Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Lead (Fintech)

Location: Wan Chai, Hong Kong; hybrid workplace

Company

hirify.global is a fintech company providing multi-currency digital wallets and payment solutions for consumers and businesses across Asia Pacific.

What you will do

• Act as the principal contact with the HKMA and relevant authorities on AML/CFT matters.
• Oversee and maintain the AML/CFT compliance framework for the Hong Kong stored-value facility.
• Coordinate with Group compliance and AML functions and adapt group policies to Hong Kong requirements.
• Set and monitor KPIs, SLAs, and performance standards for intra-group or outsourced AML services, including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and CDD.
• Review internal suspicious transaction reports, determine disclosure requirements, and ensure timely STR filings to the JFIU.
• Advise management and employees, deliver AML/CFT training, monitor control effectiveness, oversee remediation, and report regularly to senior management and the Board.

Requirements

• Degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of relevant AML/CFT compliance experience in financial institutions, payment services, or stored-value facilities.
• In-depth knowledge of the AMLO, HKMA Practice Note for SVF Licensees, and AML/CFT guidelines for SVF Licensees.
• Experience with suspicious transaction monitoring, investigations, and STR filings to the JFIU.
• Experience adapting group-level compliance frameworks to local requirements and assessing intra-group or outsourced AML functions.
• Fluent English required; Cantonese and/or Mandarin proficiency is an advantage.

Nice to have

• CAMS, CGSS, AAMLP, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Proficiency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin.

Culture & Benefits

• Entrepreneurial culture focused on innovative fintech solutions.
• Diversity and inclusion are valued.
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing regional team in digital finance.