VP, APAC FCC

Our client, a global asset management firm in Singapore is seeking an APAC FCC Lead to lead their second line FCC advisory across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the ongoing enhancement of the financial crime compliance framework across APAC, covering AML/CFT, KYC/CDD, sanctions and anti-bribery and corruption.
2. Provide technical advice and guidance to business and other stakeholders.
3. Carry out regional oversight of financial crime risk and third-party service providers across key markets in APAC.
4. Assess and design the target operating model for financial crime controls, working with business, operations and outsourced service providers.
5. Support delivery of a global financial crime enhancement programme in the region.
6. Act as the designated individual responsible for financial crime oversight, in line with local regulatory expectations, and lead regulatory interactions on FCC matters.
7. Prepare and present reporting to governance forums.
8. Track local and cross-border regulatory developments and industry guidance, and advise the business on their impact

Requirements:

1. At least 10 years of financial crime compliance experience in financial services; asset management, private banking or banking backgrounds considered.
2. Prior experience as the individual responsible for financial crime oversight, or in a comparable senior FCC advisory role.
3. Strong AML/KYC foundation with exposure to sanctions and anti-bribery and corruption.
4. Regional APAC coverage. Hong Kong and Greater China experience is an advantage.
5. Direct experience engaging regulators such as MAS and SFC.
6. Sound judgement on risk and controls, including assessment of residual risk.
7. Clear, detailed communicator who explains the reasoning behind advice and can hold a position with senior business stakeholders.
8. Works independently within a global matrix structure, without a local line manager.
9. ACAMS, ICA or equivalent certification is an advantage.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV for a confidential discussion.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.