Compliance Officer/Legal Associate

AMINA Group

  • Hong Kong
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
At a Glance: The Story Behind AMINAFounded in April 2018 and headquartered in Zug, AMINA Bank is a pioneer in the financial industry. In August 2019, AMINA received a Swiss banking and securities dealer license from FINMA. The broad, vertically integrated spectrum of services, combined with the highest security standards, make AMINA’s value proposition unique.AMINA operates globally from its regulated hubs in Switzerland, Abu Dhabi, and Hong Kong to offer fiat and crypto services to progressive investors, traditional and crypto-native alike, whether individuals, corporates, or institutions.CVVC Global Report and CB Insights named AMINA as one of the Top 50 Companies within the blockchain ecosystem. Aite Group awarded AMINA their 2021 Digital Wealth Management Impact Innovation Award in the ‘Digital Startup of the Year’ category, and LinkedIn listed AMINA as one of the Top Startups 2021 in Switzerland. In 2022, AMINA won the Digital Assets Offering or Service at the WealthBriefing Swiss EAM Awards, and the bank was also recognised for its product offering SEBAX and won the Best ETP of the Year award at the Swiss ETF Awards 2022. In 2023, AMINA won the European WealthBriefing Award in the Digital Assets Solution, Fund Manager category.Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It)Compliance Officer / Legal Associate role sits at the crossroads of traditional finance and digital assets, with a focus on cross-border regulatory matters and evolving compliance requirements. You’ll work closely with colleagues across jurisdictions, bringing a proactive approach, sound legal judgment, and an eye for detail. This role requires you to be based in Hong Kong.Your AMINA To-Do List
  • Support the L&C team in monitoring and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations (including SFC, HKMA, and related authorities), as well as internal policies, with attention to cross-border regulatory requirements and developments in other key jurisdictions.
  • Assist in the review and update of compliance manuals, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with evolving Hong Kong and international regulatory guidance across digital assets, securities, and traditional financial products.
  • Conduct preliminary reviews of client onboarding documentation under KYC/AML guidelines, with exposure to both local and international clients from traditional and digital asset sectors.
  • Help prepare regulatory filings and correspondence; assist in liaising with regulatory authorities under supervision; coordinate with compliance colleagues across global officers for international regulatory matters.
  • Maintain compliance registers and support timely, accurate internal compliance reporting for both local and group-level oversight.
  • Support the delivery of compliance training and awareness initiatives, ensuring global best practices and regulatory expectations are communicated and understood across regions.
  • Conduct legal research and assist in drafting legal documents and memos.
  • Assist in the handling of internal and external queries related to compliance matters
  • Contribute to projects aimed at strengthening compliance frameworks and fostering a culture of risk awareness and compliance, including initiatives involving global digital assets, product innovations, and cross-border operations
Your golden ticket to the AMINA team:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, or a related discipline..
  • 2-5 years of experience in a legal or compliance role, preferably within financial services, virtual assets or a regulated environment.
  • Solid understanding of AML/KYC regulations, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO), and familiarity with the regulatory treatment of both traditional and digital asset activities, including cross-border regulatory challenges.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently and proactively across different time zones and cultures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin is a plus.
  • High ethical standards, curiosity, and a passion for learning about global regulatory trends and transformative financial solutions.
Why We’re AwesomeWe owe our exponential growth to our innovative and collaborate team spirit and talented workforce. Every voice counts as we are always committed to learning from diverse perspectives and backgrounds because our people make the difference at AMINA Bank. Regardless of your age, gender, belief, and background, at AMINA EVERYONE (E) is welcome!Join our skilled team and together redefine finance.

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