Compliance Manager - Hong Kong

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.

At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfilment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now!

This role is based in Hong Kong and will be part of the Investment Compliance team in Asia Pacific (AP).

What you will do

• Ensure AllianzGI AP offices meet all regulatory and investment compliance requirements
• Create, implement, and maintain policies, procedures and controls designed to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations as well as internal policies
• Provide guidance, advice and training to staff members related to Investment Compliance matters
• Review and analyse pre-trade requests on cross trades, order cancellation and material order modification and same day buy/sell (day trading)
• Report findings and violations detected during the performance of investment compliance monitoring activities (such as best execution, market abuse, insider dealing, cross-trades, and fair allocations)
• Analyse and escalate complex trade errors, and market abuse cases, guiding investigations and corrective measures
• Collaborate with the Global Sanctions Coordinator for investments on the economic sanction matters which may impact the investment and trading activities in the AllianzGI AP offices
• Prepare and present (regularly and ad hoc, where needed) clear and concise compliance reports and audits to senior management as well as prepare and submit compliance reports to external clients
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship and partnership with the Investment Compliance colleagues in Asia, Europe and the United States, as well as with local colleagues in other Compliance and Legal teams

What you bring

• University degree in law, business management or similar
• 6+ years’ experience in the financial industry with a focus in asset management and trading compliance matters such as best execution, market abuse
• A sound understanding both of the current issues affecting the financial services and asset management industry and operational and regulatory frameworks from a Compliance perspective
• Working knowledge of Bloomberg
• Comprehensive knowledge and implementation of financial instruments, derivatives, and investment strategies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin Chinese is required
• Ability to take initiative, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Team player and ability to build positive relationships across the business internally and externally
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment, understand complex issues quickly and propose practical solutions
• Experience with investment guidelines coding is preferred, but not essential

What we offer

• “New Normal”, it’s not news to us: As a global company, we’ve known the hybrid model before it was ‘in’. Work flexibly according to internal guidelines (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)
• Investments for the future: Access to pension/ savings plans/ Allianz products
• Shared success: Company share purchasing plan
• Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Investments in your skills:  Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications
• … and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager.

We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals.

Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board.

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com

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60271 | Legal & Compliance | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent