Assistant Vice President, High Net Worth Compliance

FWD Insurance

Assistant Vice President handling compliance for High Net Worth business at FWD Group in a regional context. Leading compliance oversight and providing regulatory engagement for cross-border activities.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeTaikoo Shing • 🇭🇰 Hong KongLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in compliance oversight for High Net Worth (HNW) clients, with a strong focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and sanctions. Proven ability to engage with stakeholders and provide guidance across compliance teams while managing cross-border regulatory requirements.

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HNW Compliance OversightAML ExperienceStakeholder ManagementRegulatory EngagementCross-Border Activities

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Hard Skills

Compliance OversightSource Of Wealth ReviewsEnhanced Due DiligenceProduct GovernanceRegulatory EngagementRisk ManagementFinancial Institutions ExperienceHNW Customer OnboardingTransformational ChangeLegal Compliance

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationCoachingTrainingInfluencing Without AuthorityBusiness Acumen

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

High Net WorthCross-Border SalesSanctionsFinancial ComplianceAsian Cultures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Compliance oversight HNW and cross-border sales compliance oversight
HNW customer onboarding, source of wealth reviews, and enhanced due diligence oversight
HNW product governance and new initiative reviews
Regulatory engagement relating to HNW and cross-border activities
Coordination with Legal, Product, Operations and Compliance FCC teams on HNW strategy initiatives
Provide guidance, coaching, and training to Compliance teams across the Group
Proactively escalate issues of concern to Compliance and Risk senior management where non-financial risk issues arise

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years' experience in regional or global financial institutions (insurance or banking)
Direct experience supporting HNW channels
Strong AML and sanctions experience
Bachelor or equivalent degree in legal, accounting, business, or finance
Business acumen to drive transformational changes while balancing the interests of relevant stakeholders
Expert stakeholder management and executive communication, including experience in managing different Asian cultures and ability to influence without authority.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off