Compliance Associate (Welcome Fresh Graduate) at Zeal Group

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Assessment, Due Diligence, Transaction Monitoring, AML/CFT, SAR Drafting, CDD, EDD, PEP Screening, Sanctions Screening, Vendor Risk Management, Policy Updates, Regulatory Compliance, Detail Oriented, Team Work, English, Chinese

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About us An award-winning Fintech organization with a dedicated team of 400+ professionals across the globe. With more than 15 offices across the world, we are a people centric company which prides itself on being product oriented for customer success. As we continue the journey of scaling up our business, we are passionate about expanding our multicultural and diverse workforce. We can offer excellent opportunities to develop your career path and provide you with the tools and support to be successful in your journey with us. Zeal group of companies (collectively Zeal Group) is a business portfolio comprising regulated financial institutions (trading as ZFX) and fintech companies specializing in multi-asset liquidity solutions in regulated markets backed by proprietary technology, with a presence in all major global locations. Responsibilities: Risk Assessment & Mitigation Conduct end-to-end risk reviews, due diligence screenings, and risk rating assessments for clients, vendors, and counterparties across onboarding and ongoing monitoring cycles. Execute remediation initiatives for identified risks, including documentation gaps, regulatory breaches, or high-risk exposures. Transaction Monitoring & Analysis Perform daily surveillance of client transactions using AML/CFT monitoring systems to detect suspicious activities, structuring, or unusual patterns. Investigate and escalate alerts, draft Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and support regulatory filings. Due Diligence Execution Conduct standard due diligence (CDD) by verifying identities, assessing business nature, and evaluating ownership structures. Lead Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk entities (e.g., PEPs, complex corporate structures, sanctioned jurisdictions), including source of wealth/funds analysis. Vendor & Third-Party Risk Management Screen and assess suppliers, partners, and intermediaries to ensure alignment with anti-bribery, sanctions, and AML policies. Maintain records of vendor risk profiles and control deficiencies. Ad-Hoc Compliance Activities Support internal audits, regulatory exams, and compliance training initiatives. Assist in policy updates, risk assessments, and implementation of new regulatory requirements. Perform name screening against global sanctions lists, PEP databases, and adverse media. Bachelor's Degree in Legal, Finance, Accounting, Business or related disciplined Have a strong sense of responsibility, detail oriented and able to work independently Embraces the value of team work Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese Immediate availability is highly preferred

Responsibilities

The role involves conducting end-to-end risk reviews, due diligence screenings, and ongoing monitoring for clients and vendors, alongside executing remediation for identified risks. Responsibilities also include daily transaction surveillance to detect suspicious activities, investigating alerts, and drafting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).