APAC Compliance Business Unit Manager

We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused professional to join our APAC Compliance team in Hong Kong as the APAC Compliance Business Unit Manager.

Reporting to the APAC Chief Compliance officer, this role will play a central part in overseeing and enhancing the regional Compliance program, with a focus on governance, performance oversight and driving global & cross-regional initiatives. You will work closely with Compliance teams across APAC and partner with Group Compliance in London to ensure alignment with global standards.

This is not a traditional advisory compliance role. Instead, it is a regional coordination and strategic execution role, suited to someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating across multiple stakeholders and seniority levels in a fast-paced trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Program Oversight & Reporting
  • Oversee Compliance-related KPIs and KRIs across APAC, ensuring consistency and meaningful measurement.
  • Enhance reporting frameworks and governance processes where appropriate.
  • Provide regular insights and analysis to the APAC CCO and senior stakeholders.
  • Execution and oversight of Core Compliance Program in APAC.

• APAC & Global Compliance Initiative Delivery
  • Drive and coordinate APAC-wide Compliance initiatives, ensuring timely and effective execution.
  • Partner closely with Group Compliance in London to implement global programs regionally.
  • Act as a central coordination point for cross-office initiatives and best practice sharing.

• Strategic Support for APAC CCO
  • Support the APAC CCO on strategic priorities, including planning, governance enhancements, and regional initiatives.
  • Prepare materials for senior management, governance forums, and leadership updates.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of the APAC Compliance strategy.

• Stakeholder Engagements
  • Build strong relationships with Compliance teams across APAC and global counterparts.
  • Engage with business stakeholders across trading, technology, and operations.
  • Act as a key connector between local, regional, and global Compliance functions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years experience in financial markets, ideally within a trading or market-making environment.
• Prior Compliance experience is strongly preferred but not pre-requisite.
• Strong understanding of trading activities, market structure and associated risks.
• Familiarity with Compliance framework, controls, and regulatory expectations is advantageous.
• Strategic thinker with a self-initiated approach – able to identify opportunities and drive improvements.
• Detail-oriented with strong execution discipline to deliver high-quality work in a timely manner.
• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and able to able to engage effectively across all levels of seniority.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to distill complex topics into clear insights.
• Collaborative and globally minded, with the ability to work across regions and functions.
• Prior experiences with various work efficiency and data analysis tools such as Claude, Cursor, n8n, etc. are strongly preferred.

What you’ll get

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle some of the most complex problems in the financial markets.

In return for your expertise, you will have access to a range of Optiver perks, including:

• A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool, fostering a truly collaborative environment.
• The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment.
• Meal allowances.
• Gym membership, plus weekly in-house chair massages.
• Corporate health insurance.
• Regular social events, including a company trip every two years.

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.

Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team at careers@optiver.com.au