Key Responsibilities

📍Lead and manage the global licensing which including Hong Kong payment business license application with the HKMA. 📍Provide legal and regulatory advice on payment services, stored value facilities, remittance, money service operator licensing, AML/KYC, and data protection under Hong Kong law. 📍Draft, review, and finalize all licensing application documents, compliance manuals, corporate governance policies, and contracts required for submission. 📍Advise management on corporate structuring, capital, and governance requirements to meet HKMA standards. 📍Liaise with the HKMA, regulators, external counsel, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and progress. 📍Stay updated on Hong Kong payment services regulatory developments and advise on their impact to the business. 📍Support the setup of risk, compliance, and internal control frameworks required for licensing. 📍Coordinate with regional legal teams in the Philippines, Singapore, and other jurisdictions for cross-border regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

📍Qualified Lawyer admitted to practice in Hong Kong (mandatory). 📍5+ years of post-qualification experience in financial regulatory, fintech, or payment services law. 📍In-depth knowledge of the Payment Systems and Stored Value Facilities Ordinance (PSSVFO), AMLO, and relevant HKMA guidelines. 📍Proven experience supporting or leading HKMA license applications (payment business, SVF, MSO, or similar). 📍Excellent communication and drafting skills in English; Cantonese/Mandarin a strong plus. 📍Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including regulators, consultants, and internal executives. 📍Background in fintech, payments, banking, or financial institutions with Hong Kong licensing exposure.

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