Regional Head of ABC Compliance, APAC

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Summary of Company

Gunvor Group is one of the world's largest independent commodities trading houses by turnover, creating logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical energy and bulk materials from where they are sourced and stored to where they are demanded most. Gunvor has strategic investments in industrial infrastructure—refineries, pipelines, storage and terminals—that complement our core trading activity and generate sustainable value across the global supply chain for our customers. For 2023, Gunvor reported US $127 billion in revenue on 177 million MT of volumes and remains on track to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions 40, and to reduce the carbon intensity of its shipping fleet by 10% by 2025.

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Overview of Role

The Regional Head of Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) Compliance, APAC will play a lead role in ABC Compliance in the region and report to the Global Head of Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance.  The role will have responsibility for administering the policies, procedures, and controls that make up the ABC Compliance framework and will serve as the primary point of contact for the business offices located within the APAC region. 

The incumbent will support the ABC Compliance function in both the day-to-day analysis of counterparties and other business needs, as well as implementing, testing, monitoring, maintaining and enhancing the ABC framework.  

Main Responsibilities

• Implement, administer and develop key controls and strategies related to counterparty due diligence, anti-bribery and corruption procedures, and anti-money laundering procedures
• Identify, analyze and mitigate risks, ensure adherence to anti-corruption and anti-money laundering regulations
• Conduct/contribute to risk assessments—primarily supporting the business functions operating from Gunvor's Singapore Office and supporting needs arising out of the APAC region, but also supporting globally where needed
• Serve as the first point of contact for providing ABC compliance support in the APAC region.
• Provide ABC compliance support to front office and support functions in the APAC region – as well as contribute to the work and initiatives of the global ABC Compliance Team.
• Implement and administer the ABC Compliance Framework across the region
• Lead, oversee, conduct due diligence counterparty reviews, and manage the APAC-based team of compliance officers responsible for supporting APAC KYC/due diligence needs, including to:
  • Provide support and respond to escalations from more junior compliance analysts.
  • Perform quality checks on due diligence performed by KYC/compliance analysts and provided relevant feedback.
  • Conduct due diligence on high risk and other complex counterparties (e.g. related to M&A or joint ventures).
• Contribute to testing and monitoring efforts over the effectiveness of the ABC Compliance controls.
• Monitor the ABC legal and reputational landscape, as well as industry reputational risk elements, to advise on adherence of the Company's operations, procedures, systems to such obligations and risk considerations.
• Assist the Global Head of ABC Compliance with the execution of strategic projects, such as special reviews or control enhancement projects, to maintain a robust and effective ABC Compliance program.
• Implement required ABC controls on relevant areas of the business (e.g. business development controls) and corrective action plans for resolution of non-adherence with relevant controls and provide general guidance and education on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Contribute to the design, administration, and delivery of the ABC Compliance training curriculum.
• Lead or participate in cross-jurisdictional initiatives or cross-departmental projects (e.g. HR, Legal, Finance or Internal Audit) that arise related to the prevention, mitigation, and detection of ABC compliance risks.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties assigned by manager

Profile: 

• University degree (e.g. legal, economics or others)
• Compliance / KYC Certifications are a plus
• 8 to 10 years of compliance experience preferably in commodity trading business, with an oil major or within the financial services / banking industry, with good working experience in conducting complex due diligence reviews and / or fact investigations in the banking, legal sector, or on behalf of a regulator or due diligence services providers.
• Knowledge of Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance or sanctions would be distinct advantage
• Prior experience with handling high-risk clients/counterparties and jurisdictions is a plus
• Strong KYC and due diligence expertise to be able to guide junior team members, handle escalations and perform quality checks.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail. Candidate should be rigorous, process driven and goal oriented.
• Strong internal control orientation with the ability to support the development of a compliance culture
• Team player and experience collaborating with remote teams across multiple locations.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Resilient and proactive, comfortable with problem-solving, quick to learn, and adaptable to change with a positive attitude.
• Ability to travel if / when needed.

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