Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Joanne Yong

Senior Vice President, APAC Compliance Assurance-Financial Crimes Compliance
41A Bedok Ria Crescent #02-13 Stratford Court,Singapore

Summary

Performance-driven strategic thinker, problem solver and a leader with 22 years of governance, risk and compliance experience within the financial services sectors. Passionate in applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams in executing duties and responsibilities to attain the desired solutions. Demonstrated ability to exercise outstanding independent judgment, decision making, creativity and initiative.

Overview

2
2
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Vice President, APAC Compliance Testing-FCC

Citigroup Transaction Services Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
01.2020 - Current

Responsible for rebuilding Citi APAC Compliance Assurance team from a negligible 29% to 100% budgeted resources, across key APAC sites. In addition to this, all committed 2020 CA Plans were successfully executed and delivered within timelines, in accordance with the established methodology and framework.

Head of Compliance

AIA Singapore
Singapore
09.2018 - 01.2020

Responsible for the E2E transformation and effective management of the Compliance Department (Tier1 Insurer). This includes but not limited to redefining roles/ responsibilities as well as program of work under Corporate Compliance, Regulatory Compliance & Liaison. Sales Surveillance & Market Conduct, as well as Compliance Transformation and Analytics sections.

Group Head-Control, Process & Governance, V&V

Standard Chartered Bank
, Singapore
11.2016 - 09.2018

Responsible for effective management, execution of control, process, governance and oversight of Voice & Virtual operations across 40 jurisdictions globally. This include, but not limited to identification and deployment of initiatives such as Voice Biometrics and Speech Analytics to improve over control environment of the business operations.

Chief Officer, Risk Management & Compliance

Gibraltar BSN Life Berhad (JV of Pramerica and BSN)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
11.2013 - 08.2016

Responsible for all aspects of Corporate Governance, Risk (Insurance, Financial and Non-Financial risks) as well as Compliance (Corporate, Regulatory, Product Compliance, Sales Compliance and Investigation risks) associated with the business.

Senior Operational Risk Officer

SCOPE International Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
12.2011 - 11.2013

Responsible for all aspects of Key Operational Risks, Loss Events and Operational Risks associated with Consumer Banking Operations and Regional Contact Centres processes supported by the Shared Services outfit.

Asst Director - Risk, Compliance & Corp Integrity

Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
01.2009 - 12.2011

Accountable/ Responsible for all aspects of Corporate Governance, Risk (Insurance, Financial and Non-Financial risks), Compliance (Corporate, Regulatory, Product Compliance, Sales Compliance and Investigation) as well as Corporate Integrity (Fraud, BCM and Information Security) associated with the business.

2nd VP Regional BC/DR Analyst

The Northern Trust Company, APAC
, Singapore
05.2008 - 12.2008

Responsible for effective implementation and execution of book of work associated with GBCRS BCM program in APAC.

AVP, Group Operational Risk Management Division

United Overseas Bank Limited
, Singapore
08.2005 - 05.2008

Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of Group Operational Risk Policies and Procedures (eg Outsourcing, BCM, Insurance, Product Programs etc) to local sectors, overseas branches and subsidiaries.

Head-Credit Evaluation Department

Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
12.2002 - 08.2005

Responsible for the management of frontline Credit Initiation and Underwriting of Unsecured Products/ Lines of Business eg Credit Cards, Personal Loans and Merchants.

Deputy Manager-Credit Sales & Support Unit

United Overseas Bank Malaysia Berhad
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
09.1997 - 12.2002

Responsible for the management of frontline Credit Initiation and Underwriting of Secured facilities/ Lines of Business as well as business development targets - credit line/ bridging finance with property developers (residential and commercial incl)

Education

Masters of Business Administration - Merit -

Anglia-Ruskin University
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
08.2014 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Commerce - Management

Murdoch University
Western Australia, Australia
02.1994 - 07.1994

Skills

Corporate Governance

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Affiliations

1. Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB)

2. Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)

3. International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

Accomplishments

1. Led and completed all APAC AML CA reviews slated FY2020

2. Spearheaded various Enterprise Risk and Compliance Control initiatives leading to an improved Control Factor Ratings (2018/19 Monetary Authority of Singapore’s CRAFT report)

3. Revision to key AML/ CFT and BSC processes leading to adoption of stronger controls and efficient use of resources leading to a positive spin to the business

4. Adoption of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to enhance key Compliance processes for greater accuracy and efficiency, leading to better decision making and client experience

5. Designed, formalized and implemented an E2E AML/CFT programme to mitigate materialization of ML/TF risks and instrumental in helping the Organization from being sanctioned heftily by the Legislative bodies

6. Collaborates with Business Partners to design processes and support new strategic business partnerships

7. Spearheaded key process reviews and proposed appropriate remediation actions to address materialization of operational losses in excess of MYR20mio

8. Works with stakeholders to identify and enhance overall systems of internal control, risk management and compliance in contributing to achievement of a healthier annual CRR ratings for 2 insurers

9. The 1st Prudential Assurance BU to spearhead, integrate and align all 2nd LoD functions in the Region

10. Nominated as 1 of the 6 industry focus group members in supporting the Regulator with its effort of enhancing the existing Code of Corporate Governance governing the Malaysian Financial Services Sector

11. Successfully led and managed the Credit Evaluation Department’s performance through series of process reengineering exercises and improved the overall productivity from 47% to 98% within 4 months

12. Achieved the ISO9001/2000 Certification by the Société Générale de Surveillance S.A.(SGS) in 2002-2004

Timeline

Senior Vice President, APAC Compliance Testing-FCC

Citigroup Transaction Services Malaysia
01.2020 - Current

Head of Compliance

AIA Singapore
09.2018 - 01.2020

Group Head-Control, Process & Governance, V&V

Standard Chartered Bank
11.2016 - 09.2018

Masters of Business Administration - Merit -

Anglia-Ruskin University
08.2014 - 12.2015

Chief Officer, Risk Management & Compliance

Gibraltar BSN Life Berhad (JV of Pramerica and BSN)
11.2013 - 08.2016

Senior Operational Risk Officer

SCOPE International Sdn Bhd
12.2011 - 11.2013

Asst Director - Risk, Compliance & Corp Integrity

Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad
01.2009 - 12.2011

2nd VP Regional BC/DR Analyst

The Northern Trust Company, APAC
05.2008 - 12.2008

AVP, Group Operational Risk Management Division

United Overseas Bank Limited
08.2005 - 05.2008

Head-Credit Evaluation Department

Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad
12.2002 - 08.2005

Deputy Manager-Credit Sales & Support Unit

United Overseas Bank Malaysia Berhad
09.1997 - 12.2002

Bachelor of Commerce - Management

Murdoch University
02.1994 - 07.1994
Joanne YongSenior Vice President, APAC Compliance Assurance-Financial Crimes Compliance