MLRO / Head of Financial Crime Compliance (FCC)

MLRO / Head of Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) 



Responsibilities

• Statutory MLRO: Act as HKMA-registered MLRO and primary liaison for the HKMA, JFIU, and regulators on all AML/CFT matters.
  
• Regulatory Governance: Direct STR reporting, manage HKMA inspections/audits, drive remediation, and advise senior leadership on regulatory changes.
  
• FCC Framework & Tech: Own and upgrade end-to-end AML controls (KYC, TM, Sanctions, FCRA) and automated systems for high-volume digital banking.
  
• Scope Expansion: Provide FCC oversight for cross-border payments/remittances
  
• Leadership & Cross-Functional: Manage a team of 5+ FCC professionals and partner with Risk, Legal, Tech, and C-suite to balance compliance with business growth.
  

Requirements

• Experience & Seniority: 10+ years in AML/FCC in brokerage firm/web3
  
• Must hold or have held official HKMA-registered MLRO status (internal titles insufficient).
  
• Proven experience leading direct SFC inspections.
  
• Managing 5+ headcount; 
• Background in digital banking, e-wallets, or automated KYC.
  
• Native Cantonese/Mandarin speaker with deep Hong Kong regulatory and market expertise.