AML & CTF Compliance Director — Strategic Leader (Hybrid)

Manulife; Jakarta Pusat; Hybrid; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,400,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a Head of Anti Money Laundering-Counter Terrorist Financing in Jakarta to lead a high-performing team ensuring AML/KYC compliance across the organization.

You will oversee policies, risk monitoring, and governance while collaborating with regulators, risk, and business stakeholders to strengthen controls and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Finance, Risk Management or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Compliance, Risk, Legal, Audit, Financial Services, or a related function.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance practices within financial services.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions across different business functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of assessing complex issues and providing practical solutions.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a commitment to high ethical standards.
• Comfortable leading change initiatives and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage compliance activities to ensure business operations follow internal policies, regulations, and industry standards.
• Partner closely with business and compliance teams to identify risks and provide practical compliance solutions.
• Support the development, implementation, and review of policies and procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on compliance matters and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct compliance assessments, investigations, and analysis on complex regulatory issues.
• Deliver compliance training and awareness programs for employees.
• Prepare compliance reports and provide recommendations to management.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional and strategic projects.
• Engage with regulators, auditors, and industry working groups when required.
• Ensure compliance documentation and governance processes are well maintained.
• Collaborate across departments to balance business objectives with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

AML/KYC expertise

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Law, Finance, Risk Management

Job description

Manulife is seeking a Head of Anti Money Laundering-Counter Terrorist Financing in Jakarta to lead a high-performing team ensuring AML/KYC compliance across the organization.

You will oversee policies, risk monitoring, and governance while collaborating with regulators, risk, and business stakeholders to strengthen controls and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.