APAC FCC Lead: Financial Crime Strategy & Oversight

Danos Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos Group in Singapore is seeking an APAC FCC Lead to head second-line advisory for financial crime compliance across the region. You will drive the framework and provide expert guidance to senior business stakeholders.

Responsibilities include AML/KYC, sanctions and anti-bribery controls, regional oversight of risk and third-party providers, and regulator engagements with MAS/SFC. You will operate independently within a global matrix and report to governance forums.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of financial crime compliance experience in financial services.
• Experience as the designated FCC oversight lead or a senior advisory role.
• Strong AML/KYC background with sanctions and anti-bribery exposure.
• Regional APAC coverage; Hong Kong and Greater China experience is a plus.
• Direct engagement with regulators such as MAS and SFC.
• Clear, detailed communicator who can advise senior stakeholders.
• Works independently within a global matrix structure, without a local line manager.
• ACAMS, ICA or equivalent certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead APAC FCC framework enhancement across AML/CFT, KYC/CDD, sanctions and anti-bribery.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to business and other stakeholders.
• Carry out regional oversight of financial crime risk and third-party providers across APAC.
• Assess and design the target operating model for financial crime controls with business, operations and outsourced providers.
• Support delivery of a global FCC enhancement programme in the region.
• Act as the designated FCC oversight individual and lead regulatory interactions.
• Prepare and present reporting to governance forums.
• Track local and cross-border regulatory developments and advise the business on impact.

Job description

Danos Group in Singapore is seeking an APAC FCC Lead to head second-line advisory for financial crime compliance across the region. You will drive the framework and provide expert guidance to senior business stakeholders.

Responsibilities include AML/KYC, sanctions and anti-bribery controls, regional oversight of risk and third-party providers, and regulator engagements with MAS/SFC. You will operate independently within a global matrix and report to governance forums.