Paul Liang
About Paul Liang
Paul Liang is the Head of Hong Kong Compliance at Jefferies, with extensive experience in compliance roles at major financial institutions.
Current Position at Jefferies
Paul Liang is currently the Head of Hong Kong Compliance at Jefferies. He has been in this role since 2021. In this capacity, he oversees compliance activities for the Hong Kong office, ensuring regulatory requirements are met and company policies are adhered to.
Role at Mizuho Securities Asia
From 2017 to 2021, Paul Liang served as Director, Sales and Trading Compliance at Mizuho Securities Asia in Hong Kong. Over his four-year tenure, he led compliance efforts for the sales and trading department, managing risk and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Previous Experience at J.P. Morgan
In 2017, Paul Liang worked as Vice President, Hong Kong Compliance at J.P. Morgan for three months. During this brief period, he participated in various compliance initiatives aimed at enhancing adherence to regulatory standards.
Roles at Morgan Stanley
Paul Liang held several significant roles at Morgan Stanley. From 2015 to 2017, he was Vice President, Asia Pacific Regulatory Relations. Prior to this, he served as Vice President, Head of Company Compliance from 2010 to 2015. His responsibilities included managing relationships with regulatory bodies and overseeing internal compliance programs.
Early Career at Goldman Sachs
Between 2006 and 2010, Paul Liang was an Associate, Equities Compliance at Goldman Sachs. In this role, he focused on compliance within the equities division, ensuring the company met all relevant regulatory requirements.
Educational Background in Law
Paul Liang studied Law at The University of Hong Kong, where he obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 2003 to 2006. His legal education provided him with a strong foundation in regulatory and compliance matters.
Communication Studies at University of Michigan
Paul Liang completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication Studies from 1998 to 2001. This academic background complements his professional roles by enhancing his communication and analytical skills.