Title: Senior Associate

Post on: Jan 16, 2026

Location:

HK

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (三井住友銀行) (incorporated in Japan with limited liability) is one of the major international banks and a leading arranger of specialized financial products worldwide. The Bank's Hong Kong Branch is now seeking high calibre individuals with long-term career objectives to apply for the following position:

Senior Associate -

Compliance Department Hong Kong - Regulatory Compliance and Governance

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible for providing high-quality advice and executing strategies and instructions regarding licensing, regulatory communications, tracking of regulatory obligations and general regulatory compliance analysis.

Execute licensing registrations and updates at both the institutional and individual levels, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating efficient approval and registration processes.
Track regulatory developments and assist in implementing robust tracking mechanisms to ensure the effective and efficient management of all relevant regulatory obligations.
Collaborate closely with team members and stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of regulatory requirements while fostering strong engagement with all relevant stakeholders.
Prepare comprehensive management information to deliver insightful updates on compliance and regulatory risks, as well as the overall landscape. Develop and present impactful reports to management and stakeholders on regulatory and governance matters, compliance status, and recommendations for informed decision-making.
Proactively escalate critical and material regulatory and compliance risks to LCO HK, while developing practical solutions accompanied by actionable plans to ensure effective compliance risk management.
Coordinate various global and regional compliance initiatives or projects, working closely with CPLD, CPDAP and group companies.
Support in guiding and training staff members on compliance policies and procedures.
Assist in fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organization, promoting ethical conduct and accountability.
Provide backup for other team members within.

Requirements:

Degree holder in Legal, Finance, Business or Accounting, with 3-5 years of experience in Compliance
Basic knowledge on local laws and regulations relates to banking practices
Business acumen
Effective organization and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently and thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

Please apply with detailed resume stating latest and expected salary.

SMBC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diversified and inclusive workplace and removing barriers to provide equal access to employment.

Note on Mandatory Reference Check ("MRC") Scheme:

The MRC Scheme seeks to address the "rolling bad apples" phenomenon in the banking sector in Hong Kong, i.e. situations where individuals who engage in misconduct during their employment in one institution are able to obtain subsequent employment in another institution without disclosing their misconduct to the new employer. Against this background, the HKMA proposed a framework to facilitate Authorized Institutions ("AIs") to bilaterally obtain reference information during their recruitment process for certain positions, such that misconduct information in an individual's previous employments can be provided to AIs to inform their employment decisions.

For in-scope positions, satisfactory completion of MRC process is pivotal for the consideration of employment decision. For details, you may visit HKMA's website and refer to the latest FAQs issued by HKAB. Further details will be shared on request if your application is being proceeded.

Application details will be used only for recruitment purposes, and will be destroyed after 1 year. Applicants not contacted after 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Job Function: Compliance Department Hong Kong - Regulatory Compl