Perun Consultants

Compliance Associate/Specialist

Perun Consultants is the leading independent advisory firm with offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and mainland China. At Perun, we promote a work-life balance, value individualism and embrace the differences.

We are expanding our team and recruiting a Compliance Associate/Specialist who is well-versed in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) compliance for a Trust or Company Service Provider (TCSP) licensee firm. The role will be based in Hong Kong and the Compliance Associate/Specialist will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Maintenance, enforcement and supervision of the effectiveness of overall AML/CTF policies and infrastructure from a malleable mixture of first and second line perspective.

  • Ensure proper licensing status of Trust or Company Service Provider (TCSP) license of our Hong Kong entities and engaging with regulators.

  • Assist in the drafting, enforcement and effectiveness monitoring of various regulatory compliance and operational procedures and periodically assess the effectiveness of existing internal controls.

  • Perform Know Your Customer (KYC) / Customer Due Diligence (CDD) on onboarding clients in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and mainland China.

  • Client screening, periodic review and ongoing monitoring.

  • Oversight of legal representative and directorship responsibilities and understanding the associated governance and risk considerations.

  • Assist in staff training and awareness raising regarding general AML/CTF knowledge and obligations.

  • Assist in corporate service matters such as coordination of various corporate regulatory compliance and operational affairs, including tax returns filing, accounts review, and complying with bank requirements.

  • Handle regulatory and operational affairs for various entities.

  • Review various legal documents including engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements, service procurement agreements and terms and conditions.

  • Generally, keep abreast of the latest regulatory updates and assist our Compliance department in advising the teams on corporate governance issues to mitigate risk and promote an efficient yet unobstructive compliance culture.

  • Manage regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions, including administrative matters for our Shenzhen office where needed.

  • Liaise with external service providers and legal counsel, and handle ad-hoc tasks assigned by the Head of Compliance.

A successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualities:

  • Degree holder, preferably in law, accounting, corporate governance or a relevant discipline.

  • 1-3 years of AML/CTF regulatory compliance experience is preferred, although fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.

  • Familiarity with PRC compliance and regulatory requirements is an advantage.

  • Able to work autonomously.

  • Highly proficient in both English and Mandarin, with full professional capability in all verbal and written communication.

  • Proactive, hands-on, and willing to learn unfamiliar areas.

  • Motivated and capable of tackling new problems.

  • Knowledge in our services is a plus.

  • Candidates with more relevant work experience may be considered for the position of Compliance Manager.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and embrace a hybrid work arrangement, where you can work both from home and in the office. We offer a competitive remuneration package where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance.

In addition to the above role, we are always interested in hearing from proactive and commercially minded individuals at all levels of seniority and experience looking to work in a dynamic and flexible environment.

To apply, contact us at HR@perunconsultants.com.