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About the job:
The Head of Regulation & Internal Control CIB Asia will be responsible for leading and overseeing the Compliance framework, Non-Financial Risk management and Regulatory developments across the CIB branches (Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapur, Taiwan, Japan), entities (Japan Sec House) and rep offices in Asia.
This role must ensure full adherence to local regulatory requirements, global internal policies, and Group standards. To that end, he/she will lead the different R&IC teams in the region and receive full support from R&IC CIB & holding teams. The position plays a critical role in safeguarding the franchise, enabling sustainable business growth, and reinforcing a strong culture of integrity and risk awareness.
Reporting directly to the Head of Regulation & Internal Control CIB and co-reporting to the Head of CIB Asia, key responsibilities will include:
Oversee the Compliance, Non Financial Risks and Regulatory Desk functions across all CIB branches and rep offices in Asia.
Responsibility line with business heads of compliance of different countries in the region
Ensure implementation of global and local Compliance policies, including financial crime compliance (AML/CFT, sanctions), corporate compliance, market conduct, investor protection and data protection rules.
Design and oversee the Non-Financial Risk framework, ensuring appropriate risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting according to the global non financial risk management model.
Development of common guidelines, standards & frameworks across the branches to standardize control and oversight activities, ensuring robust testing and monitoring mechanisms.
Provide reasonable assurance that the Bank and its employees comply with applicable laws, regulations, internal rules and ethical standards within the context of corporate governance
Act as primary contact for regulators, ensure proactive regulatory engagement and manage supervisory reviews, inspections, and thematic examinations.
Coordinate non financial risks admission, licensing requirements and regulatory approvals for new products, services, structures or expansion
Support other CIB teams in cross border businesses related with Asia
Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business model.
Identify training needs and ensure the provision of adequate training programs
Provide independent advisory to senior management and business lines and assistance on identifying, assessing, measuring and mitigating compliance, operational & regulatory risks.
Lead investigations of significant compliance incidents and ensure timely remediation.
Promote a strong risk culture aligned with Group standards.
Requirements
Senior profile with at least 15 years of experience in Compliance or other control functions (Internal Audit, Non Financial Risks, Internal Control…) and/or experience in Corporate & Investment Banking with a very sound knowledge of compliance risks.
Experience / knowledge of the CIB activities and businesses & understanding of the main compliance risks in the CIB activities (global markets, investment banking & finance, global transaction banking).
Strong governance and risk management mindset
Customer oriented
Ability to work in a matrix reporting structure, multi-functional and cross-cultural environment
Management abilities to lead, coordinate and liaise with multi-geography teams.
Excellent communications & negotiations skills
Proactive approach, strategic thinking, organization & execution capabilities
High level of integrity, ethics and confidentiality
Fluency in written and spoken English
Mandarin is an advantage
Job Posting
BBVA Hong Kong will conduct a background check on you in accordance with the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme regulated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). Should any discrepancy identified or deemed unsatisfactory to us, we reserve the rights to terminate your employment in such case. (FAQs for In-Scope Individual: https://www.hkab.org.hk/files/page/page-content/79/FAQs_for_In-Scope_Individuals_(24_July_2025)-1753348029.pdf)Skills:
Communication, Negotiation, Risk ManagementSkills Required
- Minimum 15 years experience in Compliance or control functions (Internal Audit, Non Financial Risks, Internal Control) and/or Corporate & Investment Banking
- Experience and knowledge of CIB activities (global markets, investment banking, global transaction banking) and associated compliance risks
- Knowledge of financial crime compliance (AML/CFT, sanctions), corporate compliance, market conduct, investor protection and data protection rules
- Strong governance and non-financial risk management mindset, including design and oversight of risk frameworks
- Ability to work in a matrix reporting structure and multi-functional, cross-cultural environment
- Management abilities to lead, coordinate and liaise with multi-geography teams
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Proactive approach, strategic thinking, strong organization and execution capabilities
- High level of integrity, ethics and confidentiality
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Mandarin language skills
What We Do
At BBVA we are leading the transformation of banking worldwide, united in pursuing our goal of bringing the age of opportunity to everyone. Firmly focused on the future, our on-going digital transformation is already producing disruptive innovations that power our vision of banking. Every one of our 112,465 employees, from branch staff to senior leaders, plays an essential role in giving our 85 million customers the cutting edge banking solutions that they deserve. Building on 165 years of history we know the importance of constant development, which is why we place so much confidence in the collaborative working environment that enables our people to grow and excel. If you would like to learn about the culture and opportunities on offer at a company that is leading the way for 21st century banking, head to the ‘Life’ tab to find out more.
