Director, Financial Crime Compliance Strategy

SYNPULSE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive fringe benefits

Can-do culture and one-spirit team

Varied events and employee initiatives

Job summary

SYNPULSE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. seeks a Director/Sr Director to strengthen FCC, AML/CFT, and sanctions governance for financial institutions. You will drive KYC enhancements, lead multi-workstream remediation, and guide regulatory transformation programs across APAC, interfacing with C-suite clients.

We value proven leadership, deep regulatory knowledge, and the ability to deliver data-driven recommendations. A consulting background and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of professional experience in FCC, AML/CFT, sanctions or financial crime risk, preferably in Private Banking or consulting.
• Demonstrated experience leading Business Integration / Remediation / TOM projects within Private Banking.
• Deep familiarity with APAC regulatory requirements (e.g., MAS 626, HKMA AML Guidelines).
• Strong experience managing regulatory remediation, transformation programs, or complex risk uplift initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, senior stakeholders, and multi-workstream projects.
• Experience coaching teams in a consulting or advisory environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and client advisory skills with ability to influence at C-suite level.
• Certifications (CAMS, ICA, CFCS, FRM, ACAMS) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead in building trusted client relationships through high-quality deliverables.
• Direct work streams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely submissions.
• Manage a team of junior consultants and support staff across project activities.
• Act as single point-of-contact for key client stakeholders and provide regular project updates.
• Conduct research, data collection and analysis to translate client needs into solutions.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients using proposals and decks.
• Document project processes for management review.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance/Law/Compliance

Tools

CAMS

ICA

CFCS

FRM

ACAMS

Job description

SYNPULSE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. seeks a Director/Sr Director to strengthen FCC, AML/CFT, and sanctions governance for financial institutions. You will drive KYC enhancements, lead multi-workstream remediation, and guide regulatory transformation programs across APAC, interfacing with C-suite clients.

We value proven leadership, deep regulatory knowledge, and the ability to deliver data-driven recommendations. A consulting background and strong communication are essential.