Manager/ Senior Manager - Compliance - Risk and Compliance - Hong Kong

Job Profile Summary

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.

Those in governance, risk, controls and compliance at PwC will be responsible for confirming regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients. Your work will involve providing advice and solutions to help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.

Job Description

Join our team of dedicated professionals to:

• Develop and Implement Firm-wide Policies: Create and enforce policies and guidance on critical areas such as Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Corruption and Sanctions Laws.
• Monitor Regulatory Changes: Stay updated on global and local regulatory changes on the above areas, assess their impact, and advise on necessary adjustments to compliance process/procedures/controls/strategies.
• Compliance Activities Oversight: Lead compliance initiatives by ensuring effective updates to policies and guidance, implementing process enhancements, and designing targeted training programs and awareness-raising activities.
• Conduct Compliance Testing: Execute comprehensive compliance testing across the firm, analyse findings, and provide strategic recommendations to improve compliance performance and mitigate risks.
• Pre-approval Requests and Consultations: Respond to pre-approval requests, queries, and consultations related to the above firm-wide policies and guidance, ensuring timely and accurate decision-making.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Assess compliance risks and develop mitigating controls/actions /strategies, fostering a culture of compliance.
• Collaboration and Reporting: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on compliance objectives and report on compliance status and developments to senior management.

Qualification and  Experience Requirements

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Professional Experience: At least 8 years of experience in a reputable audit or law firm. Experience in compliance, legal, and/or risk management is highly advantageous.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Word and Excel, is essential. Familiarity with analytical tools enabling efficient data review and reporting is a plus.
• Language Proficiency: Good spoken and written English is required. Proficiency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin is beneficial.
• Core Competencies:
  • Highly motivated, team-oriented, thorough, detailed, well-organised, with a strong commitment to ethical standards and integrity.
  • Exceptional communication, strong project management skills, problem-solving, and analytical skills are necessary for effectively navigating complex compliance issues and influencing stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, showing efficiency and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while proactively addressing challenges and driving compliance initiatives.