The Risk & Compliance Department at HFW is led by the London-based Risk & Compliance Partner and is organised across four core functions: Risk Legal, Business Intake (KYC focused), Conflicts and Systems.

• Led by the Head of Legal Risk in London.
• Includes a team of Risk Lawyers and paralegals across London and Hong Kong.
• Advises on legal and regulatory risk, including financial crime, sanctions, data protection and broader compliance matters.

Business Intake Team (KYC focused):

• Led by the Head of Business Acceptance (KYC), with Deputy Compliance Managers for EMEA and APAC.
• Comprises a global team of Compliance Officers and Senior Compliance Officers across London, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Melbourne.
• Responsible for client and matter onboarding, KYC and business acceptance processes, and related risk assessment support.

Conflicts

• Led by the Head of Conflicts. ...