Management Consultant (Director - Financial Crime Compliance))

We are an established, globally active management consulting company with offices in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, UK, USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia and India. We are a valued partner to many of the world‘s largest international financial services and insurance firms. We support our clients at all project management stages from the development of strategies and operational frameworks to the technical implementation and handover. Our expertise in business and technology combined with our methodic approach enable us to create sustainable added value for our client’s business.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Director you will lead in helping financial institutions strengthen their FCC frameworks, enhance AML/CFT controls, uplift KYC and client due diligence processes, modernize sanctions governance, and meet increasingly complex regulatory expectations.

• You will play a key role in building trusted client relationships through high quality deliverables and leveraging our industry expertise.
• Drive the success of work streams by directing activities, ensuring high quality deliverables and timely submission.
• Manage team of junior consultants and support team members with all project activities.
• Act as single point-of-contact for key client stakeholders and maintain close interaction with clients through regular project updates and networking.
• Conduct research, data collection and analysis on the needs and issues of the client through interviews and workshops to translate their requirements into well-formulated solutions.
• Present findings and recommendations to the client using business proposals and presentation decks.
• Document the project into systems and processes for management review.

ABOUT YOU

• Degree holder.
• With 10–15 years of professional experience in FCC, AML/CFT, sanctions, name screening, or financial crime risk, ideally within Private Banking, CIB, or consulting sector.
• Demonstrated experience leading Business Integration, remediation, TOM, or technology transformation projects within Private Banking or CIB environments.
• Deep familiarity with APAC regulatory requirements (e.g., MAS 626, HKMA AML Guidelines)
• Solid understanding of sanctions screening, name screening controls, transaction monitoring, and related technology-enabled FCC operating models.
• Strong experience managing regulatory remediation, sanctions and name screening uplift, technology transformation programs, or complex financial crime risk initiatives.
• Background in management consulting is highly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, senior stakeholders, and multi‑workstream projects.
• Experience managing and coaching teams in a consulting or advisory environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and client advisory skills with the ability to influence at C‑suite level.
• Relevant certifications (CAMS, ICA, CFCS, FRM, ACAMS) advantageous.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

WHY US?

• Attractive fringe benefits and salary structures in line with the market.
• Modern and central office space with good public transport connections.
• Can-do mentality and one-spirit culture.
• Varied events and employee initiatives.