RO-149

About the Role

We are building out our Hong Kong compliance function ahead of obtaining our TCSP (Trust or Company Service Provider, Licence No. 149) license. We are looking for a compliance professional to lead the licensing preparation, establish the AML/CFT framework for the TCSP business, and — upon license approval — be appointed as the designated Compliance Officer (CO) / Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for the TCSP license, subject to regulatory fitness and properness assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the TCSP-149 licensing preparation: design and implement the AML/CFT policy, internal controls and procedures (CDD/EDD, ongoing monitoring, STR reporting, record-keeping) in line with the AMLO and regulatory guidance;
• Act as the designated CO / MLRO upon license approval, and serve as the primary regulatory contact with the Companies Registry and JFIU, including licensing renewals, annual declarations, on-site inspections and remediation;
• Conduct institutional risk assessment (IRA) and drive compliance training, internal audit coordination, and governance reporting to the board;
• Align TCSP compliance standards with the Group's existing MSO licensing framework (Customs & Excise Department, JFIU, STR reporting) for a unified AML/CFT approach;
• Support the Group's wider regulatory roadmap, including future SFC licensing initiatives (Type 1/4/9).

Requirements (Hard Criteria)

• Proven RO or senior compliance leadership experience in Hong Kong licensed entities, meeting one of the following:
• Prior experience as MLRO / Compliance Officer of a TCSP-licensed entity, or hands-on experience in a TCSP (149) license application; OR
• Prior experience as a Responsible Officer (RO) for SFC Type 1/4 or Type 4/9 regulated activities (e.g., securities dealing / asset management);
• Local to Hong Kong (on-site), with working rights in Hong Kong;
• Fluent in English and Cantonese; Mandarin is a plus (Chinese-backed group, regular interaction with HQ);
• Clean regulatory record, able to pass the fitness and properness assessment;
• Bachelor's degree or above in law, finance, accounting or a related discipline.

Nice to Have

• Experience with other payment/financial licenses (MSO, EMI, PI, MPI, etc.);
• Web3 / crypto-asset compliance experience (licensed VASP, stablecoin projects);
• Multi-jurisdiction regulatory exposure.

What We Offer

• Full ownership of a license from 0 to 1 — you will be the designated RO/CO once the license is approved;
• A global platform (Europe / Southeast Asia) with exposure to cross-border payments and stablecoin strategy;
• Competitive package and a clear path to broader compliance leadership.