Job Overview:

This role sits at the core of Cobo's governance framework, with direct visibility to senior management and regulators. You will be the key driver of risk oversight across the organization, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure resilience, compliance, and sustainable growth in a fast-evolving industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute and continuously enhance the firm’s risk governance framework, ensuring that:
  (i) risk management policies and frameworks remain robust, up-to-date, and aligned with business growth; and
  (ii) key risk matters including emerging risks, regulatory developments, and incidents, are appropriately reviewed and governed by the Risk Management Committee (RMC)
• Proactively identify, assess, and report on both existing and emerging risks across the organization, particularly in the context of digital assets and evolving regulatory landscapes
• Design, implement, and monitor effective risk controls, ensuring systematic tracking and mitigation of key risk exposures
• Maintain and continuously update the enterprise risk register; conduct risk and control assessments across business processes, clearly articulating risk exposures and recommending practical mitigation strategies to senior management
• Oversee the incident management process end-to-end, ensuring timely remediation, thorough root cause analysis, and implementation of preventive measures
• Develop and maintain key risk indicators (KRIs) and support the definition and monitoring of the firm’s risk appetite framework
• Facilitate risk awareness through presentations, training sessions, and workshops on risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
• Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders across product, engineering, operations, and compliance to understand interdependencies and assess risk implications at both strategic and operational levels

Job Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in risk management within a financial institution; experience in digital assets, crypto, or fintech environments is highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and regulatory expectations, particularly MAS requirements
• Solid knowledge of operational risk management, internal controls, and governance practices
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate complex risks into actionable insights
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across different levels of the organization
• High level of ownership, adaptability, and a collaborative, hands-on mindset

Job Overview:

This role will play a key part in strengthening the company’s regulatory and compliance capabilities in Hong Kong, with a primary focus on licensing, regulatory engagement, and ongoing compliance oversight.

The role partners closely with business, product, technology, and operations teams to embed regulatory requirements into day-to-day activities and strategic initiatives. It also serves as a key point of contact for regulators and external advisors in Hong Kong, supporting the company’s growth in the digital asset space while maintaining a strong compliance posture.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end regulatory licensing applications, including preparation, submission, and ongoing engagement with relevant regulatory authorities.
• Conduct regulatory mapping and gap analyses to assess compliance against evolving local and cross-border regulatory requirements.
• Draft, review, and maintain licensing documentation, regulatory filings, and responses to regulator inquiries.
• Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance frameworks, including policies, procedures, standards, and internal controls.
• Monitor and analyse regulatory developments, particularly within the digital asset and crypto landscape, and proactively advise senior management and key stakeholders on regulatory implications.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders (business, product, IT, operations) and external parties (consultants, legal counsel, and regulators) on licensing and compliance matters.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programmes to strengthen regulatory awareness and foster a strong compliance culture across the organisation.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance within financial institutions; experience in fintech, digital assets, or crypto-related businesses is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of Hong Kong’s regulatory framework, with hands-on experience in HKMA and SFC requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing regulatory engagement, licensing processes, and ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across functions and seniority levels.