Job Description

Job Responsibilities: Sanctions Investigation and Name Screening To perform due diligence on (1) 2nd level transactions sanctions screening; and (2) 1st or 2nd level sanctions name screening escalated from APAC branches in accordance to the steps, timeframes, and prioritization set out in procedures in a complete, accurate and timely manner. Advisory To provide sanctions advice to stakeholders in the Asia Pacific region (including providing a decision on escalated sanctions-related cases at regional level), provide sanctions-related trainings to relevant stakeholders to instil strong sanctions compliance knowledge and represent the APAC region (ex-Japan) in the bank’s global initiatives on sanctions-related matters, including risk assessment and implementation of policies and procedures. Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in sanctions area
• Experience in providing sanctions advisory on payments / trade finance transactions / CDD/ KYC reviews / product reviews / risk assessment / training / policies/ procedures
• Meticulous and possesses a good sense of awareness with regards to sanction regulations/ policies required for the investigation scope of work
• A team player and an organised individual who able to multi-task to meet and deliver within Service Level Agreements/ stipulated timelines
• Possess prior exposure related to Financial Crime or in related field of sanctions screening
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region as well as globally
• Adaptability to contribute to multiple tasks with different scopes at the same time, stakeholder management, presentation skills for the purpose of reporting, status, and progress
• Knowledge in UN and US sanctions regulations. Able to interpret and understand sanctions regulations of countries in Asia Pacific region