Director of Compliance & MLRO, Hong Kong
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About Conduit
Conduit is building the financial infrastructure that powers global money movement. We work with some of the most innovative fintechs marketplaces and platforms to help them move money faster more reliably and with full regulatory coverage across partners and geographies.
As we scale strong regulatory and compliance leadership is foundational to Conduits ability to operate and expand into new markets. The Compliance function sets the firms AML and risk strategy leads regulatory engagement and ensures consistent adherence to local and regional requirements across APAC while guiding the business through evolving regulatory expectations.
Role Overview
As the statutory Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Director of Compliance for our Hong Kong entity you will hold the primary relationship with the C&ED and lead Conduits regulatory compliance strategy in Hong Kong with oversight across the Asia Pacific region. This is not just a maintenance role; it is a strategic leadership position where you will be the face of Conduit to Hong Kong regulators securing the MSO license that unlocks our Asia Pacific expansion. This role is responsible for setting compliance standards managing regulatory relationships and ensuring strong AML/CTF/PF controls as Conduit scales internationally.
You will work with significant autonomy in Hong Kong while partnering closely with global leadership to align APAC operations with our worldwide standards.
Key Responsibilities
- License delivery. Act as the primary point of contact for the C&ED regarding the current MSO license application; lead the team through the Fit and Proper assessment face-to-face interviews and on-site premises inspections.
- Statutory MLRO duties. Serve as the registered MLRO and Compliance Officer fulfilling all statutory obligations under the AMLO including reporting and law enforcement liaison.
- Regulatory framework. Build and maintain the Hong Kong AML/CTF/PF institutional risk assessment policies and procedures ensuring they are calibrated to the C&EDs evolving expectations in 2026 and beyond.
- Competence assessment. Successfully sit for (or demonstrate prior passing of) the C&ED Competence Assessment for MSOs.
- Global strategy: Advise and collaborate with Conduits global team on regulatory headwinds in Hong Kong and the broader APAC region to ensure consistent compliance practices across the organization.
- Training and culture: Instill a culture of compliance; develop and deliver targeted training and support to the team on compliance-related matters to ensure everyone understands their role in preventing financial crime.
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of experience in financial crime compliance roles preferably within startups or fintech companies with at least 3 years in a leadership or deputy leadership role (MLRO/DMLRO).
- Extensive experience in AML/CTF/PF and deep understanding of AMLO and requirements for MSOs.
- Relevant certification such as CAMS or AAMLP required to satisfy the C&ED Competence Assessment requirements.
- Strong understanding of the C&ED MSOs and the financial compliance landscape in Hong Kong. Ideally youve guided a fintech or money service business through the MSO licensing or renewal process
- Self-motivated driven and able to thrive in a startup environment.
- High resilience and ownership. You are comfortable working independently reporting to international team members but comfortable attending in-person regulatory meetings and managing on-site inspections.
- Fluent/Native in Cantonese and English (Mandarin a strong plus). You must be confident advocating for the business in front of regulators and explaining complex local regulations to internal stakeholders.
What We Offer
Autonomy and ownership
Freedom to shape your role work with top-tier talent in a high-agency environment and resources to innovate without bureaucracy.
Equity
Significant equity stake in a rapidly growing series A startup. Own your impact and share in our success.
Compensation and flexibility
Market-leading salary performance bonuses and top health insurance in a remote-first environment with unlimited PTO.
Impactful work
Join a mission-driven team revolutionizing payments for underserved markets with the chance to build legacy-defining technology.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Conduit makes it easy to move money and grow money with faster speed, better visibility and fewer steps than traditional payment rails.
