AML Manager

Location: Remote, but must be based in Hong Kong with the right to work there.

Company

hirify.global operates a digital insurance and financial services platform and is building a digital investing service through a new SFC-licensed securities business.

What you will do

• Build and maintain the compliance manual and AML/CFT policies for the Type 1 licence application, including responses to SFC enquiries.
• Lead institutional money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessments and define customer risk-rating, due diligence, and enhanced due diligence standards for digital onboarding.
• Oversee transaction monitoring, sanctions and PEP screening, third-party deposit controls, and monitoring-rule configuration.
• Act as MLRO by reviewing internal reports and alerts, deciding on suspicious transaction reports to the JFIU through STREAMS 2, and handling law enforcement requests.
• Run compliance monitoring across SFC requirements, client money and securities rules, financial resources, record keeping, and staff dealing; review client communications, marketing, in-app content, and AI assistant responses.
• Report to the board, train staff, oversee AML work by executing-broker and group teams, handle complaints and regulatory notifications, and support SFC inspections.

Requirements

• At least four years of compliance or AML/CFT experience in Hong Kong financial services, including recent experience at an SFC-licensed corporation.
• Experience in Type 1 securities brokerage is strongly preferred.
• Experience as a Compliance Officer, MLRO, or deputy MLRO is strongly preferred, including reviewing internal reports and filing suspicious transaction reports with the JFIU.
• Working knowledge of the SFO, SFC Code of Conduct, AMLO, SFC AML/CFT Guideline, and client money, client securities, and financial resources rules.
• Senior judgement and independence to report to the board and challenge the business when necessary.
• Degree in law, finance, business, or a related field.
• Meet SFC fit and proper standards, be based in Hong Kong, and have the right to work there.
• Clear written and spoken English required.

Nice to have

• CAMS, ICA qualification, or a similar professional certificate.
• Cantonese and Mandarin.
• Experience with internet brokerage, remote onboarding, US equities, or establishing compliance at a newly licensed firm.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote role within Hong Kong with direct access to the board.
• Opportunity to build the compliance function of a new securities business from the outset and influence product design.
• Independent control role covering compliance and AML/CFT functions.
• Regulated operations are subject to SFC approval.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV together with the current notice period and availability.