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:

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

Requirements:

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