Senior Director Marketing - Singapore

ACAMS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international anti-financial crime organization is seeking a Senior Director of Marketing based in Singapore. This senior leadership position focuses on driving strategic marketing initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of marketing leadership experience, a strong background in compliance and finance, and the ability to work effectively within global teams. This role offers the opportunity to lead localized marketing campaigns and contribute to significant market growth in diverse APAC countries.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in marketing leadership roles in APAC.
• Proven track record in compliance, finance, and fraud.
• Experience developing localized marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic marketing initiatives across APAC.
• Collaborate with GTM team to align marketing strategies.
• Identify opportunities for market growth in APAC.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Compliance knowledge

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Interpersonal abilities

Fluency in English

Job description

Who We Are:

ACAMS is the largest international membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities for anti-financial crime (AFC) education, best practices, and peer-to-peer networking to AFC professionals globally. With over 115,000 members across 180 jurisdictions, ACAMS is committed to fighting and finding ways to help prevent financial crime through the provision of anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing and sanctions knowledge-sharing, thought leadership, risk‑mitigation services, ESG initiatives, and platforms for public-private dialogue.

The association’s CAMS certification is the gold‑standard qualification for AFC professionals, while the CGSS certification is its premier specialist qualification for sanctions professionals. ACAMS has recently expanded its certification portfolio to include the Certified Anti‑Fraud Specialist (CAFS), designed to equip professionals with the tools to detect, investigate, and prevent financial fraud.

Through its 60+ Chapters and a robust calendar of global conferences, symposiums, and training events, ACAMS brings together members of the AFC community from around the world to exchange ideas, strengthen networks, and drive meaningful change. Visit acams.org for more information.

Opportunity at a Glance

The Senior Director, Marketing, is a senior leadership role responsible for driving strategic marketing initiatives, both globally and with a specific focus across the Asia‑Pacific market. This position requires close collaboration with the Go‑To‑Market (GTM) team and sales partners to build strategic content, localized campaigns, support customer adoption, and accelerate market growth. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in compliance, finance, and fraud, with proven experience in the APAC region as well as working effectively within global teams.

Responsibilities

APAC:

• GTM Partnership: Work in close partnership with the GTM team in the APAC region to align marketing strategies with business objectives and regional nuances.
• Localized Marketing: Work with the regional team to develop a strategy, timeline, and execute plan for tailored marketing programs in collaboration with the sales team to address the unique needs of APAC customers.
• Market Growth: Identify opportunities for expansion, drive demand generation, and grow market share across diverse APAC countries.

Global:

• Global Enterprise Playbooks: Create comprehensive enterprise marketing playbooks and buyer profiles that can be leveraged globally to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Technology adoption: Integrate AI, AI driven technologies, and experimentation into the workflow of the regional team.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with global and regional teams to adapt global strategies to local markets and share best practices.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Significant experience (8+ years) in marketing leadership roles within the APAC region, ideally in multinational settings.
• Proven track record in compliance, finance, and fraud, with the ability to navigate regulatory complexities across different APAC markets.
• Demonstrated success in developing localized marketing strategies and working cross‑functionally with sales and global teams.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with fluency in English and familiarity with key APAC languages considered an asset.

Preferred Attributes:

• Deep understanding of the APAC business landscape, customer behaviors, and competitive dynamics.
• Experience creating global enterprise marketing playbooks and buyer personas.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment.
• Passion for innovation, customer success, and market growth.

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