Responsibilities
- Ensure full compliance with Hong Kong AML/CFT regulations under the MSO licensing regime.
- Maintain, update, and implement internal compliance policies and procedures to reflect evolving regulatory requirements.
- Provide subject-matter expertise on MSO obligations to internal stakeholders.
- Support the MLRO in overseeing and enhancing the company’s AML/CFT program.
- Conduct transaction monitoring reviews, investigate suspicious activities, and prepare STR filings.
- Serve as the alternate point of contact for regulators (e.g., C&ED, HKMA) in the absence of the MLRO.
- Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments across business lines.
- Identify control gaps and recommend practical risk-mitigating enhancements.
- Collaborate with product, operations, and risk teams to embed compliance-by-design principles.
- Develop and deliver AML/CFT training to employees at all levels.
- Champion a strong compliance culture throughout Nium.
- Prepare regular compliance reports for senior leadership and the Board.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors during compliance reviews and examinations.
- Track remediation efforts and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance, AML, or regulatory roles within financial services or MSO-regulated entities.
- Prior experience as a Deputy MLRO or similar senior AML role is highly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
- Relevant professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of Hong Kong’s AML/CFT regulatory landscape and MSO licensing requirements.
- Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring tools and STR filing protocols.
- Exceptional communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently while partnering effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in English and Cantonese is required.
- Mandarin proficiency is a plus.
