Ant International-Head of Regulatory Compliance-Ant Bank

Based in the Hong Kong office, the Head of Regulatory Compliance will design, oversee, and execute the compliance framework for Ant Bank who is a digital bank in Hong Kong. This role requires a strong background in digital banking regulations and deep product compliance expertise in SFC Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), Type 4 (Advising on Securities), and Type 9 (Asset Management) regulated activities. The successful candidate will ensure regulatory alignment as the bank expands its digital wealth management footprint. We are looking to hire a detail-oriented, hard-working, team-spirited and adaptable compliance professional and leader professional to join Ant Bank. The person for this position will work closely with other stakeholders, including legal, risk management functions, AML, Privacy, business and operation teams of the bank and its affiliates. The ideal candidate will be a confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and demonstrate the ability to effectively and proactively exercise good judgment and partner with the business in a fast-paced environment as well as cultural adaptability. Key Responsibilities: ● Provide regulatory opinion, solution and support to all businesses and functions to support the development and growth of the bank business in Hong Kong. ● Formulate and review policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and group policies ● Engage and maintain a strong relationship with regulatory authorities and handle all related enquiries (e.g., regulatory inspections and audits) ● Establish, maintain and implement business conduct and other compliance programs for the virtual bank business ● Identify regulatory compliance risks, perform assurance review, escalate potential regulatory and policy breaches and conduct issues to senior management ● Conduct internal compliance training from time to time.

• Bachelor degree in law, accounting, business or finance is preferable or with equivalent work experience in the financial sector. ● At least ten years of relevant legal and regulatory compliance experience in the financial industry with at least three years in a leadership role. ● Knowledge of fintech, mobile banking, payment systems, and acceptive to the use of new technology such as AI ● Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, to prioritize and deliver high-quality work. ● Ability to make, support and defend difficult and complicated regulatory compliance decisions. ● A good team leader with strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and collaboration skills ● Excellent command of both spoken and written English and Mandarin Chinese. ● Occasion business travels (e.g. to China) are expected.