Compliance Officer - Hong Kong
Compliance Officer - Hong Kong
About Us
Tridge is a global agri-food data intelligence platform building solutions to reduce information asymmetry and inefficiencies across the global food and agriculture value chain. By combining technology, large-scale data, and deep market expertise, Tridge supports more transparent, efficient, and reliable cross-border trade for market participants worldwide.
As part of this mission, Tridge operates Tridge Pay, a digital escrow and payment solution designed to support secure B2B trade transactions. Tridge Pay plays a critical role in enabling trust, compliance, and operational stability across global markets.
We are looking for professionals who take ownership, work with focus and discipline, and are motivated by solving complex, real-world problems together with a global team.
About the Pay & Exchange Team
The Pay & Exchange team is responsible for the development and operation of Tridge Pay, including payments, escrow, and regulatory compliance. The team works closely with internal stakeholders across product, operations, legal, and finance, while ensuring that Tridge Pay operates in line with applicable AML, CFT, and KYC regulations.
This role will serve as a core compliance function for Tridge Pay, covering both AML/CFT policy and KYC execution.
Role Overview
The Compliance Officer will be responsible for establishing and maintaining AML/CFT compliance frameworks for Tridge Pay while also directly performing KYC and customer due diligence activities. This role requires hands-on execution as well as policy-level ownership, working closely with HQ-based teams.
What you will do
- AML / Compliance Framework
- Develop, implement, and maintain AML/CFT policies and procedures aligned with Tridge Pay’s business model
- Ensure compliance with applicable AML/CFT regulations and regulatory expectations
- Conduct periodic compliance self-assessments, risk assessments, and gap analyses
- Establish and continuously improve internal compliance systems, controls, and monitoring processes
- Support and coordinate with the compliance team based in HQ (Seoul)
- Monitor operational adherence to internal policies and guidelines
- Design and deliver internal compliance and AML/CFT training programs, including CDD and record-keeping requirements
- KYC & Customer Due Diligence
- Perform KYC during account onboarding, periodic reviews, and event-driven reviews for corporate clients
- Conduct customer identification, business verification, ownership structure reviews, and name screening
- Assess customer risk levels and escalate high-risk or complex cases to senior stakeholders
- Manage KYC documentation requests and follow-ups with clients
- Support internal and external inquiries related to KYC, compliance, and Tridge Pay processes
- Participate in ad hoc compliance or regulatory-related projects as needed
What you need to succeed
- Required
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in compliance, AML, KYC, or risk functions within financial institutions, MSO-licensed payment or remittance companies, fintech, or related professional services
- Solid understanding of AML/CFT regulations and KYC/CDD requirements
- Hands-on experience performing corporate KYC reviews
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Hong Kong residency with valid working authorization
- Preferred
- Certifications such as CAMS, ICA, AAMLP, or equivalent
- Experience working with cross-border or international teams
- Preferred Characteristics
- Self-starter with strong ownership and accountability
- High ethical standards and integrity
- Analytical and detail-oriented mindset with strong investigative skills
- Comfortable operating in a fast-changing, lean environment
- Aligned with Tridge’s mission and willing to grow together through new challenges
Employment Type
- Contract Employment (1 year), renewable based on performance
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (one-hour lunch break)
Work Type
- Remote
Our Values
- Care
We care about our customers, our people, our products, and society. - Discipline
We value disciplined execution and ownership in achieving meaningful outcomes. - Intensity
We work with focus and intensity to meet ambitious goals in a complex global environment.
Interview Process
Application Review → Interview with Recruiter → Interview with Team or Department Lead (additional interview may be scheduled if needed) → Offer Call
If you are motivated to build and operate compliant global payment infrastructure while working closely with KYC and AML operations, we encourage you to apply and join Tridge Pay.