Compliance Officer

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Position: Senior / Compliance Officer

Location: Hong Kong

Description

We are seeking a Compliance Officer / Senior Compliance Officer to join our North Asia team. This role is critical to maintaining compliance across our Hong Kong office’s diverse business lines: Fund Administration, FATCA/CRS Filing Services, and TCSP-Licensed Corporate Services. You will also act as the Local Data Protection Officer (DPO), ensuring adherence to Hong Kong’s PDPO while aligning with the Group’s global GDPR-based standards.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Administration & FATCA/CRS

• Oversee AML/KYC for investor onboarding (OFC, LPF, Cayman, Jersey structures); review high-risk files (PEPs, nested structures).

• Serve as subject matter expert for FATCA/CRS filing services; maintain filing calendar and ensure accurate, timely submissions to the IRD.

Corporate Services (TCSP) & SAR

• Manage TCSP license requirements, including regulatory returns to the Companies Registry.

• Review AML/KYC for high-risk corporate clients (directors, beneficial owners).

• Identify and investigate suspicious transactions; prepare and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) with the JFIU in compliance with AMLO.

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

• Maintain the firm’s Personal Data Inventory (investor, client, employee data).

• Handle Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and manage data breach responses (notifications to PCPD).

• Align local practices with Group GDPR standards; support cross-border data transfer assessments.

Regulatory Engagement

• Liaise with SFC, Companies Registry, IRD, JFIU, and PCPD as needed.

• Maintain compliance trackers and support regulatory audits.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field.

• Experience: 3-5 years in compliance/risk within financial services.

• Funds Expertise: Investor AML/KYC, fund structures, FATCA/CRS filings.

• Corporate Services Expertise: TCSP license requirements; proven experience preparing STRs for JFIU submission.

• Data Privacy: Working knowledge of PDPO and GDPR ; experience with DSARs, PIAs, and data mapping.

• Skills: Advanced Excel, fluent English (Mandarin is a plus), strong analytical skills, and attention to detail.

Highly Desirable

• Experience with World-Check or similar screening tools.

• TCSP license holder or responsible person experience.

• Familiarity with Hong Kong/Cayman fund regulations.

What We Offer

• Deep exposure to Hong Kong’s financial services sector (Fund Admin, TCSP, FATCA/CRS).

• Opportunity to develop specialized expertise in AML/SAR reporting and data privacy (PDPO/GDPR).

• Collaborative international environment and competitive remuneration.

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;

• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;

• Training and development opportunities

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please https://www.apexgroup.com/corporate-social-responsibility/

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.