Compliance Manager | Global Law Firm | HKG

Our client, a major international law firm, is currently seeking a compliance manager to join their HK office. 

Job Summary:

• Lead and manage Asia and Middle East team for business acceptance and compliance queries in Dubai and Hong Kong.
• Oversee team projects, mentor members, and ensure timely resolution of queries and new business intake.
• Provide expert advice on AML/CTF obligations, collaborating with senior managers to embed compliance policies.
• Deliver day-to-day compliance support to the firm, ensuring AML/CTF requirements for client onboarding.
• Establish and implement a quality assurance framework for compliance in Asia and the Middle East.
• Collaborate with operational teams to meet AML/CTF obligations and contribute to compliance documentation.
• Support global business acceptance projects.

Requirements:

• Graduate with at least 4 years of international compliance experience, preferably in a law firm, focusing on AML and financial crime.
• Previous experience managing a compliance or business acceptance team in a law firm setting.
• Practical knowledge of applying a risk-based approach to compliance.
• Familiarity with sanctions regimes, PEPs, and high-risk categories, with an understanding of offshore structures, especially in a funds context.