Job Description

Who we are

Aberdeen Investments is part of Aberdeen Group plc, one of the UKs leading Wealth & Investments groups.

Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industrys best talent.

Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society.

We are repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand and are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.

As a global business, Aberdeen consists of three divisions: Investments, Adviser, and interactive investor (ii). Each division is dedicated to meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs.

Our Asia Pacific Investments business has a large, dedicated and highly experienced investment team which has been investing across the region since 1985, and manages all our Asian products, including regional, country, smaller companies, and sustainable investing propositions.

The team has a strong regional footprint with offices in Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul, and Sydney. This breadth gives us close proximity to the companies we own and the markets we invest in. Our APAC operations have been based in Singapore since 1992. We invest in Asian companies to grow with them and to help them to become better investors

Role Overview
The Senior Compliance Analyst reports to the Head of Compliance Hong Kong, and supports the Hong Kong Compliance team by delivering a risk-based compliance programme, providing regulatory advice to business stakeholders, and maintaining effective compliance processes and controls. 
The role partners closely with internal teams (including Distribution, Product, Operations, and Risk) and external stakeholders (e.g. regulators, auditors, and clients) to ensure the firm meets its regulatory obligations across Hong Kong and relevant cross-border activities across Greater China.

Key Responsibilities
Compliance Monitoring & Oversight
    Deliver monitoring reviews end-to-end in accordance with the risk-based monitoring plan
    Contribute to the design and enhancement of the compliance monitoring programme
    Identify control gaps and track remediation actions
    Support monitoring and oversight planning, including risk assessments and thematic reviews

Advisory & Regulatory Guidance
    Provide compliance advice on SFC and cross-border regulatory requirements
    Review marketing materials and distribution activities
    Support regulatory impact assessments
    Deliver or coordinate compliance training

Core Compliance Processes
    Perform tasks relating to licensing, CPT, PA dealing, gifts & hospitality
    Maintain compliance registers, policies, and procedures
    Support policy updates
    Perform AML second line oversight activities

Regulatory Engagement & External Coordination
    Support regulatory inspections and audits
    Regulatory filings to the SFC
    Respond to regulatory and external stakeholder queries
    Represent Compliance in relevant forums

Projects, Change & Continuous Improvement
    Track regulatory developments and impact analysis
    Support or lead compliance projects
    Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Reporting
    Prepare compliance reports and governance materials
    Ensure timely reporting deliverables

Qualifications & Experience
    2 to 4 years of experience in compliance within asset management or financial services
    Strong knowledge of Hong Kong SFC regulations and cross-border requirements
    Understanding of compliance monitoring and control testing
    Ability to interpret regulations and provide practical guidance
    Strong organisational and communication skills
    Relevant degree or professional qualification

Were committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment.  We define diversity in its broadest sense this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance.  We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.