Global Security – APAC Investigations Head – Executive Director

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Executive Director for Global Security’s investigation team. This role involves overseeing complex fraudulent and sensitive employee investigations across APAC. The ideal candidate has extensive investigation experience, strong leadership skills, and a Bachelor’s degree with relevant credentials. You will work closely with law enforcement and internal stakeholders to ensure the protection of the firm’s assets and employees, while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in financial fraud and employee conduct investigations.
• Extensive experience leading investigation teams.
• Professional certifications such as CFE or PCI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee and external fraud investigations.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders in Legal and Compliance.
• Represent Global Security in regional forums.

Skills

Conducting financial fraud investigations

Leadership in investigation teams

Building cross-functional relationships

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Cyber Security

Job description

We are seeking an Executive Director for Global Security’s investigation team in the Asia Pacific region, focusing on complex fraud and sensitive employee conduct in the financial services industry. You will oversee investigations across diverse businesses, ensuring protection of the firm's employees and assets globally. This role involves managing employee conduct and external fraud investigations in APAC, requiring expertise in handling sensitive matters and liaising with key stakeholders and law enforcement agencies.

As an Executive Director in Global Security’s investigation team covering all lines of businesses in the Asia Pacific region, you will lead and manage complex fraud and employee conduct investigations. You will partner with senior stakeholders, law enforcement, and regulatory agencies to ensure high standards of risk management and the protection of the firm’s people and assets.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the investigation process for both employee and external fraud matters, ensuring high quality and timely investigations with required evidence, well‑written summaries, and risk/control observations
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Human Resources and key control partners in Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Business Control groups, working closely to remediate risks to the firm
• Represent Global Security in APAC regional forums to report on investigation trends and operational metrics
• Maintain strong relationships and working partnerships with all local and country law enforcement and regulatory agencies within the region
• Ensure highly sensitive matters and confidential information are protected and only shared with individuals who need to act upon the information
• Maintain appropriate controls within the investigation process to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, firm policies, and Global Security’s risk and control framework
• Provide direct oversight to investigator activities and deliver regular feedback and performance management for the team

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Solid experience in conducting financial fraud and employee conduct investigations in either law enforcement or the financial services industry
• Extensive experience in a leadership role overseeing investigation teams
• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Criminal Justice, Business, Cyber Security, or equivalent business experience and professional certifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex matters in an easy‑to‑understand manner for relevant audiences in the firm
• Demonstrated ability to build cross‑functional relationships and be viewed as a trusted advisor
• Effective in presenting to executive‑level management in the firm and senior‑level government and law enforcement authorities

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience in courtroom testimony and legal depositions
• Experience with investigating cyber, electronic money movement, and digital currency criminal activity
• Industry‑recognized certifications such as CFE or PCI