Compliance Director recruitment
ABOUT OUR CLIENT:
Our client is a global leading Financial Services MNC. Due to constant growth and commitment to China a position has arisen for a compliance professional to join their office in Shanghai as China Compliance Head (Director level).
ABOUT THE ROLE:
You will be responsible for providing leadership to the activities of the China entity when it comes to compliance related matters. You will also be accountable for providing Compliance advisory functions with particular focus in relation to activities undertaken for China. Activities will include executing due diligence over prospect and existing partners, advising on relevant Enterprise Compliance policies to be referred to when dealing with partners and developing specific deals. These would include data security, open network confidentiality and anti-corruption principles, as well as general AML requirements. On top of that the role is required to build and maintain active relationships and coordinating activities with a number of critical functions, such as General Counsel, Operational Risk and Control, the Anti-Corruption group, the Network Information Controls and Privacy, Enterprise Risk Management and the Internal Audit Group. The roles is also required to interact with external partners Compliance Officers and business representatives of all levels.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT:
- Masters Degree and/or Compliance Qualifications required,
- Proven work experience in a Compliance role (preferred if in a regulated environment),
- Risk Management experienced is an advantage,
- Proven People Leadership skills,
- Proficient in AML investigative work, including client due diligence procedures, sanctions and PEPs screening.
- Experience in Compliance advisory roles, including handling senior management relationships and providing advice to the business on Compliance and regulatory aspects.
- Strong working methodology, which includes systematic and detailed approach to investigative work.
- Ability to evidence the activities undertaking, decision making and rationale for such decisions, considering relevant regulatory, compliance and reputational risks.
- Maturity and indepency, ability to work independently with minimal supervision and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Language skills as fluently spoken and written English and Mandarin is required.
- Ability to travel as required for business or Compliance meetings.