Associate - Compliance Solutions

About Waystone

Waystone is a leading asset-servicing solutions provider of institutional governance, administration, risk and compliance services to financial institutions. With over 25 years’ experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services to its name, Waystone helps our clients structure, operate and grow through our expertise, innovation and digitisation, backed by the operational scale to support global expansion

Summary: We are seeking a motivated Associate - Compliance Solutions to support our consulting team in delivering compliance services to financial institutions. This position offers hands-on exposure to the regulatory environment in Hong Kong, with opportunities to assist in client projects, research, and compliance monitoring activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in compiling information for license applications, regulatory filings (such as FRR, BRMQ), and compliance reports.
• Assist client on day-to-day ongoing compliance obligation.
• Assist in delivering compliance projects.
• Assist in preparing and updating compliance documentation, including policies, procedures, and templates.
• Support the team in conducting regulatory research.
• Help maintain records of compliance work, including checklists, supporting documents, and reports.
• Contribute to the drafting of knowledge articles, training materials, or internal resources.
• Provide administrative and project support to team leaders as required.

WORK EXPOSURE

• Exposure to regulatory frameworks in Hong Kong’s financial sector.
• Practical understanding of compliance monitoring, policy development, and regulatory reporting.
• Insight into how compliance consulting projects are delivered to clients.
• Experience working in a professional consulting environment.

REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Completed a degree in Law, Business, Finance, Accountancy, or related field.

Experience

• Experience in SFC compliance (consultancy or in-house), FRR, or legal and regulatory compliance research is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Both experienced and fresh graduates are welcome.
• Good research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and willing to learn.
• Strong interest in compliance, regulation, and financial services

Language

• Proficiency in Cantonese, English and Mandarin is preferred