Claire Massot
Summary
Compliance leader with 15 years of experience in Asia designing and implementing global compliance programs across luxury retail and finance sectors. CAMS and CCEP-I certified, with expertise in Anti-corruption, Anti-money laundering, Sanctions, Human rights and Duty of Care.
Overview
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Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Compliance APAC
KERING, Hong Kong and Singapore
Hong Kong, Singapore
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Initially hired in 2019 as Head of Compliance APAC in Hong Kong; appointed Deputy Chief Compliance Officer in 2023 in Singapore; driving the global strategy, execution, and continuous evolution of Kering’s Group Compliance Program across multi-regional teams (Paris, New York, Shanghai, Singapore), while partnering closely with HQ leadership and Board members to define strategic priorities and governance roadmaps.
- Lead the global deployment of Kering’s Anti-Bribery and Corruption program, ensuring implementation of Loi Sapin II’s key pillars with adaptations when needed for Asian jurisdictions (e.g., POBO in Hong Kong; CPIB regulations in Singapore). Shaped and rolled out policies and procedures covering gifts, hospitality, conflicts of interest, donations, sponsorships or public-sector engagement.
- Develop, roll out, and implement Anti-money Laundering policies and procedures ensuring global consistency as well as local compliance across 70 markets covering customer due diligence, payment oversight, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting. Adjust Compliance strategies when needed to align with local specificities (e.g., Singapore Ministry of Law’s requirement for Precious Stones and Precious Metal Dealers).
- Develop and operationalize a robust Third-Party Due Diligence framework incorporating red flag identification and remediation protocols. Partnered with Finance Transformation and IT teams to build a centralized compliance risk monitoring system, automate screening checks and ensure auditability in line with Loi Sapin II’s internal control requirements.
- Lead Compliance Reviews to test the program’s effectiveness under Loi Sapin II’s continuous improvement mandate and structure remediation plans to address potential deficiencies.
- Lead global Post-Acquisition Compliance Integration to onboard newly acquired brands (e.g., Maui Jim, Lindberg, Creed) into Kering’s compliance ecosystem, ensuring swift conformity with both Group policies and country-specific regulations.
- Build, deliver and monitor Kering’s global Compliance Training program ensuring a practical approach by embedding real-world case-studies through e-learning modules, live market-specific or function-specific training sessions, supported by monthly compliance newsletters and webinars to promote a culture of integrity.
- Ensure continuous support for all activities (commercial, logistics, distribution, store planning, real estate, procurement, human resources, sourcing of raw material etc.) and conduct risk assessments on Human Rights and Duty of Care.
- Report to the Group Chief Compliance Officer and collaborate with C-level executives (CEOs, CFOs, General Counsels) across brands and geographies. Serve as a key member of Kering’s Ethics Committee, overseeing whistleblowing mechanisms, conducting internal investigations, advising on remedial and disciplinary responses aligned with global enforcement expectations.
- Deputy Chief Compliance Officer 2023 – Today
Manager, Financial Crime Compliance Advisory
ERNST & YOUNG, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Delivered expert advisory and independent assessment services to leading global financial institutions, focusing on the enhancement of financial crime compliance frameworks, remediation governance, and regulatory alignment in line with FATF standards and regional enforcement expectations (e.g., HKMA, MAS…).
- Conducted Financial Crime Compliance Health Checks for the Hong Kong branch of a major Middle Eastern bank and a top-tier European bank, assessing the robustness of Anti-money Laundering program. Evaluations included governance structures, due diligence workflows, and the design effectiveness of internal control frameworks.
- Under HKMA’s mandate, spearheaded an independent Transaction Monitoring (TM) Health Check of a Tier 1 Hong Kong-based bank assessing end-to-end TM system governance, policies and procedures, quality assurance protocols, and operational efficiency of alert investigations and case management platforms.
- Led second-line Quality Control reviews for the Know-Your-Customers (KYC) Remediation Program of a major North American bank focusing on high-risk counterparties, ensuring due diligence documentation and risk ratings met global AML compliance standards and regulatory scrutiny.
Head of Onboarding Due Diligence
SOCIETE GENERALE CIB, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Led the onboarding due diligence process for high-risk third parties across the APAC region, with a dual focus on regulatory risk mitigation and operational excellence. Worked in close alignment with regional Financial Crime Compliance and top management to ensure robust governance, screening accuracy, and client acceptance controls.
- Led high-risk due diligence reviews for politically exposed persons (PEPs), sensitive industry clients, and higher-risk jurisdictions ensuring quality assurance as well as permanent supervision of onboarding files across APAC.
- Managed daily filtration of name screening alerts tied to trigger events and PEPs, ensuring timely escalation and reassessment in line with AML policy and evolving risk factors.
- Prepared monthly dashboards for Société Générale’s Regional Financial Crime Compliance Committee outlining onboarding activity, high-risk client rationales, and KPI trends; coordinated bi-weekly Client Acceptance Committee sessions with APAC C-level stakeholders, providing regulatory context and recommendations on onboarding decisions.
Legal Adviser
THOMAS MAYER & ASSOCIES, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Provided legal advisory services to corporate clients across the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on regulatory compliance, financial crime prevention, and cross-border transactional law. Developed tailored guidance grounded in regional legal frameworks and global best practices.
Education
LL.M. - International Economic Law
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong01.2012
Master I & Master II - Business Law
University Paris I, La Sorbonne
Paris01.2011
Skills
- Ethical leadership
- Regulatory expertise
- Legal research
- Documentation review
- Compliance monitoring
- Anti-money laundering
- Corporate governance
- Sanctions compliance
- Internal audits
- Investigations skills
- Policy analysis
- Risk management
- Regulations enforcement
- Accreditation standards
- Deficiency documentation
- Industry trend assessments
Certification
- Certified Corporate Compliance and Ethics Professional – International (CCEP-I) 2024
- Executive Certificate, Corporate Social Responsibility, Hong Kong University 2020
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) 2016
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, ACTIVITIES, AND INTERESTS
French: Mother tongue.
English: Fluent.
Hobbies and Interests
Interests and Volunteering: Rock-climbing; hiking; member of the Singapore French Chamber of Commerce; SG Asia Charity Bike Ride in Tokyo (2014); SG Asia Charity Bike Ride in Sydney (2016).
Timeline
Head of Compliance APAC
KERING, Hong Kong and Singapore
01.2019 - 01.2023
Manager, Financial Crime Compliance Advisory
ERNST & YOUNG, Hong Kong
01.2017 - 01.2019
Head of Onboarding Due Diligence
SOCIETE GENERALE CIB, Hong Kong
01.2014 - 01.2017
Legal Adviser
THOMAS MAYER & ASSOCIES, Hong Kong
01.2011 - 01.2014
Master I & Master II - Business Law
University Paris I, La Sorbonne
LL.M. - International Economic Law
Chinese University of Hong Kong