Director, Financial Crime

Responsibilities

Define and execute the global strategy for anti-financial crime, and lead multi‑year transformation programmes across AML, sanctions, fraud, KYC, and transaction monitoring.

Serve as the senior advisor to executive leadership on emerging risks, regulatory trends, and technology innovation.

Oversee the selection, implementation, and optimisation of anti‑financial crime platforms (e.g., transaction monitoring, screening, case management).

Drive the integration of AI/ML models, advanced analytics, and automation to enhance detection effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Ensure systems meet regulatory expectations (e.g., AMLA / AMLR) and industry best practices.

Develop enterprise‑level capabilities to support risk assessment, model performance, and scenario optimisation.

Ensure delivery excellence, budget management, and measurable business impact.

Build, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams across anti‑financial crime domains.

Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in anti‑financial crime and compliance domains.

Proven track record delivering transformation programmes in banking, fintech, consulting, or financial services.

Deep understanding of AML, sanctions, fraud, KYC, and regulatory expectations.

Strong expertise in anti‑financial crime systems.

Ability to communicate complex concepts to senior business stakeholders.

Leadership experience managing multi‑disciplinary team.

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