APAC Sanctions Compliance Architect

ANT Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ANT Group in Singapore is seeking a sanctions compliance professional to lead policy development and risk assessment for the Singapore and APAC region. You will shape frameworks, train staff, and ensure robust screening controls.

The role requires strong collaboration with legal, risk, and business units, plus proficiency in Chinese for internal communications. You will engage with regulators and drive timely regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years sanctions advisory experience in a financial institution.
• Proficiency in sanctions screening tools and related technologies.
• Strong skills in coordinating responses to regulatory inquiries and government investigations/litigation.
• A team player and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with multiple teams located in different jurisdictions and under strict deadlines.
• Experience with e-commerce, payments, MSB, or financial services strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Chinese is required for internal communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and implement sanctions compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks tailored to the Singapore and APAC region. Ensure adherence to local and international sanctions regulations, including but not limited to OFAC, EU, UK, UN, APAC local sanctions regulations, and company policies.
• Investigate potential sanctions hits, escalating as necessary, and recommend appropriate action.
• Provide subject matter expertise to internal teams on sanctions compliance, including business units, legal, and risk management. Assess sanctions risk for new products, services, and partnerships in the Singapore and APAC region.
• Develop and deliver sanctions compliance training for employees and key stakeholders. Promote a culture of compliance within the organization.
• Conduct annual entity level sanctions risk assessments and policy gap analyses. Prepare and present reports to senior management and relevant committees on sanctions compliance matters.
• Liaise with regulators and law enforcement agencies regarding sanctions inquiries, audits, or investigations. Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting related to sanctions.
• Track sanctions-related regulatory updates in Singapore and APAC jurisdictions and ensure timely implementation of changes.
• Manage sanctions-related incidents, including breach investigations and remedial actions. Maintain records of sanctions-related decisions and activities for audit purposes.
• Work closely with Global compliance Policies teams to ensure consistency and alignment with group-wide sanctions policies. Collaborate with Tech and Data teams to enhance sanctions screening and data quality controls.

Skills

Sanctions advisory experience

Sanctions screening tools

Regulatory inquiry coordination

Cross-jurisdiction collaboration

Experience with e-commerce/payments/MS

Chinese proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Law, Finance, or related field

Advanced degree or certification (CAMS/CGSS)

Job description

ANT Group in Singapore is seeking a sanctions compliance professional to lead policy development and risk assessment for the Singapore and APAC region. You will shape frameworks, train staff, and ensure robust screening controls.

The role requires strong collaboration with legal, risk, and business units, plus proficiency in Chinese for internal communications. You will engage with regulators and drive timely regulatory reporting.