Thursday, August 21, 2008

Head of Compliance - Hong Kong

Position Posted Credit Approval, Corporate/Commercial Banking21 Aug 08Credit Approval, Corporate/Commercial Banking21 Aug 08VP Credit Approval, Corporate/Commercial Banking21 Aug 08Director, Private Banking Credit21 Aug 08Head of Compliance21 Aug 08Head of Internal Audit21 Aug 08Senior Manager, Trust Marketing21 Aug 08Hedge Fund Specialist15 Aug 08 Company DescriptionBRS Limited is a recruitment specialist and focuses on middle to senior management placements.

Head of Compliance Head of Compliance

Our client is a leading US financial institution with strong presence in Hong Kong. They are looking for a high caliber compliance professional for this senior management position

Key Responsibilities:

As Head of Compliance, you will direct and control all compliance related matters of the organisation, and assist top management to comply with all relevant external regulatory requirements and internal policies.

-- Provide assistance to management and staff in complying with regulatory requirements and compliance standards.

-- Undertake periodic risk analysis and audits of business operations and practices to ensure compliance with various regulatory requirements and standards

-- Responsible for maintaining an updated inventory of rules, regulations, guidelines and practices, and ensure that information are distributed to relevant staff / department

-- Conduct compliance training and updating line managers and employees on compliance related matters

-- Represent theorganisation in communicating and liaising with regulatory bodies like Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Requirements:

-- Min 15 years of compliance experience in senior capacity with banking and finance service sector

-- Conversant with compliance requirements in banking, securities, intermediaries, financial institutions and/or insurance industries (e.g. AML, CFT)

-- Good understanding of various banking products and services

-- Experience in preparation and development of policies, guidelines, manual and procedures on compliance issues

-- Previous exposure in dealing with regulators (Hong Kong Monetary Authority) and auditors

-- Dynamic, self-motivated, able to work independently and under pressure

-- Good command of both English and Chinese

Interested parties please forward your CV in word format with current and expected salary to maryu@brshk.com c.c. info@brshk.com

[All applications will be treated strictly confidential and will be used for recruitment purpose only]