Yi Liang Lee

LLB Qualified in Singapore, Management experience, Compliance Regulatory and Ops experience

Regional Head of Compliance (APAC ex HK)

● APAC ex HK Licensing
o In charge of licensing and application process across the APAC region including Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand, liaising with local law firms, regulators and compliance officers to ensure fufilment of licensing requirements.
o Setting up of offices across the region to facilitate licensing applications and/or partnerships with local companies.
o Formulating licensing strategies through harmonizing compliance and business needs.
o Primary liaison with the Monetary Authority of Singapore and oversight over reporting lines to other regulatory authorities
● AML-CFT Governance
o Managing a regional compliance team to carry out operational compliance including AML-CFT CDD/screening and transaction monitoring.
o Designing operational processes and streamlining to ensure risk-managed but commercially-friendly completion of compliance functions.
o Set up IT Compliance/Architecture function HQed in Singapore to advise on global compliance in relation to tech architecture

Bachelor of Laws, National University of Singapore, 2014