Compliance and AML Manager

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

Company

hirify.global is building digital financial products, including a leading mobile-first insurance platform in Southeast Asia and a new digital securities service.

What you will do

• Build and maintain the compliance manual and AML/CFT policies for the Type 1 securities licence application and respond 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: review internal reports and alerts, decide on suspicious transaction reports to the JFIU through STREAMS 2, and handle law-enforcement requests.
• Run compliance monitoring covering the SFC Code of Conduct, client money and securities rules, financial resources, record keeping, and staff dealing.
• Review client communications, marketing, in-app content and AI assistant responses; handle complaints, escalate breaches, make regulatory notifications, report to the board, train staff, oversee group and broker AML work, 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. Type 1 securities brokerage experience 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, challenge the business when necessary, and work in a small team.
• A degree in law, finance, business, or a related field.
• Must meet SFC fit and proper standards and have the right to work in Hong Kong.
• Clear written and spoken English is required. Cantonese and Mandarin are advantageous.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Build the compliance function of a new securities business from the outset.
• Work independently with direct access to the board and meaningful input into product design.
• Full-time role in the CEO Office with remote work available from Hong Kong.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV, current notice period, and availability.
• Regulated operations are subject to SFC approval.