Global financial compliance talent pool (License/Risk Control/RO)

Hong Kong Xintong provides compliance job search and candidate matching support for financial and cross-border service companies,and assist employees in understanding job responsibilities。Candidacy、Employment decisions and regulatory approvals are made by the enterprise、Candidates and authorities make independent judgments。

To:License application company

Can't find a licensee who meets regulatory requirements, causing the license to get stuck?

  • Preliminarily check the candidate's verifiable supervisory and employment background according to job requirements
  • Coordinate recruitment plans with license application timelines
  • Identify nominal risks,Check executives’ actual responsibilities、Time investment and ability to perform duties
  • Assist in planning personnel changes、Handover and continuity plan

To:Compliance and Licensed Elites

Looking for full time、Consultancy or other legally compliant career development opportunities?

  • Targeted search for candidates based on job responsibilities and supervisory requirements
  • Check the employer's public information and job requirements within the scope of authorization
  • Assist both parties to confirm salary、Responsibilities and work arrangements
  • Disclose candidate information based on written authorization and necessary scope
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Global Compliance Talent Recruitment Hall

The following are examples of common responsibilities for compliance positions:,Do not represent uniform minimum conditions across regulatory agencies。Actual vacancies、Qualifications and work arrangements shall be subject to the company's written job description and the requirements of the competent authority.。Job standards can be found here:Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission "Competency Guidelines" (October 2024)、Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department Guidelines for Money Service Operators、FinCEN’s MSB Registration RequirementsandNew York State DFS Virtual Currency Business Licensing Instructions。Hong Kong Central Financial Street and International Financial CenterHong Kong Central Financial and Commercial District。Business scene of two people communicating in front of laptop computerCompliance position requirements and recruitment communication。Close view of contract documents and signature penCompliance personnel employment document preparation。

Talent matching service principles

“Businesses should provide a real business plan、Job responsibilities、Reporting relationships and compensation arrangements,and verify the candidates’ qualifications themselves、Integrity record and ability to perform duties。”
Enterprise side Position and Candidate Verification Principles
“Candidates should understand the employer’s business、Supervisory responsibilities and practical work arrangements,and confirm the scope of use before authorizing the disclosure of personal information.。Any licensed or statutory duties must be performed substantially。”
Talent side Performance and Privacy Principles

Bilateral FAQs (FAQ)

enterprise Looking for compliance talents on your behalf,How are fees charged?

Fees depend on job level、target jurisdiction、Search scope and service content。The scope of services will be explained in writing before commencing、Billing method、Payment nodes and exclusions。

Talent After I submit my resume,Will the current boss know?

Candidate information will be used in accordance with written authorization and necessary scope。Disclosure of identity to specific businesses、Current employer or complete resume,The candidate’s consent should be obtained first;Except where disclosure is required by law or regulation。

enterprise Regulatory agencies have higher requirements for executive backgrounds,How are candidates evaluated?

Resumes can be checked against suitability or job requirements in the target jurisdiction、Licensing record、work experience、Terms of Reference and Disclosure of Negative Information,But this is only a preliminary screening,Not equivalent to regulatory approval。The final decision is made independently by the competent authority。

Talent If I join a newly established institution as a licensee,Will you provide early compliance guidance?

Can assist companies and candidates in sorting out job responsibilities within the agreed service scope、business plan、Compliance system and handover matters。legal advice、Responsibility for employment decisions and supervision remains with the appropriate professionals and parties。

enterprise If during the license application period,What should I do if the RO I matched with suddenly leaves my job?

The application should first be evaluated by the enterprise、Impact on ongoing compliance and business operations,and handle notifications in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements、Handover and replacement arrangements。Whether to re-search and related costs,Subject to the written service agreement between both parties.。

Talent Can I apply for part-time or consulting positions?

Only where permitted by applicable legal and regulatory requirements、When the employer has a real need and the candidate can actually perform the duties,Only then can you consider part-time or consultant arrangements。Hong Kong Xintong does not provide affiliation、Appointment in name or arrangement to avoid permanent residence and duty performance requirements。

enterprise Our project is very urgent,How long does it take to find a suitable executive and submit an application?

Search time depends on job scarcity、jurisdiction、language、Qualifications and Candidate Desire。Estimated arrangements can be given after completing the job evaluation,There is no commitment to a fixed match time or regulatory submission date.。

Talent Salary settlement and labor agreement,Should I sign with HKIT or directly with my employer?

An employment or consultancy agreement is usually confirmed and signed directly between the candidate and the employer,Remuneration and legal responsibilities are agreed upon by both parties。Hong Kong Xintong can assist in sorting out commercial terms within the scope of services;When legal advice is required, a qualified professional should be consulted。

enterprise What exactly is the role of the Responsible Officer (RO) of Hong Kong SFC?

Under Hong Kong’s securities and futures regulatory framework,A Responsible Officer (RO) is an important person of a licensed corporation who performs the supervisory responsibilities of regulated activities.。Candidate's Competencies、Experience and actual responsibilities need to be checked one by one according to the target license and business scope.,You cannot judge based on professional titles or certificates alone。Can refer toHong Kong Securities and Futures Commission's "Competency Guidelines";The final approval and scope of approval shall be determined by the China Securities Regulatory Commission。

enterprise How will the SFC check the competency of RO candidates?

