Head of Compliance and AML

Key ResponsibilitiesAs the core engine of the Group’s compliance and anti-money laundering framework, you will take full charge of global regulatory compliance strategy execution, license acquisition, and AML risk management across key jurisdictions. Key responsibilities include:Compliance & AML Strategic Oversight: Lead and direct the Group’s regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering (AML/CTF) functions; formulate and implement global compliance strategies aligning with the company's stablecoin cross-border payments and wealth management businesses. Provide ongoing compliance advice and risk assessments during the end-to-end product development lifecycle.AML Management: Establish and enhance robust global AML policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks. Oversee customer due diligence (CDD/EDD), transaction monitoring processes.Licensing & Regulatory Maintenance: Collaborate with legal and business teams to drive the application, modification, and maintenance of cross-border payment and digital asset licenses in major operating jurisdictions, ensuring fully licensed operations. SFC & Cross-Border Payment Regulation: Deeply research and enforce regulatory and AML requirements under the Hong Kong SFC regime (e.g., Type 1, 4, 7 licenses and VATP framework) as the core priority. Additionally, provide strategic oversight on global cross-border payment regulations (e.g., MSO, MSB) where applicable. Provide actionable regulatory advice to product and engineering teams, ensuring compliance controls are seamlessly embedded into product design and operational workflows. Regulatory Liaison & Risk Control: Act as the primary key liaison with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and relevant law enforcement agencies, as well as other overseas regulators (e.g., Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department) as needed. Lead and manage regulatory inquiries, regulatory reporting, site inspections, compliance audits, and investigations to effectively mitigate regulatory and financial crime risks. Compliance Culture & Training: Proactively advise and embed compliance and AML requirements into product development, business operations, and system workflows. Conduct regular regulatory updates and AML training for management and employees.QualificationsExperience Background: Bachelor’s degree or above in Law, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. Minimum 8 years of compliance and AML management experience within cross-border financial institutions, leading fintech companies, or major digital asset trading platforms. Professional certifications such as ACAMS are preferred.Regulatory & AML Expertise: In-depth knowledge of HK SFC regulatory requirements and FATF standards governing VASPs and digital assets. Demonstrated expertise in managing end-to-end AML/KYC frameworks, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring in an SFC-regulated or fintech environment. Familiarity with cross-border payment regulations (e.g., MSO, MSB) preferred. Capabilities & Vision: Exceptional ability to build compliance frameworks from scratch, acute awareness of regulatory trends, and outstanding cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills.Communication Skills: Excellent communication and negotiation skills with native or bilingual proficiency in both English and Mandarin. Ability to engage fluently with international regulators, external counsel, and business partners in English as a working language.