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Legal & Compliance Officer - Financial Institution

Central Permanent HK$40,000 - HK$60,000 per month (HK$480,000 - HK$720,000 per year) View Job Description
The Legal & Compliance Officer will play a key role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and managing legal matters within the Financial Services industry.
  • Buy-side firm
  • English & Mandarin required

About Our Client

Our client is a Chinese headquartered buy-side firm with a reputable presence in Hong Kong.

Job Description

As a Legal & Compliance Officer, your main responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
  • Handling SFC licensing applications.
  • Reviewing and updating the internal compliance frameworks.
  • Managing risk assessments and implementing compliance programs.
  • Reviewing, preparing and filing relevant legal documents.
  • Monitoring and reporting on regulatory developments to ensure timely updates.
  • Providing training and guidance to internal teams on compliance-related matters.
  • Assisting with audits and regulatory inspections as required.
  • Collaborating with various departments to address and resolve compliance issues effectively.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal & Compliance Officer should have:

  • A degree in Law, Business, or a related discipline.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks within the Financial Services industry.
  • Minimum 3 years of related experience, ideally from buy-side firms.
  • High proficiency in Mandarin and English.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

What's on Offer

This role will support a close-knit team responsible for a broad range of compliance and legal matters.

Contact
Soraya Tennent
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6869325
Phone number
+852 2848 4795

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Compliance & Legal
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Central
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Soraya Tennent
Consultant phone
+852 2848 4795
Job Reference
JN-102025-6869325

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