Compliance Officer
Description
- Lead and oversee the compliance framework for the CFD business, ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies across all jurisdictions.
- Manage and maintain regulatory licenses, including license applications, renewals, ongoing regulatory filings, and correspondence with regulators and external advisers.
- Review and approve marketing materials, social media content, website communications, and promotional campaigns to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and advertising requirements.
- Review, draft and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documentation from a compliance and regulatory perspective, working closely with Legal and business stakeholders.
- Act as the primary compliance advisor to senior management and business teams on regulatory matters, new products, client communications, and business initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, manuals, and monitoring programs in line with evolving regulatory requirements.
- Handle regulatory inspections, audits, inquiries, investigations, and reporting obligations, ensuring timely responses and remediation where required.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and provide recommendations to strengthen governance, controls, and regulatory compliance.
- Deliver compliance training and awareness programs to employees and key stakeholders.
- Liaise with regulators, external counsel, industry bodies, and other relevant parties on licensing, regulatory, and compliance matters.
- Support the compliance review of payment-related arrangements, PSP relationships, and financial institution partnerships when required. Experience in payments, acquiring banks, or PSP ecosystems would be considered an advantage.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 6–8 years of compliance experience within CFD, Brokerage, Forex, Securities, Fintech, Financial Services, or related regulated industries, with management experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of financial services regulations, licensing requirements, and compliance frameworks across relevant jurisdictions.
- Proven experience managing regulatory licenses, regulatory examinations, audits, and interactions with regulators.
- Hands-on experience reviewing marketing materials, social media content, and advertising communications within a regulated financial environment.
- Experience reviewing commercial agreements, client-facing documents, and business contracts from a compliance and regulatory perspective.
- Excellent understanding of AML/KYC, client onboarding, conduct risk, and governance requirements.
- Payment industry experience, including PSPs, acquiring banks, cross-border payments, or merchant onboarding, would be a strong advantage but is not mandatory.
- Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese preferred), with the ability to draft policies, reports, regulatory submissions, and senior management communications.
Benefits
At EBC Tech Limited, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse team, and enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary – we believe great talent deserves great compensation!
- Do something meaningful; Be a part of the future of finance technology and the no.1 company in the industry
- Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems
- Great career development opportunities in a growing company
- International work environment and exposure to a global team
- Comprehensive Medical plan
- An always full pantry policy with loads of snacks and drinks!
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