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Our Team

Building the Future of AI + Compliance​

Uway is a distributed team of compliance experts, AI engineers, and fintech veterans united by a common mission: making regulatory compliance intelligent, accessible, and efficient.

👥 Leadership​

Founder & CEO​

Background:

  • 10+ years in financial services and compliance technology
  • Former roles at major payment processors and fintech startups
  • Deep expertise in Asian regulatory frameworks (HKMA, SFC, MAS)
  • Passionate about applying AI to solve real-world compliance challenges

Focus:

  • Company vision and strategy
  • Client relationships and partnerships
  • Regulatory landscape monitoring
  • Business development

Head of AI​

Background:

  • PhD in Machine Learning / Computer Science
  • Experience building production AI systems at scale
  • Specialized in RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and domain-specific LLMs
  • Published researcher in NLP and knowledge graphs

Focus:

  • AI agent architecture and development
  • Model fine-tuning for compliance domains
  • Knowledge base structure and retrieval optimization
  • Technical team leadership

Head of Compliance​

Background:

  • Former compliance officer at licensed financial institutions
  • Expert in AML/CFT, KYC, and payment regulations
  • Experience with regulatory audits and licensing applications
  • Deep network across Asian regulatory bodies

Focus:

  • Content accuracy and regulatory alignment
  • Client compliance strategy
  • Regulatory update monitoring
  • Training and enablement

🌟 Our People​

Compliance Researchers​

  • Former regulators and compliance officers
  • Subject matter experts in specific jurisdictions
  • Responsible for curating and validating knowledge base content
  • Ensure AI outputs are accurate and up-to-date

AI Engineers​

  • Full-stack ML engineers
  • Experts in LLM fine-tuning, RAG systems, and API integrations
  • Build and maintain AI agent infrastructure
  • Optimize for accuracy, latency, and cost

Solutions Architects​

  • Bridge between compliance requirements and technical implementation
  • Design custom workflows for enterprise clients
  • Lead integration projects
  • Provide technical consultation during sales process

Customer Success​

  • Onboard new clients
  • Provide ongoing support and training
  • Gather feedback for product improvement
  • Ensure clients achieve their compliance goals

🏠 Work Culture​

Distributed by Design​

  • Team members across Hong Kong, Singapore, and mainland China
  • Async-first communication (written docs > meetings)
  • Flexible hours, results-oriented
  • Regular in-person meetups (quarterly)

Learning & Growth​

  • Budget for conferences and certifications
  • Weekly knowledge sharing sessions
  • Access to regulatory databases and AI tools
  • Encouraged to publish and speak at industry events

Transparency​

  • Open book management (financials shared with team)
  • Regular all-hands updates
  • Clear career progression frameworks
  • Feedback culture (upward, downward, peer-to-peer)

🎯 What We Look For​

For Compliance Roles​

  • Deep understanding of financial regulations
  • Experience in payments, crypto, or fintech
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Curiosity about AI and technology
  • Ability to translate complex regulations into clear guidance

For Engineering Roles​

  • Strong foundation in ML/AI (especially LLMs)
  • Production experience with Python, TypeScript, or Go
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)
  • Interest in fintech and regulatory domains
  • Bias for action and iterative development

For All Roles​

  • Integrity and attention to detail
  • Customer-first mindset
  • Comfortable with ambiguity (startup environment)
  • Passion for the mission
  • Collaborative and humble

🚀 Join Us​

Current Openings:

RoleLocationType
Senior Compliance AnalystHong Kong (Hybrid)Full-time
AI Engineer (RAG Specialist)Remote (Asia)Full-time
Solutions ArchitectSingapore / HKFull-time
Customer Success ManagerRemote (Asia)Full-time

How to Apply:

  1. Send your CV and a brief note to uway.hk@hkuway.com
  2. Mention which role you're interested in
  3. Share why you're excited about AI + compliance
  4. We'll respond within 5 business days

What to Expect:

  • Initial conversation (30 min) — culture fit and motivation
  • Technical / case study assessment (role-dependent)
  • Team interviews (1-2 rounds)
  • Offer and onboarding

🤝 Advisors & Partners​

Regulatory Advisors​

  • Former HKMA and SFC officials
  • Legal experts in fintech and crypto regulations
  • Provide guidance on complex interpretation questions

Technology Partners​

  • Cloud Infrastructure: GCP, AWS
  • AI/ML Platforms: NVIDIA, OpenAI, Anthropic
  • KYC/AML: Sumsub, Onfido, ComplyCube
  • Payment Rails: Stripe, Adyen, Airwallex

Industry Affiliations​

  • Hong Kong Fintech Association
  • Singapore FinTech Association
  • Various regulatory working groups and industry forums

📞 Connect with Us​

General Inquiries:

Press & Media:

  • Contact us for interviews, speaking opportunities, or press releases
  • uway.hk@hkuway.com (subject: Media Inquiry)

Learn More:

Last updated: May 2026