The role
We are looking for a Regulatory and Licensing Consultant to help clients set up and run regulated businesses. You will guide them through licence applications and ongoing compliance with regulators such as the Hong Kong SFC, the DFSA in DIFC and the FSRA in ADGM, working with our structuring and compliance teams.
Key responsibilities
- Advise clients on which licence or registration they need for their planned activity.
- Prepare and manage licence applications, including business plans, policies, procedures and files for key individuals.
- Act as the main contact with regulators during the application process and answer their questions.
- Draft and review compliance manuals, AML policies and risk assessments for regulated clients.
- Support ongoing compliance: regulatory returns, compliance monitoring and annual reviews.
- Run gap analyses and health checks on existing regulated businesses.
- Follow regulatory changes and explain their impact to clients in clear, practical terms.
- Work with our corporate, banking and compliance teams on the full client setup.
Requirements
- Degree in law, finance or a related field.
- At least five years of experience in regulatory consulting, licensing or compliance at a consultancy, law firm, regulator or regulated firm.
- Strong knowledge of the licensing regime of the Hong Kong SFC, or of the DFSA and FSRA in the UAE.
- Experience writing licence applications, policies and compliance manuals.
- Clear writing and strong project management skills.
- Right to work in Hong Kong or based in the UAE, depending on location.
Nice to have
- Experience with both Hong Kong and UAE regulators.
- Experience with virtual asset, fund management or advisory licences.
- Knowledge of Swiss FINMA rules.
- A compliance certificate such as CAMS or an ICA diploma.
Languages
Fluent English is required. Cantonese or Mandarin is required for Hong Kong. Arabic or French is a plus.
About Bolster Group
Bolster Group is an international consulting firm with over a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs, families and companies set up, structure and operate across borders. We advise on cross-border structuring, compliance, banking relationships and financial risk, with teams in Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Geneva. Our clients trust us with sensitive matters, so we work with discretion, precision and a long-term view.
What we offer
- A role with real responsibility in an international consulting firm with over a decade of experience.
- Varied, interesting cross-border work with clients from many countries.
- Daily work with colleagues in Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Geneva.
- A senior, close-knit team where your work is visible and valued.
- Training and support to grow your technical skills.
- Competitive package based on experience, discussed at interview.