We are actively seeking a seasoned Payment Sanctions Compliance and Governance Specialist to join our AIDC Group AML Compliance team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in devising, overseeing, and ensuring the seamless implementation of our Group-wide Sanctions program across our licensed entities, with a particular emphasis on the SEA and LATAM regions. Additionally, this role will encompass the formulation and execution of governance framework, including management oversight and management information reporting.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Formulate and implement Group-wide Payment Sanctions policies and controls in accordance with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and business needs, ensuring effective deployment across all operational locations;
• Develop and implement the Group framework for Name Screening tuning, calibration and optimization;
• Conduct regular reviews and validations to ensure the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of name screening systems;
• Offer advisory support and coordination on Group Sanctions-related policies, including consultation and feedback;
• Deliver training on Sanctions policies, procedures, and guidelines to enhance awareness;
• Provide expert advisory to local MLROs, business units, and functions regarding sanctions-related matters, including policy interpretation and application;
• Conduct thorough analyses of sanctions-related issues, manage escalated sanctions alerts and transactions, and ensure timely review of all sanctions-related escalations;
• Establish and uphold the governance framework across the AML compliance team, including key AML and Sanctions governance forums/committees and Management Information reporting;
• Proactively monitor developments in the market, industry or regulatory landscapes and engage relevant stakeholders concerning on the impact to the Sanctions program;
• Facilitate with internal and external auditors and regulators relating to Sanctions audits/examinations or ad hoc projects for management reporting.

• Bachelor degree or above, preferably with a focus on economics, business administration, laws, risk management or equivalent;
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience within sanctions advisory, compliance or operations in a global financial institution, payment service provider or equivalent, with exposure to multiple regulatory regimes;
• Familiarity with sanctions screening filters, lists, and rules is advantageous.
• Subject matter expertise in Sanctions Screening and related regulations, including OFAC, UN, SEA, and LATAM jurisdictions;
• Proven ability to manage impactful projects to improve sanctions screening;
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment;
• Critical thinking with problem solving and positive attitude;
• Relevant AML / Sanctions or related certification from an accredited organization (such as ACAMS / CGSS or ICA) is a plus;
• Experience with oversight or governance activities is highly desirable;
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills, with the capability to identify and assess potential risks;
• Experience in working with Group stakeholders and colleagues;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (and Chinese is a plus), with the capacity to engage effectively across all organizational level.