Wide breadth of services of NFR includes, but not limited to:
Undertaking risk and compliance management advice, remediation and transformation
Conducting risk and compliance management framework design and operational effectiveness
Regulatory compliance consulting (including but not limited to financial crime compliance, such as know your customer, customer due diligence, screening and transaction monitoring activities related consulting services)
Enterprise risk and controls consulting
Professional risk support for consulting, internal and external audit services
Future operating models, including the use of technology to streamline compliance and risk management controls
Regulatory preparedness and responding to regulatory criticism
Providing guidance on current and emerging control practices
Advising clients on risk culture, conduct and accountability regimes and practices
Conducting important proactive assessments and assurance around the effectiveness of controls and corporate processes, while also providing objective consulting support
Support EY projects with respect to:
Substantive matters of current and emerging HKMA, SFC, IA, MPFA and global regulatory expectations related to regulatory compliance including financial crime compliance, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, internal controls and internal audit to our financial service industry clients
Assisting clients to maintain effective and efficient controls, to manage firm and strategic risks
Providing advisory services to functional management and the Audit Committee on business risk profile and status or trends of related business internal controls
Conducting internal audits and special reviews on complex or high-risk sites, in multiple disciplines across the business
Substantive matters of current and emerging HKMA, SFC, IA, MPFA and global regulatory expectations regarding key banking compliance issues such as client onboarding, investor protection, licensing including cross-border compliance, suitability, sales practices, new product processes, product development and diligence, client money, KYC, customer due diligence, financial crime risk assessments, transaction monitoring, suspicious transaction reporting etc.
Structure and function of banking, insurance and capital markets compliance roles and responsibilities and business models
Use of technology and data including fintech and regtech innovation with respect to non-financial risk and compliance
Advice and guidance on structuring approaches to emerging regulatory compliance or regulatory exam findings
Regulatory issue remediation
Regulatory change management including planning and communication with regulators
Supporting mock exam reviews, policy development and drafting assistance with relationship management between regulators and financial institutions
Assessment of compliance frameworks, understanding of core compliance functions: risk assessment, policy management, testing, monitoring and surveillance and reporting etc.
Supporting the revision or formulation of new policies and controls aligned with regulatory and compliance guidelines and requirements
To qualify for the role you must have
University degree majoring in business or legal related subjects, accounting or information systems
Strong desire and ability to assimilate new knowledge including market development and regulatory change
A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience with financial institutions or with regulatory bodies, such as SFC, HKMA, IA, MPFA or relevant foreign bodies or with consulting or audit firms (experience in the Mainland Chinese market or of market entry issues there would be an advantage)
Robust practical experience of bank’s internal controls, regulatory compliance, risk governance and related operational knowledge
Good knowledge of banking and securities business operations as well as different banking products and services
Demonstrate strong technical capabilities, professional knowledge, and ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge. Stay abreast of new developments in current market practices and corresponding regulatory requirements
Ability to interact with executive levels of clients, regulators and EY management with strong presentation skills and ability to relate to stakeholders
Demonstrated clear success in team leadership roles including team development and coaching
Good influencing skills and stakeholder relationship management skills, advanced conflict management/resolution skills and project coordination experience
Strong presentation skills to simplify complex information and an ability to relate to client stakeholders and understand their perspectives
Familiarity with consulting methodologies and requirements is an advantage
Demonstrated strength in project planning, risk assessment, and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to develop connection and maintain meaningful relationship with client and market stakeholders
Proficient software skills including but not limited to PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Excellent command of spoken and written English, fluency in Chinese written and spoken is an advantage
Relevant professional qualifications, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), are an advantage