Director, APAC Financial Crime Compliance (Technology Transformation)

Overview of Division/Department

The FCC Transformation team supports the Regional Chief Compliance Officer (RCCO) in the design, development, delivery and execution of best in class compliance framework to monitor, prevent, detect, mitigate and manage financial crime (money laundering, sanctions and bribery) risks.
This role is key in overseeing and managing the controlled implementation of projects within the RCCO's domain on FCC. The person provides guidance to delivery teams to ensure the successful delivery of FCC related projects and initiatives across the APAC region.

Company Profile
MIZUHO BANK IS SEEKING EXPERIENCED COMPLIANCE PROFESSIONALS TO JOIN A NEWLY FORMED TEAM TO MANAGE COMPLIANCE RISK FOR THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION. THE APAC REGIONAL FINANCIAL CRIME COMPLIANCE TRANSFORMATION (FCCT) TEAM WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DESIGN, ENHANCEMENT AND EXECUTION OF THE FCC PROGRAMME IN APAC TO MANAGE AND MITIGATE SANCTIONS, MONEY-LAUNDERING AND BRIBERY RISKS.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, delivery and execution of best in class compliance framework to monitor, prevent, detect, mitigate and manage financial crime (money laundering, sanctions and bribery) risks
• Support the design, development, delivery and execution of FCC technology roadmap
• Support and oversee a healthy regime of continuous improvements and trouble-shooting of detection scenarios and screening capabilities
• Provide leadership and direction to stakeholders where system or data gaps are identified, to ensure compliance obligations are met in a cost-effective and timely manner
• Support the design, development and deployment of data analytics to improve oversight and reporting of FCC risks across the APAC region
• Simplify processes as necessary
• Drive regional consistency and minimum standards
• Build strong and effective relationships with stakeholders
• Serve as the key FCC interface with Technology, Operations and other stakeholders
• Provide support and guidance to country compliance teams

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• At least 10 to 15 years' experience in compliance, legal or other controls related function in the financial services industry
• Knowledge and expertise in the design and implementation of compliance programmes
• Experience managing FCC programmes and advanced knowledge of sanctions, money-laundering and bribery laws and regulations
• Experience implementing FCC technology systems and tools, including systems and tools for transaction monitoring, customer screening and sanctions monitoring
• Track record in overseeing reviews of detection scenarios and screening parameters, back-testing and data reconciliation
• Expertise in data analytics is desirable, though not critical
• Ability to drive and manage projects
• Good understanding of corporate banking products and services as well as processes
• Highly motivated team player
• Strong analytical, communication and people skills, ability to lead, influence and collaborate with people across different cultures and backgrounds
• Adaptable, resilient and passionate about making a difference
• Experience dealing with complex issues, forward-looking, solutions-oriented, ability to be hands-on

If you are an experienced compliance professional with a passion for change and transformation, a desire to join a new team with a mandate to build for the future, and a conviction to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for these roles at Mizuho Bank.