Hays posted a job you might be interested in March 30, 2015 at 06:17AM

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Regional Head of Compliance - International Wholesale Bank

Hong Kong, HK - Banking

Our client, one of the safest banks internationally, is seeking to hire a talented Head of Compliance, to lead the Compliance function regionally. This new headcount is proof that the organisation's plan is to ambitiously enhance the bank's footprint across the Asia region. With a reporting line into the Group CCO and the local CEO, this role provides high visibility and an exciting platform to develop professionally, in a collaborative and stable culture.



The ideal candidate will have 10+ years experience gained within Regulatory Compliance in a top institutional bank with global footprint and/or at a regulatory authority, strong compliance advisory experience, excellent communications skills and a commercial mindset. Prior experience in liaising with local and regional regulators (e.g. HKMA, SFC, MAS, SCM etc.) and a demonstrated ability to build a compliance function from scratch (i.e. compliance manual, internal controls set-up etc.) will be required.



With substantial year on year growth for the past years, strong client relationships and exciting growth plans, this position offers the rare chance to join a an organisation at an exciting time. If you are a Senior Compliance professional from a corporate/investment banking background, looking for an opportunity to move in to a Head of Compliance role this position should be of interest.



Main duties:

Provide strategic compliance leadership and align the business's growth plans to the global, regional and local regulations

Monitor, enhance and implement the Compliance Manual/Framework

Ensure that the business is abreast of any regulatory requirements that may affect the bank

Provide compliance advisory and direction to the management and the overall business

Actively promote a culture of risk and compliance

Conduct compliance training

Manage the growing Compliance team

Conduct the compliance reporting and liaise with the HQ for any escalations findings

Some travel will be required



Your qualifications:

Educational/professional qualifications gained within a relevant field (Legal/Accounting background highly appreciated)

10+ years experience gained within Compliance in a global institutional bank and/or at a regulatory authority

Minimum + years Compliance Advisory experience at senior managerial level

Impeccable communication, written and presentations skills

Proven experience of broad compliance responsibilities and working with regulators



If this sounds like a role you might be interested in, please apply now by sending your CV to Daria Rokk, at daria.rokk@hays.com.hk

HKD1000000.00 - HKD1300000.00 per annum



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