Principal Compliance Officer

This position is posted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Job Ref: 260626011-IE 學系/部門：Office of the Vice President (Administration and Development) Category: Management / Professional 截止日期：10 July 2026 Source: PolyU Careers Apply: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=260626011 ---

(Ref. 260626011-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) support the Head, Legal, Risk and Compliance, to review, enhance and implement the risk management and compliance frameworks, policies and procedures at institutional and departmental levels;

(b) develop and execute organisation-wide training and awareness programmes to foster a strong culture of compliance and proactive risk management of the University community;

(c) identify emerging regulatory, business and/or operational risks, and formulate systematic and effective mitigation plans;

(d) monitor and conduct review on compliance with statutory requirements, best practices, and internal policies and procedures; and

(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Vice President (Administration and Development) or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Law, Risk Management or a related discipline;

(b) have not less than fifteen years of experience in risk management and regulatory compliance, including at least ten years in a managerial role;

(c) have proven ability in change management, planning and execution of risk management and compliance initiatives;

(d) have strong knowledge of the regulatory environment, governance and risk management;

(e) have excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills as well as the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments;

(f) have an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including fluency in Cantonese and Putonghua;

(g) have strong interpersonal and communications skills; and

(h) be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Consideration of applications will commence on 10 July 2026 until the position is filled.