APAC Sanctions Compliance Lead: Regulatory Engagement

ANT Group

Hong Kong

On-site

HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

ANT Group seeks a seasoned sanctions compliance leader to oversee APAC regulatory programs from Hong Kong or Singapore. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams across regulators, operations and technology to adapt global policies to local rules while supporting market entry and product launches.

Fluency in Mandarin and English is required, with extensive experience handling MAS inquiries and multi‑jurisdictional compliance programs.

Qualifications

8+ years of sanctions and/or AML experience in financial services or payments.
Strong understanding of APAC regulatory landscape with multi‑jurisdictional exposure.
Experience handling regulatory inquiries or examinations (e.g., MAS).
Proven track record building compliance programs in emerging markets.
Expertise in STR/SAR governance and risk-based investigations.
Excellent cross‑cultural communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

Act as the principal regional sanctions compliance officer for APAC (Singapore, Malaysia, SE Asia) and implement the regional sanctions framework.
Serve as primary contact for regulatory examinations and enforcement actions by authorities (e.g., MAS), managing evidence and engagement strategy.
Establish sanctions controls in emerging markets to enable market entry and product rollout.
Localize global compliance policies into jurisdiction-specific procedures and standards.
Oversee lifecycle of STRs/SARs for APAC with risk-based investigations and remediation.
Collaborate with business, operations, and tech teams to embed compliance into front-end processes.