Virtual Asset - Chief Compliance Officer - HK$3-5M
This client is a leading firm in the digital asset industry, committed to pioneering in blockchain technology and offering innovative solutions in the cryptocurrency space. We are seeking a seasoned Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to join our executive team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring our business operations are in full compliance with regulatory requirements, specifically focusing on securing and maintaining licenses from relevant financial and digital asset regulatory authorities.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive compliance program tailored to the digital asset industry. This includes setting strategic compliance goals and ensuring alignment with our business objectives
- Regulatory Licensing: Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory bodies. Spearhead the process of securing licenses required for our operations, including but not limited to digital asset trading, custody, and blockchain services. Ensure ongoing compliance to maintain these licenses
- Risk Management: Identify, evaluate, and mitigate compliance risks associated with our business activities. Implement risk management strategies and systems to prevent, detect, and respond to compliance breaches
- Policy Development: Develop, review, and update internal compliance policies and procedures to ensure they are in line with current regulations and best practices. Ensure these policies are effectively communicated and adhered to within the company
- Training and Education: Develop and deliver training programs on compliance policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical conduct to employees at all levels of the organization
- Compliance Monitoring: Establish and oversee processes for monitoring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure effectiveness of the compliance program.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including senior management and operational teams, to integrate compliance considerations into business decisions. Engage with external stakeholders, such as regulators and industry groups, to stay abreast of regulatory developments and best practices in compliance.
Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in compliance (e.g., CCEP, CAMS) are highly preferred
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in compliance roles within the financial services or digital asset sector, with at least 3 years in a senior management position
- Demonstrated success in securing licenses and managing regulatory relationships in the digital assets or financial services industry
- Strong understanding of global and local regulatory environments and frameworks relevant to digital assets, including AML/CFT regulations
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management.
Please submit your CV here or send to info@primepeakgroup.com, or reach out at +852 93823284 for more information.