Regional Head of Compliance

Main Purpose

The primary point of contact for the management of all compliance matters in APAC, with a particular focus on Singapore, China and India.

Key Responsibilities    

Financial:

• Monitor developments in relevant regulation in and /or affecting the region escalating any new impacts to senior management and co-ordinating internal implementation response

• Assist the head of compliance with managing relevant regulator relationships, particularly MAS and the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) in Singapore

• Provide senior advisory oversight on all regulatory and compliance matters concerning the regional exchanges on which the Group trade. Advise the business on any compliance impact on new activity and initiatives

Physical:

• Advise the business on all sanctions related queries for the region. This will include:

- Analysing counterparties, individuals and structures to ensure all sanction risk identified and dealt with

- Advising the business on sanctions impact of proposed structures of transactions; and

- Provide training and updates to the business on developments

- Vessel screening

• Monitoring and advising the business on all bribery or corruption issues in the region. This will include:

- Reviewing and advising on high-risk service provider arrangements

- Assessing the risk, and available mitigation actions, in relation to joint venture’s Trafigura has with third parties in the region

- Undertaking any necessary investigations of potential breaches of policy; and

- Providing training and updates to the business on developments

- Compliance monitoring of Gifts Meals & Entertainment

• Providing the regional escalation point for the management of complex / non-standard AML issues

• Ensure all compliance policies (Anti-bribery and corruption; Competition; KYC / AML etc) reflect the up-to-date position for the region

• Act as the appointed Compliance Officer under the MinLaw Regulatory Regime

• Assistance with Internal Controls and Audit

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• University degree from a reputable university with a minimum of 10 years experiences in commodity compliance roles and/ or relevant legal roles, preferably with some of those experiences specifically focused on the APAC region

• Advanced level of English is a requirement and ability in Mandarin will be beneficial for the APAC region

• Self-motivated with the ability to think through problems, learn about the business, use own judgment and be assertive

• Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Team player with good communication skills – verbal and written

• Fast learner, adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of international sanctions especially EU, UK, US, Singapore and Switzerland

• Knowledge of Precious Metals trading compliance

Key Relationships          

• Regional and Global Compliance Team

• Commercial and Operation teams

• Accounting teams

• Treasury team
• Regional Legal teams