Audit Director

Audit Director, Anti-Crime Technology, FCSO & Data Management – Singapore

Job Summary

Lead the independent assurance of financial crime technology, Financial Crime and Surveillance Operations (FCSO), and data management within a global financial institution. The role focuses on financial crime detection systems, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, investigations, data governance and technology-enabled risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead risk assessments, audit planning and portfolio management.

• Assess financial crime technology, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and surveillance controls.

• Review alert management, investigations and financial crime operational processes.

• Oversee data governance, data quality, data lineage, analytics and reporting controls.

• Provide independent challenge and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

• Lead and develop teams, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

• Monitor emerging financial crime risks and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in financial crime, technology, data management or related senior roles within a regulated financial institution.

• Strong understanding of financial crime risks, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and surveillance operations.

• Experience with financial crime technology, investigations and operational controls.

• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, data lineage and risk management frameworks.

• Proven leadership and senior stakeholder management experience.

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.

• Financial crime, anti-crime technology or data management certifications are advantageous.

• Candidates from financial crime technology, data management or risk backgrounds are preferred. Internal audit experience is not required.