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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Responsible for effective implementation and execution of book of work associated with GBCRS BCM program in APAC.
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.
Responsible for the management of frontline Credit Initiation and Underwriting of Unsecured Products/ Lines of Business eg Credit Cards, Personal Loans and Merchants.
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)
Corporate Governance
undefined1. Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB)
2. Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
3. International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
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