Regional Head of Compliance

About the role

Trafigura is looking for a Regional Head of Compliance in Singapore. The role is the main point of contact for managing all compliance matters across the APAC region, with a particular focus on Singapore, China and India.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory developments in the region, escalate new impacts to senior management and coordinate internal responses
• Support the head of compliance in managing regulator relationships, especially MAS and the Ministry of Law in Singapore
• Provide senior advisory oversight on regulatory and compliance matters for the regional exchanges on which the Group trades, and advise the business on compliance impacts of new activities
• Advise on sanctions-related queries, including analysing counterparties, assessing transaction structures and providing training on vessel screening
• Advise on bribery and corruption risks, review high-risk service providers and joint ventures, investigate potential breaches and provide training
• Monitor compliance of gifts, meals and entertainment
• Escalate complex or non-standard AML issues and ensure compliance policies (anti-bribery, competition, KYC/AML) stay up to date
• Act as the appointed Compliance Officer under the MinLaw Regulatory Regime and assist with internal controls and audit

Required profile

• University degree from a reputable university
• At least 10 years of experience in commodity compliance or relevant legal roles, preferably with APAC experience
• Advanced English; Mandarin is beneficial
• Self-motivated, analytical, able to work in a fast-paced environment, with strong communication skills

Required skills

• Knowledge of international sanctions (EU, UK, US, Singapore, Switzerland)
• Knowledge of precious metals trading compliance