APAC Regional Sanctions Compliance Lead

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale APAC seeks an experienced sanctions compliance professional to support the sanctions framework and advisory services across the region. The role involves ensuring adherence to sanctions regimes, providing timely input, and collaborating with KYC, AML and other control functions to manage sanctions risk.

The incumbent will participate in policy enhancement, incident reporting, and regional training while staying abreast of regulatory developments and market practices relevant to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sanctions regimes and financial crime risk assessments.
• Familiarity with EU/US/UN/HK sanctions and related controls.
• ACAMS CGSS preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely sanctions compliance opinions on proposed transactions and agreements.
• Conduct onboardings and reviews of customers for sanctions exposure.
• Clear sanctions-related alerts in a timely manner.
• Review escalated customer files and advise on remediation actions.

Skills

Sanctions compliance

Financial crime

KYC knowledge

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

ACAMS CGSS

Tools

Microsoft

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Job description

Societe Generale APAC seeks an experienced sanctions compliance professional to support the sanctions framework and advisory services across the region. The role involves ensuring adherence to sanctions regimes, providing timely input, and collaborating with KYC, AML and other control functions to manage sanctions risk.

The incumbent will participate in policy enhancement, incident reporting, and regional training while staying abreast of regulatory developments and market practices relevant to