-Leading a function of data scientists, researchers and compliance specialists covering 19 markets across the Asia-Pacific, applying qualitative and quantitative analyses to shape HSBC’s responses to regulatory trends and emerging risks related to money laundering, sanctions, fraud, and bribery and corruption-Delivering forward-looking assessments on risks to the organization’s strategy, including US-China tensions, decentralized finance and new payment technologies, evolving regulatory… Show more -Leading a function of data scientists, researchers and compliance specialists covering 19 markets across the Asia-Pacific, applying qualitative and quantitative analyses to shape HSBC’s responses to regulatory trends and emerging risks related to money laundering, sanctions, fraud, and bribery and corruption-Delivering forward-looking assessments on risks to the organization’s strategy, including US-China tensions, decentralized finance and new payment technologies, evolving regulatory expectations in areas such as ESG and data privacy, and techniques used by sanctions evasion networks and professional money launderers-Providing career guidance and mentorship for individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds, career aspirations and levels of experience, including staff from other functions and geographies within HSBC Show less

- Supporting multinational companies on ITAR, EAR and local export requirements in the US, EU, the Middle East and Asia- Managing design and execution of projects including business process assessment and design, audits and investigations, post-M&A integration, IT solution implementation (e.g., SAP GTS), and resource development (e.g., design and delivery of training; resourcing reviews)- Analyzing trends in trade policies of key global economies in Asia, the US and the EU, and… Show more - Supporting multinational companies on ITAR, EAR and local export requirements in the US, EU, the Middle East and Asia- Managing design and execution of projects including business process assessment and design, audits and investigations, post-M&A integration, IT solution implementation (e.g., SAP GTS), and resource development (e.g., design and delivery of training; resourcing reviews)- Analyzing trends in trade policies of key global economies in Asia, the US and the EU, and contributing to internal and external forums and publications- Supporting the career development of junior colleagues by acting as a mentor and performance appraiser Show less

- Conducted research and editing for government officials, academics and technical experts at Japan’s No.1-ranked international policy think tank- Chaired and managed events with diplomats and practitioners from Japan and overseas; published reports on Japanese foreign policy and international affairs

- Revitalized the company’s Japanese-to-English translation services by leading additional research and translating initiatives during a period of corporate restructuring- Continued full-time duties remotely from Japan from January 2009, maintaining confidence of clients and colleagues by providing high-quality work and editorial guidance

- Founding member of Iran in the World newsletter and weblog; established editorial standards for serving over 4,200 subscribers in academia, government and NGOs around the world- Developed strategies for marketing value-added content and analysis of political developments and impact of international sanctions policies