Senior Manager, Sanctions and Trade Compliance

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The Sanctions and Trade Compliance Senior Manager will support the organisation in the establishment, implementation and maintenance of the Sanctions and Trade Compliance, as well as anti-bribery, corruption, and money laundering (“ABC/AML”), Programme for business units under Digital Infraco – which includes data centres, international subsea cable networks, infrastructure-as a service (e.g GPUs), satellite services.

The programme is set out to support Digital Infraco (“company”) to adhere to all applicable sanctions and trade compliance regulations and ABC/AML laws and regulations and is crucial for maintaining the integrity and reputation of the company in the global market.

Make an Impact by:

1. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that the company's international and domestic trade activities comply with all relevant laws, regulations, including relating to sanctions, trade compliance, ABC/AML industry practices. This includes staying updated with relevant regulatory changes and implementing necessary adjustments to company’s policies and procedures.

2. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with sanctions and trade compliance, as well as ABC/AML risks. Develop strategies to minimize the impact of potential regulatory changes and/or geopolitical uncertainty on the company's operations.

3. Policy Development: Create and maintain comprehensive sanctions and trade compliance and ABC/AML policies and procedures. This involves drafting, reviewing, and updating internal guiding documents to reflect current regulatory requirements.

4. Training and Awareness: Conduct training sessions and develop educational materials or campaigns to ensure that employees are aware of compliance requirements. Foster a culture of risk awareness and compliance throughout the organization.

5. Monitoring and Controls Testing: Implement monitoring and controls testing processes to ensure ongoing compliance. Conduct regular reviews and testing of programme activities, identifying areas for improvement and work with business stakeholders to ensure that corrective actions are taken.

6. Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate records and documentation related to sanctions and trade compliance and ABC/AML compliance activities. Prepare reports for senior management and regulatory bodies as required.

7. Collaboration & Incident Management: Work closely with various departments, including legal, logistics/supply chain, finance, procurement, and business units to ensure seamless integration of compliance measures/controls into business processes. This includes development and implementation of response plans to address any breaches of sanctions and trade compliance and ABC/AML regulations, and/or mitigate the impact of any such risks arising from the company’s operations swiftly and effectively.

The Sanctions and Trade Compliance Senior Manager plays a vital role in safeguarding the company’s operations by ensuring adherence to applicable sanctions and trade compliance and ABC/AML regulations, thereby protecting the company from legal and regulatory, financial, and operational risks while enabling business in achieving strategic objectives.

Skills for Success: 

• Degree in Internal Business, Law, Political Science, Business Administrative, or related fields, with a focus on international trade or compliance.
• 6 – 8 years in trade compliance, international trade, legal compliance, or related areas.

The preferred candidates should have worked in a similar capacity within:

• A global Multinational Company with US, SG (and SEA countries), CN, AU exposures, and/or
• A Technology and Telecommunications company, and/or A highly regulated industry.
• In-depth knowledge of global Sanctions and Trade Compliance requirements (e.g. U.S. OFAC, EAR, ITAR, etc) and ability to interpret and apply these regulations to the company's products, services, and operations to ensure compliance.
• Proficiency in assessing and managing sanctions and trade compliance risks within the supply chain, including those associated with suppliers, distributors, and partners.
• Proficiency in conducting relevant screening / due diligence and perform advisory based on screening / due diligence red flags.
• Communication, interpersonal and collaboration, and stakeholder management.
• Attention to details.
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Open-minded and a team player with a can-do attitude.

Rewards that Go Beyond:

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Internal mobility opportunities

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