Director of Financial Crimes & Regulatory Operations Technology

TEAMLEASE DIGITAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial solutions company in Singapore seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead Financial Crimes & Regulatory Operations Technology. Candidates must have over 20 years in technology delivery management, specializing in AML, fraud detection, and risk management. The role includes overseeing multi-national teams and driving Agile transformation across various projects, ensuring technology solutions align with business needs. Strong expertise in Actimize is essential for this leadership position.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in technology delivery management, with 7+ years in financial crimes or AML.
• Proven expertise in Actimize implementation and fraud prevention.
• Strong risk management and compliance experience in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Direct technology delivery for financial crimes and compliance projects.
• Oversee multi-national teams for technology design and execution.
• Act as primary contact for Actimize platform for AML needs.
• Lead Agile transformation for cross-functional teams.
• Foster collaboration between business and technology teams.

Skills

Financial Crimes Risk Management

AML (Anti-Money Laundering)

Fraud Detection

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Technology Delivery Management

Tools

Actimize

Job description

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead our Financial Crimes & Regulatory Operations Technology. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of expertise in Financial Crimes Risk Management, AML, fraud detection, and technology delivery management within the banking and financial services industry. With responsibility over multi-national teams, the role requires a leader skilled in agile transformation, stakeholder management, and complex technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct end-to-end technology delivery for financial crimes, compliance, fraud, and risk management projects.
• Oversee teams across India, USA, Mexico, and the Philippines, managing technology design, coding, and seamless execution of critical transformation programs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the Actimize platform, driving solutions for AML, CDD, SAM, and CTR needs.
• Lead Agile transformation for cross-functional teams, integrating Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
• Foster collaboration between business, operations, and technology teams, translating business requirements into actionable deliverables.
• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives, supporting Pride, Disability, Generation, and Veteran communities within the organization.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 20 years in technology delivery management, with at least 7 years in financial crimes, AML, or related fields.
• Proven expertise in Actimize implementation, including AML and fraud prevention solutions.
• Skilled in Agile methodologies, stakeholder management, and multi-geographic team leadership.
• Strong experience in risk management and compliance within financial services.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a track record of aligning technology solutions with business objectives.