Financial Crime Counsel (HK/SG)

Oliver James Associates Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a seasoned compliance professional to oversee financial crime risk management across Asia-Pacific, focusing on economic and trade sanctions. This strategic role will involve advising senior stakeholders, ensuring regulatory alignment, and fostering a strong compliance culture within the organization.

Qualifications

• At least 8 PQE in compliance, focusing on financial crime.
• Deep expertise in global and APAC sanctions.
• Experience with AML, anti-bribery, and fraud compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead APAC Financial Crime Compliance Program.
• Advise stakeholders on financial crime risks and policies.
• Oversee risk assessments and policy updates.

Skills

Financial crime compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Legally qualified in Common Law

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned compliance professional to lead the financial crime risk management efforts across Asia-Pacific, with a strong focus on economic and trade sanctions. This high-impact role supports the regional Head of Compliance and partners with global financial crime leadership to ensure robust governance, regulatory alignment, and risk mitigation. This role can be based in Singapore or Hong Kong.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of the APAC Financial Crime Compliance Program in line with global standards.

• Advise senior stakeholders and boards across APAC entities on financial crime risks, policies, and regulatory obligations.

• Monitor and assess regulatory developments, especially in sanctions and broader financial crime, and ensure business readiness.

• Oversee financial crime risk assessments, policy updates, and control frameworks across key markets including Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, India, Malaysia, and China.

• Maintain constructive relationships with key regulators and contribute to governance forums.

• Drive training, communication, and monitoring efforts to embed a strong compliance culture.

Leadership & Strategic Impact:

• Champion the company's ethical standards and compliance culture across the region.

• Provide strategic insights to align compliance plans with business goals and regulatory trends.

• Collaborate globally to escalate and manage cross-border risks and participate in global compliance initiatives.

What You Bring:

• Legally qualified in Common Law with at least 8 PQE.

• Deep expertise in global and APAC sanctions regimes (US, EU, UK, UN, and local laws).

• Experience in broader financial crimes compliance (AML, anti-bribery, fraud).

• Strong commercial awareness and industry knowledge (insurance/reinsurance preferred).

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

If interested, please click "Apply" or contact JJ How via [e-mail] for a further confidential discussion.