Title: Vice President

Post on: Jul 6, 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:

Vice President -

Compliance Department Hong Kong - Business Compliance Advisory

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Business Advisory & Product Governance

Partner with business and support functions to provide clear, practical guidance on policies, procedures, and control frameworks across products and services
Conduct robust product reviews and compliance risk assessments, identifying key regulatory risks and recommending proportionate mitigation strategies
Support the establishment of effective and well‑controlled approval processes for new products and business initiatives

Policy Framework & Regulatory Alignment

Support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures to ensure ongoing alignment with regulatory expectations
Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends, assessing implications and driving timely updates to frameworks, controls, and practices

Risk Management, Reporting & Escalation

Prepare clear and insightful management information for senior stakeholders, providing a comprehensive view of compliance risks, key issues, and emerging trends
Identify and proactively escalate material compliance issues, recommending practical solutions and supporting effective remediation

Regulatory Engagement & Assurance

Support regulatory inspections and internal audits, coordinating responses and ensuring high‑quality, timely submissions
Contribute to maintaining constructive and effective relationships with regulators through responsive and professional engagement

Training, Awareness & Culture

Design and deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives to strengthen understanding of regulatory requirements
Promote a strong compliance culture through effective communication and engagement across the organisation

Change Delivery & Continuous Improvement

Lead or support regional and global compliance projects, working collaboratively with cross‑functional and international stakeholders
Drive continuous improvements to compliance frameworks and processes, leveraging regulatory feedback, industry best practices, and technological developments

Team Collaboration

Work collaboratively within the team, providing support and coverage as required to ensure continuity and effectiveness of operations

Requirements:

Solid experience in banking compliance, with a strong track record in business advisory, product governance, and regulatory engagement
Experience in Treasury and/or Global Markets compliance is highly preferred, with the ability to provide high‑quality, practical compliance advice to business stakeholders while applying constructive challenge
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and expectations applicable to banking activities in Hong Kong and across key markets
Demonstrated ability to balance business enablement with effective risk management in a dynamic environment
Proven capability to engage and influence senior stakeholders with clear, well‑reasoned recommendations
Experience working in a regional or global organisation with exposure to cross‑border compliance considerations is advantageous

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 - Business Complia