Head of Compliance, Hong Kong at Aspire

Hong Kong

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • Senior compliance professional with experience in the payment services, fintech, banking or financial services industries in Hong Kong
  • Strong track record of execution of compliance programs
  • Appointed as Head of Compliance / MLRO in Hong Kong for Money Service Operators License (MSO)
  • Attending and passing the MSO Competence Assessment as a licensed director

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Group Head of Compliance, with potential coverage of other countries and markets in the region as the company expands
  • Maintaining the company’s adherence to the compliance framework under the Money Service Operators License (MSO) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) regulations and licensing requirements
  • Reviewing and maintaining policies, SOPs, and internal controls for regulatory compliance with the MSO and SFC regulations, as well as bank partner expectations
  • Monitoring and testing the operational execution of the compliance policies
  • Working with the FinCrime Operations team to train them on the KYC and Transaction Monitoring requirements as per the regulations, bank partner expectations and company policy
  • Assisting in internal and external audits of compliance and regulatory processes
  • Leading all regulatory and compliance matters, including designing compliance strategies in line with legal requirements and guidelines
  • Acting as MLRO, developing and implementing policies, SOPs, systems, governance frameworks and internal controls
  • Ensuring Aspire continues to meet its ongoing license obligations and reporting requirements, maintaining MSO and SFC licenses for payment and investment products and services as the business scales in HK and other SEA countries

Skills

Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
Compliance Controls
Policy Development
Risk Mitigation
AML
KYC

Aspire

Influencer marketing platform for e-commerce brands

About Aspire

Aspire.io is an influencer marketing platform designed for high-growth e-commerce brands, connecting them with social media influencers to promote their products. The platform offers tools for influencer discovery, campaign management, and performance tracking, allowing brands to manage their influencer relationships efficiently. Aspire.io stands out by focusing specifically on e-commerce, providing features that enable trackable sales and streamlined collaboration. The company's goal is to help brands leverage influencer marketing to drive measurable results in awareness, engagement, and sales.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$26.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave

Risks

Fake followers on social media could undermine Aspire's campaign authenticity.
Complex ROI measurement may deter brands from investing in influencer marketing.
Integration challenges from CommerceUp acquisition could affect Aspire's operational efficiency.

Differentiation

Aspire empowers brands with a comprehensive suite of influencer marketing tools.
The platform offers custom, branded landing pages for seamless influencer onboarding.
Aspire facilitates trackable sales through bulk promo code creation and affiliate links.

Upsides

Aspire's acquisition of CommerceUp enhances its multilingual and multi-currency capabilities.
The rise of micro-influencers offers Aspire opportunities for targeted partnerships.
Aspire capitalizes on the shift towards word-of-mouth commerce for trusted recommendations.

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