Global Director, Financial Crime Assurance

Standard Chartered; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Chartered Bank seeks a Director, FC Assurance to lead risk-based Financial Crime assurance across CFCR, reporting to the Head of FC Assurance. The role supports 2LOD across multiple geographies including KL and other global sites.

You will oversee assurance planning, fieldwork, reporting and issue validation, ensuring regulatory expectations are met. Strong leadership, data analytics and banking controls expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Languages: English (required)
• Minimum 5 years in banking risk, compliance or financial crime assurance
• Experience leading Financial Crime reviews and control testing

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of FC Assurance in developing risk-based assurance strategy across CFCR
• Oversee planning, fieldwork, reporting and issue validation with strong documentation
• Collaborate with 1LoD/2LoD and risk owners across geographies
• Lead and develop high-performing assurance teams and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure regulatory and group conduct standards are embedded across assurance work

Skills

Risk management

Independent challenge

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Banking compliance/audit experience

Job description

Standard Chartered Bank seeks a Director, FC Assurance to lead risk-based Financial Crime assurance across CFCR, reporting to the Head of FC Assurance. The role supports 2LOD across multiple geographies including KL and other global sites.

You will oversee assurance planning, fieldwork, reporting and issue validation, ensuring regulatory expectations are met. Strong leadership, data analytics and banking controls expertise are essential.