This senior compliance role oversees business conduct and regulatory controls for Barclays’ electronic trading activities in Hong Kong. Responsibilities typically include advising trading and technology teams, monitoring electronic trading risks, reviewing governance and surveillance arrangements, supporting regulatory examinations, interpreting rules, escalating issues, and driving remediation. Candidates are expected to have substantial experience in compliance, markets, electronic trading, market conduct, or related control functions, ideally within an investment bank or financial institution. Strong knowledge of Hong Kong regulations and electronic trading practices is important, along with sound judgment, communication, stakeholder-management, analytical, and leadership skills. The role requires the ability to work independently, challenge business decisions constructively, and operate effectively across regional and global teams.
Barclays is a major British universal bank providing services across consumer banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth management, and markets. Its international business supports companies, institutions, governments, and private clients through financing, advisory, trading, research, payments, and risk-management solutions. Barclays has a significant presence in Asia-Pacific, including Hong Kong, where it serves as a regional financial and capital-markets hub. The bank operates in a highly regulated environment and places strong emphasis on responsible business conduct, effective controls, client protection, financial crime prevention, and market integrity. Its workforce includes specialists in investment banking, technology, operations, risk, compliance, data, and relationship management. The Hong Kong office commonly works with colleagues across Asia, Europe, and North America, making collaboration, cultural awareness, and the ability to work across time zones important aspects of many senior roles.
Hong Kong is a compact, international financial centre with strong opportunities in banking, asset management, fintech, compliance, risk, technology, consulting, and professional services. Its culture blends Cantonese and wider Chinese traditions with substantial international influence; English is widely used in business, while Cantonese is valuable socially. The lifestyle is fast-paced, convenient, and urban, with excellent public transport, diverse restaurants, shopping, nightlife, beaches, hiking, and nearby islands. Housing is expensive, particularly in central districts, although efficient transport allows commuting from areas such as Kowloon or the New Territories. Foreign professionals generally need an employment visa sponsored by their employer, and applicants must demonstrate suitable qualifications, experience, and a genuine role. Dependants may usually apply for dependent visas. Relocating candidates should budget for accommodation deposits, healthcare, schooling if relevant, and international tax advice. Hong Kong is not a single island, but includes Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and numerous outlying islands.
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