Responsible Officer (RO) and Compliance Officer Recruitment

In a licensed corporation, the presence of Responsible Officer ("RO") is required by the SFC with a view to implementing a stronger management accountability principle. Moreover, many corporations hire compliance officers to meet the on-going compliance requirements arising from tightening regulations.

However, recruiting the right candidates takes months if not years due to talent shortage, mismatch of job scope and candidate competency and misalignment in remunerations. 

How Alles Helps

Alongside the on-going compliance support we offer,  Alles works with our hiring partners to assist our clients in recruiting ROs and Compliance Officers in an effective manner. 

Hiring is not only about finding the right candidate but also understanding what a company needs for compliance.

The following are some frequently asked questions from our clients:

• If my company is licensed to carry out more than one regulated activity, does it mean there should be in place more than two ROs?
• How to access a candidate’s competence and chance of approval for his application to become a RO?
• What does a compliance officer do?
• Can an unlicensed director be the MIC of the company?
• Is my company over-paying or under-paying the ROs?

Here's how Alles and our partners can help:

• Assess what kind of candidates our clients need;
• Identify suitable candidates by scouring through our comprehensive database and network;
• Screen the candidates' qualifications;
• Liaise with the candidates and our clients for interviews;
• Update our clients on the employment market trend; and
• Assist in negotiation with the candidates regarding terms of employment