FCC Transformation Lead – AI/RegTech & AML

ZA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ZA, based in Hong Kong, seeks a leader to drive the Financial Crime Compliance Transformation. You will guide a team, shape strategic initiatives for regtech and AI/ML applications, and translate regulatory requirements into actionable deliverables across business, technology, and compliance units.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors, define technical specs with IT, manage risk, and report to senior leaders and regulators on project status and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management focusing on AI/ML applications, regtech and AML system implementation/maintenance.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements for digital banking.
• Proven experience leading complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, investigative mindset and sound decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the FCC Transformation Team with guidance, support, and mentorship for team members.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance regtech adoption and AI/machine learning applications.
• Bridge business, technology, and compliance stakeholders translating regulatory/technical requirements into deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure project success.
• Define technical specs with IT, evaluate feasibility, oversee system calibration and validation for FCC systems.
• Refine FCC transformation roadmap to align with evolving needs and bank priorities.
• Support business enhancements with compliance and technical feasibility insights.
• Prepare management reports to senior leadership and regulators on status, risks, and recommendations.
• Oversee blockchain monitoring controls.
• Identify/manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Undertake ad-hoc assignments from Head of FCC.

Skills

Project management

AI/ML applications

Regtech

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Job description

ZA, based in Hong Kong, seeks a leader to drive the Financial Crime Compliance Transformation. You will guide a team, shape strategic initiatives for regtech and AI/ML applications, and translate regulatory requirements into actionable deliverables across business, technology, and compliance units.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors, define technical specs with IT, manage risk, and report to senior leaders and regulators on project status and recommendations.