Should be combined with targeted regulated activities、Actual responsibilities of the position、Relevant industry experience、training records、Comprehensive judgment on integrity and ability to continue performing duties。We can organize resumes and supporting materials by position,However, a certain certificate or previous professional title will not be used as a basis for automatic approval.。For specific judgments, please refer toHong Kong Securities and Futures Commission's "Competency Guidelines",The final review and decision of the China Securities Regulatory Commission shall prevail..

enterprise What materials do companies need to prepare for SFC RO candidates?

It is usually necessary to prepare a personal resume related to the position、Proof of appointment and responsibilities、Training or professional qualification information,and statements and background information required by regulatory authorities。The specific list will be based on license type、Regulated activities and candidate experience determination;Originals should be verified before submission、Translations and time frames,Templates cannot be used as a substitute for factual materials。

enterprise What is the primary responsibility of an MSO’s MLRO?

MLROs are usually responsible for assisting companies in implementing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing systems.、Review suspicious activity、Handle escalation and reporting processes,And maintain control records commensurate with the size of the enterprise and business risks。Specific responsibilities must be combined with the company's business、Risk assessment and staffing arrangements determined,Can be referencedHong Kong Customs and Excise Department MSO Guidelines;MLRO cannot just be a temporary employee in name only。

enterprise Is ACAMS certification a legal requirement to serve as an MLRO?

ACAMS or other certifications cannot be considered a legal requirement for all positions,Certificates cannot be used as a substitute for suitability and actual ability to perform duties.。Companies should target jurisdictions、business risk、Job responsibilities and supervisory requirements Verify candidate’s experience、Training and Integrity Materials;Please refer to the relevant arrangements of Hong Kong MSO firstHong Kong Customs and Excise Department MSO Guidelines。

enterprise Can the same compliance officer serve multiple MSB businesses at the same time?

Don’t make generalizations based on “can” or “cannot”。Need to check jurisdictional requirements on a case-by-case basis、Employment or Consultancy Agreement、conflict of interest、time investment、Access to information and ability to actually perform duties;If the arrangement would result in a nominal appointment、Inability to perform duties in a timely manner or conflict of responsibilities,should not be used。Hong Kong MSO projects can be combined withHong Kong Customs and Excise Department MSO Guidelinesitem by item assessment。

enterprise What is the difference between US FinCEN MSB registration and recruiting for compliance positions?

FinCEN’s MSB registration focuses on corporate registration and compliance obligations,It does not mean that an individual obtains an "MSB Compliance Officer License"。Organizations still need to establish a written AML plan based on their business model、Appoint appropriate personnel and implement training、monitor、Reporting and record keeping。Can refer toFinCEN’s MSB Registration Instructions,Specific job requirements should also be checked against corporate activities and applicable state laws.。

enterprise How will the New York BitLicense impact hiring for compliance roles?

If the business is engaged in a virtual currency business that is regulated in New York State,When recruiting, the actual business scope should be、internal control、Transaction monitoring、Responsibilities such as consumer protection and reporting to regulatory agencies are clearly written。Not all U.S. digital asset or payment operations automatically require a BitLicense,You cannot apply New York State requirements to other states.;Should refer first toNew York State Department of Financial Services Virtual Currency Business Instructions,Then check the company facts。

Talent What happens when a candidate has a conflict of interest with his or her current employer?

Candidates should truthfully explain relationships that may affect independent performance of duties、Part-time arrangement、Confidentiality obligations and non-compete restrictions;Companies should also clarify job boundaries before interviews and hiring。Unauthorized,should not be copied、Taking away or disclosing customer information of your current employer、Internal policy or regulatory documents;concrete labor、Confidentiality and non-competition issues should be consulted with a qualified professional in the applicable jurisdiction。

Talent Do overseas academic qualifications and work experience need to be translated or certified?

Do you need translation?、Certified or verified by a third party,Depends on target jurisdiction、regulatory agency、Employer’s Due Diligence Policy and Document Purpose。Candidates should provide verifiable original information、Accurate translations and continuous tenure record;Do not exaggerate the position to meet the job description、Responsibilities or licensing experience。

enterprise Do professional certifications guarantee regulatory approval?

cannot。The certificate can only be used as one of the background information,Not a substitute for a fit and proper person review、Practical work experience、Integrity investigation、Job responsibilities and ability to continue performing duties。The application or appointment results are independently determined by the corresponding regulatory agencies and enterprises in accordance with applicable rules.;For example, the competency requirements for SFC should be based onOfficial Competency Guidelinesand specific fact checks。

enterprise Does the company only screen compliant talents based on academic qualifications and certificates?

Not recommended。A more reliable screening method is to check the target jurisdictions at the same time、Business scope、Actual job responsibilities、Regulatory communication experience、AML/KYC or risk control experience、Integrity record、Language skills and time available。Certificates can help establish filters,But should not replace background checks、Interviews and assessment of practical ability to perform duties。

Transparent talent matching process

Define from position、Screening of candidates to confirmation by both parties,By target jurisdiction、Real business needs and actual work arrangements are promoted。

Submit requirements / Resume

Please fill in the form below。After receiving the information, we will create a file according to the necessary scope,And confirm the position or search needs with you;Response time is subject to actual work arrangements。