Compliance Officer, Operational Risk

Qube Research & Technologies; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT's culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

We are seeking a Senior Compliance Officer with strong operational risk experience in the APAC region to join our team in Hong Kong.

Your future role within QRT:

• Oversee and execute second-line operational risk controls across APAC, ensuring alignment with global and local standards.
• Conduct control testing and monitoring to assess framework effectiveness and identify improvements.
• Partner with regional compliance, risk teams, and external consultants to implement jurisdiction-specific controls.
• Prepare management reports highlighting risk findings, control performance, and recommendations.
• Support remediation efforts and process improvements following audits and internal reviews.
• Track APAC regulatory developments, assess risk impacts, and coordinate updates to controls.
• Maintain and enhance compliance and operational risk frameworks, including manuals, training, and monitoring programs.
• Embed operational risk into business initiatives by working closely with functional and business leads.
• Lead or support gap analyses from regulatory reviews and manage corrective actions.
• Ensure consistent application of the operational risk control framework across APAC offices.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of the global operational risk framework in the region.
• Develop and maintain risk maps; identify, assess, and escalate key risks.
• Support vendor oversight and due diligence processes.
• Oversee outsourced functions and related operational risk considerations.

Your present skillset:

• Educated to Bachelor's degree level in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or a related numerical discipline.
• 10+ years of operational risk experience within the APAC region with a strong understanding of control frameworks and risk management practices
• Strong knowledge of regulations relevant to asset management, particularly within the APAC region.
• Proven ability to take ownership of tasks, ensuring high standards and deadlines are consistently met.
• Skilled in coordinating projects and tasks, keeping key stakeholders informed of progress.
• Able to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently, with a strong desire to learn and develop
• Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and seniority levels.
• Effective project management and organisational capabilities, with experience handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, able to assess complex issues and drive solutions.

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.