MEI PHING LIM

| 377A GUILLEMARD ROAD, 399782 SINGAPORE |

| +65 9692 8204 | phingmei@gmail.com |

Governance, Risk and Compliance professional with more than10 years of experience across the
three lines of defence. Demonstrated ability to contribute within dynamic environments and
collaborate across functions and geographies in multiple roles. Currently leading the Business
Governance & Control team at Standard Chartered; responsible for driving global change
initiatives related to people, process and systems within the Banks, Broker Dealers and FinTech
segments. Specialist in Risk Management, Advisory and Assurance, having worked in Financial
Crime Compliance, Internal Controls and Audit roles previously with Standard Chartered, VISA
and Ernst & Young. Excellent communicator focused on high impact messaging.

Education and Qualifications

Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA, ACCA)
No. 1 World Prize Winner in the ACCA-CAT Global Examination – Highest Score Worldwide
Chartered Accountant of Singapore (ISCA)
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Oxford Brookes University (1st Class Honours)
International Compliance Association (ICA) Specialist Certificate in Correspondent Banking

Work Experience
– Senior Director; Head of Governance & Control – Global Banks, Broker Dealers &
FinTech at Standard Chartered Bank (2017 till Present)
• Strengthen front line risk ownership and management through implementation of a robust
governance and controls framework for the Banks and Broker Dealers clientele. Expand
pillars of transformation to drive the FinTech segment establishment in SCB.
• Key Business representative tasked to manage regulatory examination by the US and UK
Regulatory Bodies and appointed Monitors on SCB’s framework (i.e., US DFS, US DOJ,
UK FCA/PRA). Led on quarterly regulatory presentations covering strategic priority
positioning, status updates on milestones deliver and portfolio achievements.
• Developed targeted Portfolio MI Reports which provides macro and micro views on risks
across CDD, FCC with a specific focus on Relationship Managers’ concentration risk,
covering global, regional, country and RM-level views.
• Established the FinTech Oversight Committee and regularly contribute to various
Business Risk forums to ensure Senior Management oversight on key matters.
• Oversee the execution of key controls processes which governs the on-boarding of high-
risk Correspondent Banking clients and associated post-facto monitoring review. Ensure
risks introduced to the portfolio are in line with the risk appetite statement.
• Manage and provide guidance to a cross-border team of professionals located in
Singapore and India: whilst ensuring implementation of departmental priorities.
• Strong partnership across all levels of management within Commercial, Corporate &
Institutional Banking, Transaction Banking, Operational Risk, Group/Regional FCC, and
other Group Legal, Compliance and Internal Audit functions.

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– Manager, Financial Crime Compliance Governance & Advisory – Global Financial
Institutions and Correspondent Banking at Standard Chartered Bank (2015 till 2016)
• Partnered with Business stakeholders on the implementation of the Correspondent
Banking Financial Crime Risk framework with defines the portfolio’s strategic direction
and enhanced control environment in order to mitigate risks posed. Advised on key
components which included Governance, Risk Assessment, CDD/EDD, Training,
Transaction Surveillance and Management Information & Reporting.
• Conducted targeted onsite due diligence visits to high-risk Correspondent Banking
Clients to assess the Respondent Bank’s FCC program, potential risks posed by the
relationship and mitigating controls in place.
• Developed and led training initiatives to strengthen financial crime risks knowledge and
emphasize risk responsibilities for all staff authorized to handle Correspondent Banking
due diligence reviews. Conducted 8 of 16 face-to-face workshops in Q1 2016 targeted at
700 staff across key booking locations and attended by various levels of management.
Contributed materials for the Correspondent Banking Academy, a “de-risking through
education” program for Bank clients, launched by SCB in 2015.
• Exceptional communicator with the ability to regularly engage with senior stakeholders
in multiple functions and geographies.

– Global Auditor & Internal Controls Specialist at VISA (2013 till 2015)
• Managed execution of country and functional audits across Visa’s global footprint
predominantly focused on the following areas: Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC), Travel
& Expense, Procurement, Process Outsourcing, Sponsorships, Data Privacy and Financial
Management. Specifically, Country Audits covered Asia Pacific, Central Europe, Middle
East and Africa (APCEMEA).
• Proactive engagement with key stakeholders across Business, Operations, Finance and
Compliance functions to address audit findings on control deficiencies; ensure effective
management of risk through implementation of recommended improvements to existing
policy, procedures and processes where appropriate. Collaborated with VISA’s Head
Office team to drive alignment and consistency of risk-based approach applied.
• Continued education of Business stakeholders to deepen understanding of the role and
responsibilities of the three lines of defense in corporate governance.
• Strengthened interpersonal skills and demonstrated cultural sensitivity in building rapport
with VISA’s diverse and multicultural workforce globally.

– Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young LLP (Financial Services) (2010 to 2013)
– Auditor at KCK & Associates (2009 to 2010)
• Led teams in financial, operational and compliance audits of global financial institutions.
Developed strong knowledge on risk assessment through evaluation of the design and
operating effectiveness of entity controls against internal and/or regulatory standards.
• Conducted regulatory, supervisory and AML compliance reviews in accordance with the
Monetary Authority of Singapore’s regulations. Specifically, MAS Notice 626
Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism, Securities
and Futures Act, Financial Advisors Act and Outsourcing Guidelines.
• Improved interpersonal and communication skills as a result of broadened exposure to the
different layers of stakeholders within the clients’ organisation across various industries.

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Skills
▪ Strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities in a dynamic and fast paced
environment within matrix organisations.
▪ Experienced in engaging stakeholders in multiple levels of management across various
cultures, functions and geographies.
▪ Excellent and confident communicator in both verbal and business writing, with strong
presentation skills having hosted global business meetings and training conferences.
▪ Strong leadership and management skills having provided coaching and guidance to a
cross-border team of professionals.

Hobbies and Interest

▪ Reading, traveling and yoga

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