TTS, Financial Crime - Asia - SVP (Hybrid) Job Description: The Financial Crime Risk Senior Manager is responsible for supporting the ongoing implementation and enhancement of the Services Financial Crime governance framework within the 1st Line of defense.
This activity will be performed through active participation in Cluster and franchise-wide Financial Crime risk mitigation programs, helping to shape the strategy for managing the Financial Crime risks in partnership with the respective Global team, and the overall Cluster Controls & Regulatory Management team.
The incumbent will promote effective Financial Crime risk management solutions by working in partnership with all Services Product teams and 2nd/3rd line of defense partners, including Compliance, Legal & Operations, and Technology teams both at the cluster level and globally. The Financial Crimes Risk Senior Manager will play a key role in assessing the financial crime risk on the development of new and expanding TTS products and by providing guidance and on-going support to the product teams to ensure appropriate & effective controls are introduced and maintained.
Responsibilities: - Drive the execution of TTS Financial Crime Risk strategic priorities in the Asia South and Asia North
- Lead on significant Financial Crime initiatives and prepare the respective reporting for senior management.
- Act as the Business Sanctions Risk Officer's delegate, leading complex sanctions projects end to end and conduct reviews of sanctions processes and procedures across all the product lines to ensure policy requirements are being met in a consistent manner and documented appropriately.
- Advise on the design of controls, ensuring these are effectively implemented by the Business.
- Identify and assess Financial Crime risk for new and enhanced products and innovative solutions.
- Conduct reviews of Sanctions and AML processes and procedures across all the product lines to ensure policy requirements are met, are fit for purpose and have been implemented consistently, with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Assess impact of proposed changes to Financial Crime policies/procedures/guidelines and work with AML, Sanctions, ABAC, and Product Compliance to ensure the business operates in line with regulatory requirements.
- Participate actively in senior management governance forums and produce high-quality reports and management information.
- Support the business in internal or external reviews, including managing exam preparation and deliverables.
- Identify opportunities for streamlining processes and implement efficiencies that will ultimately lead to enhanced client experience.
- Client discussions - engage with sales teams on product solutioning. In addition, engage with clients to address Financial Crime related concerns and provide options/solutions.
- Promptly escalate issues to Senior Management on Financial Crime related matters and present in the various Global/Cluster level governance forums.
Knowledge/Experience: - Strong professional experience in Financial Services (10 - 15 years), preferably in AML/Sanctions Compliance, Business or Product Operations and/or
- Risk & Controls with focus on Financial Crime Risks
- Able to work independently and deliver according to strict timelines and quality standards.
- Knowledge and understanding of multiple risks, operations, product functions.
- Demonstrated ability and confidence to challenge business management and escalate issues.
- Global mindset and proven record of leadership experience in managing complex processes or larger projects.
- Prior multi-country oversight is an advantage.
Skills: - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Business oriented, with good organizational and planning skills.
- Self-motivated and able to effectively manage competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to assess complex issues through root cause analysis and other analytic techniques, structure potential solutions and drive to resolution with stakeholders.
- Comfortable navigating complex, highly matrixed organizations
- Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to accurately analyses data & draft concise documentation.
- Holistic approach to problem solving.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Power Point
Qualifications: - Bachelors/University Degree or equivalent experience (master's degree is good to have)
- Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.
- CAMS Certification
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Job Family Group: Risk Management
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Job Family: Business Risk & Control
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Time Type: Full time
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