VP, APAC FCC

Danos Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos Group in Singapore is seeking an APAC FCC Lead to head second-line advisory for financial crime compliance across the region. You will drive the framework and provide expert guidance to senior business stakeholders.

Responsibilities include AML/KYC, sanctions and anti-bribery controls, regional oversight of risk and third-party providers, and regulator engagements with MAS/SFC. You will operate independently within a global matrix and report to governance forums.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of financial crime compliance experience in financial services.
• Experience as the designated FCC oversight lead or a senior advisory role.
• Strong AML/KYC background with sanctions and anti-bribery exposure.
• Regional APAC coverage; Hong Kong and Greater China experience is a plus.
• Direct engagement with regulators such as MAS and SFC.
• Clear, detailed communicator who can advise senior stakeholders.
• Works independently within a global matrix structure, without a local line manager.
• ACAMS, ICA or equivalent certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead APAC FCC framework enhancement across AML/CFT, KYC/CDD, sanctions and anti-bribery.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to business and other stakeholders.
• Carry out regional oversight of financial crime risk and third-party providers across APAC.
• Assess and design the target operating model for financial crime controls with business, operations and outsourced providers.
• Support delivery of a global FCC enhancement programme in the region.
• Act as the designated FCC oversight individual and lead regulatory interactions.
• Prepare and present reporting to governance forums.
• Track local and cross-border regulatory developments and advise the business on impact.

Job description

Our client, a global asset management firm in Singapore is seeking an APAC FCC Lead to lead their second line FCC advisory across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the ongoing enhancement of the financial crime compliance framework across APAC, covering AML/CFT, KYC/CDD, sanctions and anti-bribery and corruption.
2. Provide technical advice and guidance to business and other stakeholders.
3. Carry out regional oversight of financial crime risk and third-party service providers across key markets in APAC.
4. Assess and design the target operating model for financial crime controls, working with business, operations and outsourced service providers.
5. Support delivery of a global financial crime enhancement programme in the region.
6. Act as the designated individual responsible for financial crime oversight, in line with local regulatory expectations, and lead regulatory interactions on FCC matters.
7. Prepare and present reporting to governance forums.
8. Track local and cross-border regulatory developments and industry guidance, and advise the business on their impact

Requirements:

1. At least 10 years of financial crime compliance experience in financial services; asset management, private banking or banking backgrounds considered.
2. Prior experience as the individual responsible for financial crime oversight, or in a comparable senior FCC advisory role.
3. Strong AML/KYC foundation with exposure to sanctions and anti-bribery and corruption.
4. Regional APAC coverage. Hong Kong and Greater China experience is an advantage.
5. Direct experience engaging regulators such as MAS and SFC.
6. Sound judgement on risk and controls, including assessment of residual risk.
7. Clear, detailed communicator who explains the reasoning behind advice and can hold a position with senior business stakeholders.
8. Works independently within a global matrix structure, without a local line manager.
9. ACAMS, ICA or equivalent certification is an advantage.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.