Manager/ Senior Manager- Risk & Regulatory Compliance

Company Description

About Sia

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.  

Strategy & Management Consulting 

Sia’s Strategy & Management Consulting global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy.   

Financial Institutions have drastically changed over the last decade, driven by increased regulatory constraints, diverse competition inside and beyond traditional banking organizations, and emerging technologies reshaping long-standing ecosystems. Sia’s Financial Services Business Unit provides a comprehensive suite of core capabilities designed to address the diverse and evolving needs of our clients, enabling them to navigate complex challenges, seize new opportunities, and achieve their strategic objectives in an increasingly competitive and dynamic business environment. 

Job Description

Senior Manager/Manager in Regulatory Compliance, HK 

As a Senior Manager/Manager, you will assume responsibility for, although not limited to, the following activities:

• Lead a Regulatory & Compliance team and deliver project work across a range of clients based either from our office in Hong Kong or at client site
• Play a key role in business development 
• Driving growth and improving revenue
• Produce proposals and other client material
• Mentor and contribute to the career development of team members
• Maintain up-to-date knoweldge of regulations
• Working closely with other Sia Partners’ offices and leverage our global network to take part in cross-selling initiatives and widely share our knowledge
• Track the latest developments, news and activities across the financial services industry and contribute to the development of the Sia Partners brand in Asia (publication of articles, blogs, networking, event speaker).

As part of a diverse and motivated team, you will be involved in a wide spectrum of projects with our clients, covering topics such as:

• Operational risk, technology risk, compliance risk, regulatory licensing (HKMA, VB, SVF, SFC), financial crime compliance, data privacy, regulatory reporting and independent assessment etc. Ideally, with a deep expertise in at least one those areas.
• Experience in delivering HKMA/SFC related assignments. You would need to be familiar with both the global and local regulatory landscape.
• Regulatory/Operational risk transformation: analysis of the impacts of regulation, organization & processes compliance.
• Innovation: discovery and validation of emerging business opportunities.
• Project management: management of business projects with both internal stakeholders and third parties, able to manage complex client projects. 

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor or equivalent in Economic, Business or Finance.
• 7 - 10  years’ experience in the management consulting industry and/or Financial Services is preferred
• Prior experience in Risk or Regulatory Compliance is mandatory
• Strong interpersonal skills, written & verbal communication skills to manage internal and external stakeholders 

Additional Information

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.