- Location
- Hong Kong · Singapore
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Contract, Internship
- Department
- Risk & Compliance
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
Cobo is a trusted leader in digital asset custody and wallet infrastructure solutions. Founded in 2017 by blockchain pioneers, Cobo is trusted by more than 500 organizations worldwide, safeguarding billions of dollars in assets with a zero-incident security track record.
Today, Cobo provides the industry’s only unified digital asset wallet platform that integrates all 4 wallet technologies in one place – Custodial Wallets, MPC Wallets, Smart Contract Wallets, and Exchange Wallets. By combining a comprehensive suite of wallet solutions with advanced risk controls and developer tools, Cobo empowers organizations and developers to innovate and scale with ease.
Visit www.cobo.com for more information.
Job Overview:
This role will play a key part in strengthening the company’s regulatory and compliance capabilities in Hong Kong, with a primary focus on licensing, regulatory engagement, and ongoing compliance oversight.
The role partners closely with business, product, technology, and operations teams to embed regulatory requirements into day-to-day activities and strategic initiatives. It also serves as a key point of contact for regulators and external advisors in Hong Kong, supporting the company’s growth in the digital asset space while maintaining a strong compliance posture.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end regulatory licensing applications, including preparation, submission, and ongoing engagement with relevant regulatory authorities.
- Conduct regulatory mapping and gap analyses to assess compliance against evolving local and cross-border regulatory requirements.
- Draft, review, and maintain licensing documentation, regulatory filings, and responses to regulator inquiries.
- Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance frameworks, including policies, procedures, standards, and internal controls.
- Monitor and analyse regulatory developments, particularly within the digital asset and crypto landscape, and proactively advise senior management and key stakeholders on regulatory implications.
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders (business, product, IT, operations) and external parties (consultants, legal counsel, and regulators) on licensing and compliance matters.
- Develop and deliver compliance training programmes to strengthen regulatory awareness and foster a strong compliance culture across the organisation.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance within financial institutions; experience in fintech, digital assets, or crypto-related businesses is a strong advantage.
- Solid understanding of Hong Kong’s regulatory framework, with hands-on experience in HKMA and SFC requirements.
- Demonstrated experience managing regulatory engagement, licensing processes, and ongoing regulatory compliance.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across functions and seniority levels.