Responsible Officer (RO) – HKSFC Type 1 & Type 4

RD Technologies is seeking an experienced Responsible Officer (RO) to lead and oversee Hong Kong SFC Type 1 (Dealing in Securities) and Type 4 (Advising on Securities) regulated activities. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with Business Development, Product, Compliance, and Technology teams to design and deliver a stablecoin- and virtual asset-focused business within the SFC regulatory framework. You will navigate the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and support the Web3 transformation of traditional payment, trading, and investment infrastructure.

What you'll do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), external legal counsel, auditors, and key industry stakeholders, ensuring ongoing compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
• Work with front- and back-office teams to establish, implement, and enhance internal policies and procedures in line with SFC codes, guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day regulated operations after licensing and ensure strict compliance with the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO), anti-money laundering (AML), and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) requirements.
• Act as a senior regulatory adviser to management, providing practical guidance on business strategy, product development, operational structure, and regulatory risk.
• Conduct market research, competitive benchmarking, and regulatory analysis to provide timely updates on relevant legal, regulatory, and market developments.
• Collaborate with product and business leaders to translate client needs and market opportunities into commercially viable and regulatory-compliant strategies.
• Provide regulatory and compliance input into the design and development of trading platforms, payment infrastructure, custody arrangements, and related systems.

What you bring

• Current SFC approval as a Responsible Officer for Type 1 and Type 4 regulated activities, or completion of the Competence and Virtue Assessment Programme (CVAP) within a short period.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience drafting and reviewing regulatory communications, policies, procedures, licensing submissions, and other compliance documents.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience overseeing day-to-day regulated operations.
• Strong ability to quickly comprehend, analyse, and interpret legal and regulatory documents.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to explain regulatory and compliance requirements clearly to technical, product, and business teams.
• Fluency in English and Chinese (written and spoken).
• Familiarity with digital payment gateways, fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat on- and off-ramps, virtual asset trading platforms, stablecoins, and modern financial technology infrastructure.

Nice to have

• Cantonese and/or Mandarin proficiency.