AVP, Global Sanctions Compliance & Advisory

DBS Bank Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank Ltd is seeking a Compliance professional in Hong Kong to provide expert sanctions advisory and oversee transaction screening across business units. The role focuses on aligning with OFAC, UN, EU and local sanctions, ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory expectations.

You will manage complex payment reviews, monitor escalations, and collaborate with stakeholders to update sanctions procedures and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law or related discipline is required.
• Proven experience in financial crime compliance with sanctions advisory and transaction screening.
• Strong understanding of global sanctions regimes (OFAC, UN, EU, local frameworks).
• Experience handling complex payment reviews and ad hoc compliance queries.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert sanctions advisory to business units and stakeholders.
• Manage and resolve sanctions screening ad hoc requests and risk assessments.
• Conduct complex payment reviews and transaction monitoring escalations for sanctions risk.
• Analyze and interpret global sanctions regulations and assess their impact on products and services.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to update sanctions policies and screening systems.
• Assist in preparing management reports and regulatory submissions on sanctions compliance.

Skills

Sanctions advisory

Transaction screening

Regulatory understanding

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

OFAC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

ACAMS/ICA certification

Tools

Screening systems

Job description

DBS Bank Ltd is seeking a Compliance professional in Hong Kong to provide expert sanctions advisory and oversee transaction screening across business units. The role focuses on aligning with OFAC, UN, EU and local sanctions, ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory expectations.

You will manage complex payment reviews, monitor escalations, and collaborate with stakeholders to update sanctions procedures and reporting.