Bloomberg

What's the role: 

An outstanding new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Compliance advisory professional to join the APAC Compliance team (on a temporary contract). Based in Hong Kong, you will take this key role with responsibility over a broad remit, including support of Bloomberg's electronic trading business in North APAC (in particular the regulatory compliance program in Hong Kong) and contributing to regional data compliance initiatives.

We'll trust you to: 

• Provide Compliance advisory coverage of the firm’s electronic trading services and products, including providing advice, handling regulatory reporting, coordinating risk assessments and testing, and dealing with Compliance related queries, alerts and incidents 
• Act as a contact for the local regulators and be responsible for managing the relationships 
• Represent the Compliance team to participate in, and work with other business and support functions on, major business proposals and regulatory change initiatives 
• Provide Compliance advice to the business and support functions to ensure Compliance with regulatory and company requirements and standards 
• Assist to implement and maintain the firm’s Compliance program, including policies and procedures 
• Prepare and deliver Compliance training addressing employee needs and Compliance requirements as well as enhancing employee awareness and knowledge of regulatory requirements and sensitivities 
• Coordinate internal audits and regulatory inspections, including responses to regulatory inquiries and surveys 
• Implement appropriate Compliance controls and tools, including working with Compliance technology support and other internal functions to make enhancements and address any gaps identified 
• Work closely with second-line risk partners to identify, manage, and report on Compliance and regulatory risks 
• Assist in other compliance projects and initiatives relevant to the APAC Compliance team 

You'll need to have: 

• A minimum of  5 years of relevant compliance experience covering electronic trading and financial markets, particularly in relation to currencies, fixed income, equities, commodities and/or related derivatives 
• Experience in regulatory engagement with the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, including managing regulatory inquiries, surveys, and inspections 
• Demonstrated experience in drafting policies, procedures and manuals as well as preparing reports for regulatory bodies and internal management 
• Strong understanding of financial regulations 
• Ability to work well in a team with diverse stakeholders and possess strong technical skills to work in a fast pace, technology driven environment 
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 
• Strong presentation and communication skills 

We'd love to see: 

• Fluency in Korean (verbal and written)