Vice President, Sanctions Compliance (securities)

Senior sanctions compliance VP role covering advisory, screening, and regulatory risk management

Your new company

Our client is a SFC- licensed securities with a strong footprint across Greater China and Asia‑Pacific, offering comprehensive securities, corporate finance and investment banking services. The organisation is known for its solid governance framework, expanding capital markets platform and continued investment in compliance infrastructure.

Your new role

  • Provide advisory on sanctions compliance matters across securities and Virtual asset activities
  • Review and escalate sanctions risks identified through name screening, transaction monitoring, and client onboarding
  • Interpret and implement international sanctions regulations (OFAC, EU, UN, etc.) into internal policies and procedures
  • Partner closely with front office, legal, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations
  • Support internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, and audit reviews related to sanctions compliance
  • Drive enhancements in sanctions screening systems, controls, and governance frameworks

What you'll need to succeed

  • Degree holder with solid experience in compliance within securities and/or investment banking
  • Minimum 6–10 years of relevant experience in sanctions compliance within banking or financial institutions
  • Experience covering corporate finance, capital markets, advisory or brokerage activities
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to work closely with front office
  • Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click “apply now” to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or share your profile to rowina.lo@hays.com.hk.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Banking & Financial Services
Location
HongKong
Specialism
Banking and Financial Services
Ref:
1287270

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Rowina Lo, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Hong Kong
6604-06,66/F, ICC, 1 Austin Road West, West Kowloon

Telephone: +85222307431