Fuku
Compliance Officer - MSO Licence Application
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China · Work style not stated · Full-time
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- EmployerFuku
- LocationHong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull-time
- Employer posted
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to lead and manage the application for a Money Service Operator (MSO) Licence in Hong Kong.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end licensing process, ensuring compliance with applicable Hong Kong regulatory requirements, and establishing the necessary compliance framework to support the company's money service operations.
This role requires hands-on experience in MSO licensing, strong knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) requirements, and the ability to work independently with regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1. MSO Licence Application & Regulatory Liaison
- Lead the end-to-end application process for the Hong Kong MSO Licence, from initial preparation through to regulatory approval.
- Prepare, review and submit licensing applications, business plans, compliance policies and supporting documentation.
- Act as the primary point of contact with the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) throughout the licensing process.
- Coordinate regulatory enquiries, interviews, inspections and requests for additional information.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, external legal counsel and compliance consultants to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
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2. Compliance Framework & AML/CTF
- Develop and implement the company's AML/CTF compliance framework in accordance with Hong Kong regulatory requirements.
- Establish policies and procedures covering Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring and suspicious transaction reporting.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and establish appropriate internal controls for money service operations.
- Ensure the company's compliance framework meets the requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO), Cap. 615.
3. Business Readiness & Ongoing Compliance
- Collaborate with business, operations and technology teams to ensure operational readiness for the MSO licence application.
- Support the establishment of compliant remittance and/or money-changing operations.
- Identify regulatory risks and provide practical compliance advice to management.
- Maintain regulatory documentation and support ongoing compliance obligations following licence approval.
- Monitor regulatory developments and recommend necessary updates to internal policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance, preferably within money service operators, remittance, payment services, banking or financial services.
- Prior hands-on experience in successfully managing or materially contributing to a Hong Kong MSO Licence application is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of the Hong Kong MSO licensing regime, AML/CTF regulations and regulatory expectations.
- Experience in preparing regulatory submissions, compliance manuals, business plans and AML/CTF policies.
- Proven ability to communicate directly with regulatory authorities and manage licensing-related enquiries.
- Strong project management skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience obtaining an MSO Licence for a newly established business in Hong Kong.
- Previous experience working with the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department on MSO licensing matters.
- Experience in cross-border payments, remittance, foreign exchange or FinTech.
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