Compliance Director, Leading Financial Services Provider

Job description

Our client is a well-established financial services firm dedicated to strengthening the integrity and efficiency of cross-border market activity through sound governance and innovative systems. Its platform supports a broad network of institutional participants across global markets.

As the company continues to evolve and broaden its strategic footprint, it is seeking an experienced compliance professional to lead the development and oversight of its governance framework. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute at a senior level within a trusted, high-performing environment-where your insights will help shape regulatory alignment, risk culture, and enterprise-wide integrity.

Your Responsibilities

• Design and implement compliance policies across conduct, trading, external appointments, and treasury operations
• Strengthen AML and KYC frameworks to support onboarding of international clients
• Develop a proactive compliance program aligned with global standards and evolving regulations
• Lead incident response protocols for non-compliance, ensuring timely resolution and reporting
• Maintain relationships with regulators and contribute to regulatory dialogue
• Collaborate with internal teams to assess compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Produce executive-level reporting and dashboards to inform strategic decisions
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments to ensure forward-looking compliance practices

What You Bring:

• Degree in Finance, Law, Risk Management, or related disciplines
• 10+ years of compliance experience in financial services in capital markets, custody, or infrastructure
• Familiarity with global market operations and regulatory frameworks
• Experience with international platforms such as Euroclear, Clearstream, or DTCC is a plus
• Proven ability to build and lead compliance programs
• Strong understanding of AML/KYC principles
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Fluency in English; Chinese language skills are a bonus
• Candidates with less experience may be considered for Associate Director level