Compliance Manager / Deputy MLRO

Nium, the Leader in Real-Time Global Payments

Nium, the leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the global economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders. Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 190+ countries, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 40 markets. Nium's growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorizations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance – independent of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore.

Nium is looking for a highly skilled Deputy MLRO to support and strengthen our regulatory compliance framework in Hong Kong. This role is critical in ensuring adherence to AML/CFT requirements applicable to our MSO operations. The ideal candidate brings strong regulatory expertise, proven leadership, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced FinTech environment.

Responsibilities:
• Ensure full compliance with Hong Kong AML/CFT regulations under the MSO licensing regime.
• Maintain, update, and implement internal compliance policies and procedures to reflect evolving regulatory requirements.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on MSO obligations to internal stakeholders.
• Support the MLRO in overseeing and enhancing the company’s AML/CFT program.
• Conduct transaction monitoring reviews, investigate suspicious activities, and prepare STR filings.
• Serve as the alternate point of contact for regulators (e.g., C&ED, HKMA) in the absence of the MLRO.
• Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments across business lines.
• Identify control gaps and recommend practical risk-mitigating enhancements.
• Collaborate with product, operations, and risk teams to embed compliance-by-design principles.
• Develop and deliver AML/CFT training to employees at all levels.
• Champion a strong compliance culture throughout Nium.
• Prepare regular compliance reports for senior leadership and the Board.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during compliance reviews and examinations.
• Track remediation efforts and ensure timely closure of audit findings.

Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance, AML, or regulatory roles within financial services or MSO-regulated entities.
• Prior experience as a Deputy MLRO or similar senior AML role is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong’s AML/CFT regulatory landscape and MSO licensing requirements.
• Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring tools and STR filing protocols.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in English and Cantonese is required.
• Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

What we offer at Nium

We Value Performance: Through competitive salaries, performance bonuses, sales commissions, equity for specific roles and recognition programs, we ensure that all our employees are well rewarded and incentivized for their hard work.

We Care for Our Employees: The wellness of Nium’ers is our #1 priority. We offer medical coverage along with 24/7 employee assistance program, generous vacation programs including our year-end shut down. We also provide a flexible working hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office).

We Upskill Ourselves: We are curious, and always want to learn more with a focus on upskilling ourselves. We provide role-specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend.

We Celebrate Together: We recognize that work is also about creating great relationships with each other. We celebrate together with company-wide social events, team bonding activities, happy hours, team offsites, and much more!

We Thrive with Diversity: Nium is truly a global company, with more than 33 nationalities, based in 18+ countries and more than 10 office locations. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

For more information visit www.nium.com