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About the Role

To support the overall objective of the Pension Compliance team, working in partnership with the business, and working closely with teams in the Risk Management and Compliance Department as second line of defense, to ensure that all regulatory and compliance risks are effectively assessed, identified, mitigated and controlled.

This position supports Pension Compliance team in identifying, assessing, managing regulatory and compliance risks, and in implementing strategic directives / initiatives of the compliance team. Supervise the compliance team and work collaboratively cross functions / departments in compliance related projects and provide compliance advice.

To devise and implement effective compliance programs, include monitoring of internal and third-party service providers including Scheme Administrator, Investment Managers and Custodians, to ensure compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements, trustee’s obligations and corporate policies.

To supervise and manage due diligence and on-going monitoring activities on third party service providers. Manage investigation and rectification on breaches.

To keep abreast of regulatory development, contribute input to impact analysis and risk evaluation, provide compliance advice to the business and regulatory initiatives. Oversees implementation of regulatory change projects. To support AIAT in its governance matters, ensuring compliance related incidents are timely escalated, reported and managed, and supports the trustee to discharge its fiduciary duties.

Pension and trust product coverage includes MPF, ORSO, Macau pension (CPF, PPF), SFC authorized funds and any other products that hold AIAT as the trustee.

This position must endeavor to maintain a trusted relationship with the regulators and represents the company in various industry meetings, taskforce and regulatory workgroups.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Regulatory and Investment Compliance Monitoring (25%)

Responsible for the design and implementation of Compliance Program to ensure effective monitoring of compliance with relevant regulatory requirements

Responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of robust monitoring procedures to ensure carry on of trustee’s fiduciary duties, to safeguard members’ interests, balancing with the company’s interestResponsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of robust monitoring procedures on internal and third-party service providers including Scheme Administrator, Investment Managers, and Custodians, for ensuring their compliance with regulatory requirements and contractual obligationsPlan and conduct due diligence reviews on third-party service providers and compliance reviews on business / operational units for gaining assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of control procedures.  Provide constructive recommendations for enhancing relevant processes and controlsImplement a structured approach and procedures to effectively identify and deal with actual / potential non-compliance incidentsIdentify and escalate key compliance risks and actual / potential non-compliance incidents (including investment breaches and pricing errors) to the supervisor.  Investigate the incidents and assist in reporting to local management, Group Compliance, regulator and other relevant parties.  Ensure the incidents are properly rectified and appropriate preventive measures are implemented

Advisory on Regulatory Requirements and Business Initiatives (25%)

Keep abreast of the latest regulatory requirements to provide suitable and legally viable advice to management, general staff and service providers

Monitor new regulatory developments and policy change and initiate necessary actions.  Conduct impact analysis/ gap analysis and provide to business / operational units where appropriate.  Represents Pension Compliance in regulatory change projects working groupsCommunicate new / revised requirements to relevant internal parties and third-party service providers in a timely manner.  Monitor the progress of regulatory change implementation to ensure proper actions have been taken by the relevant partiesProvide timely and independent advice to management, general staff and service providers on compliance, legal and regulatory issues, in particular, issues relating to trustee/ investment compliance, product / marketing materials and fund administrationAdvise on compliance and legal viability of business projects

Product Development Advisory (15%)

Provide compliance support in product development to ensure relevant regulatory requirements are complied with and necessary regulatory approvals are obtained

Facilitate the development and implementation of pension product development initiatives.  Ensure there are proper governance and mechanisms in place for monitoring various aspects including (i) fund / investment manager selection, (ii) fund performance and fees, and (iii) fund deregistration / terminationProvide necessary compliance inputs (including but not limited to reviewing and commenting on new / enhanced product features and documents) in obtaining regulatory approvalsProvide compliance advice on viability of product development or marketing plans/ proposals

Monitoring of AML, FATCA, CRS compliance program (10%)

Work closely with Corporate Compliance team in ensuring the implementation of effective AML, CRS and FATCA compliance programs to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and group policy requirements

Identify any gaps with regulatory and group policy requirements, make recommendations, and take actions to bridge those gaps Engage different stakeholders for collaboration and implementation.Monitor to ensure compliance programs remain effective.  Support the AML Compliance Officer in fulfilling the regulatory dutiesEnsure proper documentation and communication of policies and procedures.Devise appropriate training for staffEscalate any compliance issues arising

Regulatory Liaison and Filing (10%)

Manage both regular and ad-hoc requests from regulators and monitor the submission of regulatory reports to ensure compliance with statutory filing requirements and maintain favorable relationship

Ensure enquiries and requests from regulators are timely and appropriately handledLiaise with regulators on issues relating to regulatory compliance and legal obligations.  Consult legal department where necessaryEnsure timely delivery and submission of relevant statutory returns and reports (such as trustee’s declarations, audited financial statements and audited internal control reports).  Coordinate with various internal and external parties and external auditors for the preparation and audit schedules and provide compliance support

Management Reporting (5%)

Assist in preparing reports to senior management and Group Compliance to ensure all compliance matters are timely and appropriately communicated and escalated

Assist in communicating compliance matters to Group Compliance including timely and accurate reporting and/or escalation of such matters in accordance with relevant reporting and escalation protocolsAssist in compiling regular / ad hoc reports to Board of Directors, senior management and governance committees for keeping them on top of the latest regulatory developments and major compliance issues

Compliance Policy Development and Maintenance (5%)

Develop, implement and maintain on an ongoing basis local policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant local regulatory and Group requirements

Identify trustee’s fiduciary duties, local regulatory obligations and Group requirements, especially those relating to trustee and investment fund complianceLiaise with relevant business / operational units to embed Group and local regulatory requirements in the business proceduresAssist in identifying key regulatory and ethical risks (including emerging risks) and ensure effective controls are implemented to mitigate the risksEnsure proper documentation and communication of policies and procedures

Other Responsibilities (5%)

Perform other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by supervisor in order to meet operational and/or other requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Law or Business)At least 10 years work experience in the financial services industry handling compliance and/or controls.  Experience with relevant regulatory bodies or compliance function will be an advantageKnowledge on trust and pension business, product documentations and trustee/ investment complianceIndependent and able to work under pressureOrganized, detail-oriented and analyticalGood interpersonal and communication skillsGood command of English and Chinese, both written and oral

Others:

You are required to obtain relevant license if your job involves in regulated activities

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