We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused professional to join our APAC Compliance team in Hong Kong as the APAC Compliance Business Unit Manager.
Reporting to the APAC Chief Compliance officer, this role will play a central part in overseeing and enhancing the regional Compliance program, with a focus on governance, performance oversight and driving global & cross-regional initiatives. You will work closely with Compliance teams across APAC and partner with Group Compliance in London to ensure alignment with global standards.
This is not a traditional advisory compliance role. Instead, it is a regional coordination and strategic execution role, suited to someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating across multiple stakeholders and seniority levels in a fast-paced trading environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Compliance Program Oversight & Reporting
- Oversee Compliance-related KPIs and KRIs across APAC, ensuring consistency and meaningful measurement.
- Enhance reporting frameworks and governance processes where appropriate.
- Provide regular insights and analysis to the APAC CCO and senior stakeholders.
- Execution and oversight of Core Compliance Program in APAC.
- APAC & Global Compliance Initiative Delivery
- Drive and coordinate APAC-wide Compliance initiatives, ensuring timely and effective execution.
- Partner closely with Group Compliance in London to implement global programs regionally.
- Act as a central coordination point for cross-office initiatives and best practice sharing.
- Strategic Support for APAC CCO
- Support the APAC CCO on strategic priorities, including planning, governance enhancements, and regional initiatives.
- Prepare materials for senior management, governance forums, and leadership updates.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the APAC Compliance strategy.
- Stakeholder Engagements
- Build strong relationships with Compliance teams across APAC and global counterparts.
- Engage with business stakeholders across trading, technology, and operations.
- Act as a key connector between local, regional, and global Compliance functions.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- 5+ years experience in financial markets, ideally within a trading or market-making environment.
- Prior Compliance experience is strongly preferred but not pre-requisite.
- Strong understanding of trading activities, market structure and associated risks.
- Familiarity with Compliance framework, controls, and regulatory expectations is advantageous.
- Strategic thinker with a self-initiated approach – able to identify opportunities and drive improvements.
- Detail-oriented with strong execution discipline to deliver high-quality work in a timely manner.
- Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and able to able to engage effectively across all levels of seniority.
- Strong communication skills with an ability to distill complex topics into clear insights.
- Collaborative and globally minded, with the ability to work across regions and functions.
- Prior experiences with various work efficiency and data analysis tools such as Claude, Cursor, n8n, etc. are strongly preferred.
What you’ll get
You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle some of the most complex problems in the financial markets.
In return for your expertise, you will have access to a range of Optiver perks, including:
- A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool, fostering a truly collaborative environment.
- The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment.
- Meal allowances.
- Gym membership, plus weekly in-house chair massages.
- Corporate health insurance.
- Regular social events, including a company trip every two years.
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Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team at careers@optiver.com.au