# Compliance Officer - MSO Licence Application

> Fuku · Hong Kong, Hong Kong · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-02

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Position Overview  
We are seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to lead and manage the application for a Money Service Operator (MSO) Licence in Hong Kong.  
  
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end licensing process, ensuring compliance with applicable Hong Kong regulatory requirements, and establishing the necessary compliance framework to support the company's money service operations.  
  
This role requires hands-on experience in MSO licensing, strong knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) requirements, and the ability to work independently with regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders.  
  
Key Responsibilities  
1\. MSO Licence Application & Regulatory Liaison  
\- Lead the end-to-end application process for the Hong Kong MSO Licence, from initial preparation through to regulatory approval.  
\- Prepare, review and submit licensing applications, business plans, compliance policies and supporting documentation.  
\- Act as the primary point of contact with the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) throughout the licensing process.  
\- Coordinate regulatory enquiries, interviews, inspections and requests for additional information.  
\- Work closely with internal stakeholders, external legal counsel and compliance consultants to ensure timely and accurate submissions.  
  
2\. Compliance Framework & AML/CTF  
\- Develop and implement the company's AML/CTF compliance framework in accordance with Hong Kong regulatory requirements.  
\- Establish policies and procedures covering Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring and suspicious transaction reporting.  
\- Conduct compliance risk assessments and establish appropriate internal controls for money service operations.  
\- Ensure the company's compliance framework meets the requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO), Cap. 615.  
  
3\. Business Readiness & Ongoing Compliance  
\- Collaborate with business, operations and technology teams to ensure operational readiness for the MSO licence application.  
\- Support the establishment of compliant remittance and/or money-changing operations.  
\- Identify regulatory risks and provide practical compliance advice to management.  
\- Maintain regulatory documentation and support ongoing compliance obligations following licence approval.  
\- Monitor regulatory developments and recommend necessary updates to internal policies and procedures.  
  
Requirements  
\- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline.  
\- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance, preferably within money service operators, remittance, payment services, banking or financial services.  
\- Prior hands-on experience in successfully managing or materially contributing to a Hong Kong MSO Licence application is strongly preferred.  
\- Strong understanding of the Hong Kong MSO licensing regime, AML/CTF regulations and regulatory expectations.  
\- Experience in preparing regulatory submissions, compliance manuals, business plans and AML/CTF policies.  
\- Proven ability to communicate directly with regulatory authorities and manage licensing-related enquiries.  
\- Strong project management skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently.  
\- Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese).  
  
Preferred Qualifications  
\- Experience obtaining an MSO Licence for a newly established business in Hong Kong.  
\- Previous experience working with the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department on MSO licensing matters.  
\- Experience in cross-border payments, remittance, foreign exchange or FinTech.

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