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Sanctions Lead

International Permanent View Job Description
This is a critical compliance role managing a team and the successful candidate's primary focus will be to advise business on Sanctions matters and be well versed in Trade Finance. The role covers the entire compliance spectrum including Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Data Privacy and Protection and Know Your Customer.
  • Leadership Role
  • Dynamic Team

About Our Client

Our client is a leading financial institution with strong and growing presence at key international locations such as Hong Kong, Los Angeles & London. Their activities are now covering more than 100 kinds of products and through merger, acquisition, investment and equity participation. All these investments provide strong support for the steady development of the Company's international businesses.

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Compliance, the Sanctions Lead will be involved in the following :-

  • Work with respective business departments, as well as third parties, proactively and collaboratively in the implementation of compliance programme and to resolve issues.
  • Manage and monitor key compliance activities and report on a regular basis as to their status and actions taken to mitigate such risks.
  • Advise on the business activities that are in or out of scope, per current regulatory status as well as evaluate key outputs from regulators, industry bodies and advising Management and respective business units of the impact.
  • Conduct internal investigation where needed, in relation to any compliance issue and produce investigation report.

The Successful Applicant

To qualify, the potential Sanctions Lead should meet the following criteria :-

  • At least 10 years of compliance experience with strong knowledge in Sanctions.
  • Strong knowledge in Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Data Privacy and Protection, Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer programmes.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong stakeholder collaboration skills.

What's on Offer

Our client is providing a unique opportunity in Singapore to help grow their footprint in the region. As this is a senior role, remuneration and bonuses will be in line with market.

Contact
Devan Nanthacumar (Lic No:R1871442 / EA no:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-052024-6412798
Phone number
+65 6416 9879

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Compliance & Legal
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
International
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Devan Nanthacumar (Lic No:R1871442 / EA no:18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9879
Job Reference
JN-052024-6412798

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