Global Sanctions Compliance Officer (Good work-life balance)
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Location
Hong Kong
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Contact:
Stephanie Lui
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Contact email:
s.lui@hamlynwilliams.com
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Salary high:
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Salary low:
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Published:
6 months ago
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Expiry date:
2021-12-25
A top tier Fintech company is now looking for a Global Sanctions Officer to be based in Hong Kong to look after over 20 offices across, APAC, US, EU and Canada etc, reporting to the Global Compliance Officer.
Job Descriptions
- Provide Sanctions advisory on matters related to sanctions regulatory compliance of all applicable regimes, especially OFAC sanctions.
- Develop and periodic update the sanctions risk assessment.
- Establish and ensure implementation of global sanctions policies and procedures to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the programs.
- Monitor programs to identify process and system risks and improvement opportunities.
- Mitigate sanctions risks through appropriate control implementation and testing.
- Ensure the program maintains thorough and accurate record keeping.
- Review escalated sanctions review cases to provide approvals or guidance.
- Ensure sanctions true hits are reported immediately and appropriately to relevant authorities in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Manage screening vendors and conduct periodic due diligence and testing.
- Develop and deliver targeted sanctions trainings to different lines of business and supporting functions.
- Collaborate with external counsel or auditors to conduct independent program testing.
- Drive the special projects in support of the sanctions compliance program as needed.
QUALIFICATION
- College or higher Degree holder of Law (preference), Finance and other related disciplines
- At least 10 years relevant compliance experience in the financial services industry
- Strong and demonstrated knowledge of US OFAC sanctions and other global sanctions regimes regulations, screening programs and sanctions compliance best practices
- Good command of written and spoken English and Mandarin
- Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a global organization to achieve desired objectives
Please send your CV to s.lui@hamlynwilliams.com
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