Risk and compliance recruitment agency in Hong Kong
Whether you are hiring a Risk Associate or Compliance Director, Robert Half is an industry leader for risk and compliance recruitment in Hong Kong. Our talented team of recruitment professionals are ready to partner with your business to source the right contract or permanent staff to meet immediate or future needs in Hong Kong’s thriving risk and compliance market.
With the force of digital transformation, the rise of virtual banks and strict anti-money laundering measures impacting Hong Kong’s finance and banking sectors, finding the right talent through a trusted recruitment agency such as Robert Half will be important to stay ahead of a tight labour market in Hong Kong. Get in touch today to discuss how we can meet your risk and compliance recruitment needs.
The future of risk and compliance in Hong Kong and roles in demand
As one of the world’s leading financial centres, demand for risk management and compliance is high on the agenda of many Hong Kong companies, driven by four key factors:
- Digital transformation: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation, particularly among financial institutions. A strong compliance team that can adapt quickly is critical to ensure companies continue to make the most of evolving technologies while managing regulatory requirements in Hong Kong.
- The rise of virtual banking: Hong Kong has embraced the entrance of virtual banks to the market, but with this comes the need to manage tightening regulations especially around risk management and data protection. This underpins the need for experienced risk and compliance talent who can readily adapt to change and navigate emerging technologies.
- Continued action by regulatory authorities: Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is committed to minimising crime and misconduct in the securities and futures markets1, whilst also introducing new regulations to enhance transparency. In this fast-moving environment, a strong risk and compliance team is essential to ensure organisations continue to meet regulatory guidelines.
- Tight labour market for skilled candidates: In the field of risk specialisation, Hong Kong is facing a tight supply of candidates. The supply of junior talent outweighs against more senior candidates, and companies in Hong Kong are seeking professionals with high proficiency in IT, particularly coding skills in Python, VBA, and R.
Top risk and compliance positions in demand:
- Compliance Director
- Head of Compliance
- Risk Associate
Are you looking for high-quality talent to fill roles in risk and compliance in Hong Kong? Robert Half has access to a uniquely qualified pool of candidates, to help your company meet regulatory requirements while managing risk.
How Robert Half has helped clients meet their hiring needs in risk and compliance
As a leading risk and compliance recruitment agency in Hong Kong, the team at Robert Half understands that your hiring needs will vary depending on your business priorities. We can source risk and compliance talent on a contract basis when you need a specific skillset for a set period or permanent hires to join your team on a long-term basis.
Head of Compliance
Hiring assignment: Having started a new business line, the client specialising in asset management needed a highly competent Head of Compliance with extensive knowledge of the Asia Pacific region.
Our solution: Robert Half identified a senior candidate who had previously turned down the opportunity to partner with several recruitment agencies. However, upon hearing about Robert Half’s existing relationship with the client, the candidate chose to move forward with the job offer.
Result: Having worked in investment banking and MNCs, and with experience setting up offices in new locations, the new Head of Compliance has greatly contributed to a smooth onboarding and investment for the start-up.
Deputy Head of Risk
Hiring assignment: The client, a Tier 1 multinational corporate bank, found themselves in need of a replacement Deputy Head of Risk.
Our solution: Having worked closely with the client for several years, Robert Half was familiar with the corporate culture. Upon confirming their ideal profile, Robert Half was able to source an excellent candidate. Due to the relationship with the candidate, who initially turned down the offer, the Robert Half team worked with the client who created a new position for the candidate when they reconsidered.
Result: With extensive knowledge of mainland China, where the client’s headquarters is based, the new Deputy Head of Risk has been able to build strong connections between their branch and mainland operations and they also brought extensive all-round risk management knowledge to the organisation.
Risk and compliance recruitment specialists
Get in touch to discuss your risk and compliance hiring needs
Risk and compliance recruitment specialists
Get in touch to discuss your risk and compliance hiring needs
Testimonials from some of our risk and compliance clients
You want to be sure you are working with the best. Don’t take our word for it. 9 out of 10 customers would recommend us to their colleagues and friends*. Also check out our Google Reviews to find out more about how we have helped clients and candidates. These reviews are available for our local office in Hong Kong.
*Based on Customer Loyalty Survey
Provided good services, knew exactly what type of candidates we were looking for and did proper screening prior to presenting them.
Robert Half recruits for the following roles in risk and compliance
- Compliance Manager
- Senior Compliance Manager
- Compliance Director
- Head of Compliance
- Compliance VP
- Chief Compliance Officer
- Risk Associate
- Risk Manager
- Senior Risk Manager
- Head of Risk