Sanctions Advisory Specialist

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the APAC Regional Head of Sanctions to mitigate risks associated with sanctioned entities and countries.
• Provide expert guidance on sanctions-related matters, helping establish robust organizational structures and control mechanisms.
• Liaise with client service officers to make compliance-based decisions on transaction requests.
• Monitor the evolving sanctions regulatory landscape in the region, facilitating policy adjustments.
• Conduct thorough reviews of transaction requests to ensure adherence to sanctions regulations and internal policies.
• Investigate and review escalated payment messages for potential sanctions or policy violations.
• Contribute to deal team activities by drafting sanctions clauses.
• Evaluate and make decisions regarding the adoption of new clients and review of existing clients.
• Assist in fulfilling sanctions-related reporting obligations to competent authorities.
• Handle inquiries from regulatory authorities, internal and external auditors, and business units related to sanctions compliance.
• Conduct training and briefing sessions for business and infrastructure units.
• Participate in global and regional calls to stay updated on regional developments.
• Report any sanctions breaches to the AFC Sanctions Breach Team.