Senior Compliance Officer

About Us:Hytech is a global management consulting firm headquartered in Australia and Singapore, specializing in digital transformation for fintech and financial services companies. We empower our clients with comprehensive consulting solutions and robust middle- and back-office support, enabling streamlined operations and forward-thinking strategies.With a team of over 2,000 professionals, Hytech serves a diverse portfolio of clients, including the world’s second-largest CFD trading platform and several leading cryptocurrency exchanges. Our global presence spans across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, Morocco, Cyprus, and more.About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Senior Compliance Officer to establish and drive our compliance function across payment, card issuing and digital asset businesses. This role will lead licensing initiatives, engage directly with regulators, strengthen our AML framework, and partner closely with business teams to enable sustainable growth while maintaining the highest compliance standards.What You'll DoLead or play a key role in obtaining and maintaining Hong Kong regulatory licences, including MSO, VASP, and other relevant licences supporting business expansion.Act as the primary compliance contact for regulators, including Hong Kong Customs & Excise Department, SFC, HKMA, and other regulatory authorities.Manage regulatory enquiries, inspections, audits, licence applications and renewals.Monitor regulatory developments and provide practical guidance to internal stakeholders.Build and continuously enhance the compliance framework supporting Payment, Card Issuing, Cross-border Payments, Digital Assets.Translate regulatory requirements into practical business processes and operational controls.Own and continuously improve the firm's AML/CFT compliance framework.Oversee KYC/KYB, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and suspicious transaction reporting.Ensure ongoing compliance with FATF standards, Travel Rule requirements and applicable regulatory obligations.Develop compliance policies, procedures and internal controls.Conduct compliance risk assessments and periodic reviews.What We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Compliance or a related discipline.8+ years of compliance experience within FinTech, Payments, Digital Assets or Banking.Strong knowledge of Hong Kong MSO and VASP regulatory frameworks.Hands-on experience supporting or leading regulatory licensing applications.Experience engaging directly with Hong Kong regulators, including Customs & Excise Department, SFC and HKMA.Solid understanding of AML/CFT, KYC, FATF and Travel Rule requirements.Familiarity with payment, card issuing or digital asset business models.Excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese.Why Join UsPlay a key role in building the compliance foundation for a fast-growing global financial technology business.Work closely with senior leadership and regulators on strategic licensing initiatives.Shape the compliance framework supporting payment, digital asset and international expansion.Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team where your expertise will have a direct impact on business growth.