Director, Cfcr Advisory, T&o(Singapore, Uk)

Job ID: 36890

Location: Singapore, SG

Area of interest: Governance, Risk Management & Compliance

Job type: Regular Employee

Work style: Office Working

Opening date: 13 Aug 2025

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- This role could be based in Singapore and UK.- Responsible for supporting the Head, CFCR Advisory, T&O in managing all regulatory Compliance, Financial Crime and Conduct Risk (CFCR) relating to the (see Business and Regulatory & Business Conduct) and aligning this to the vision and strategy of the function (see Strategy), the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) (see Risk Management), and delegation of authority documents where relevant. It also includes other risks relating to Financial Crime Risk (i.e., Anti-Money Laundering Risk, Tax Evasion Risk, Sanctions Risk, Anti-Bribery & Corruption Risk and Fraud Risk)- First line is responsible for the implementation of CFCR policies and procedures for business processes to the extent the processes have been identified as owned by the CFCR function, in line with the Group’s process universe as set out in the Group Operational Risk Framework, including activities within the processes owned by the CFCR function which are hubbed or outsourced. (see Governance)- In addition, responsible to support Head, CFCR Advisory, T&O to execute for the following:

- Support the Group meet its commitment of being "Here for Good" by building a sustainable framework that places Conduct, Financial Crime and Compliance best practice standards, at the forefront of the Group's agenda.
- As an independent second line risk control function, the relevant aspects of the CFCR Frameworks through robust independent risk control and the provision of specialist advice and constructive challenge in a manner proportionate to the nature, scale and complexity of the T&O Function.
- Maintain independence, deliver timely responses, and timely escalation of risks and issues where the management tolerance of the firm is exceeded.
- Maintain constructive and effective stakeholder relationships with the relevant business and supporting functions.

**Strategy**
- Support Head, CFCR Advisory, T&O to set and implement the vision and strategy for the CFCR function and in support of the Bank’s strategic direction and growth aspirations.
- Build with respective Head, CFCR Advisory, T&O to promote the culture and practice of compliance with CFCR standards (including conducting business within regulatory requirements, and to high ethical standards) within the Bank and embed a Here for good culture and the Group Code of Conduct.
- Input to business/functions operating model design of relevant Compliance, FCC and business/functions processes.

**Business**
- Execute the relevant aspects of the Compliance and FCC Principal Risk Types through robust independent risk control and the provision of specialist advice and constructive challenge in a manner proportionate to the nature, scale and complexity of the Group's Support Functions.
- Execute high standards of regulatory compliance and deliver key priorities and initiatives, aligned to the T&O Function performance scorecard.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the relevant operating models and strategy in order to provide substantive oversight support and challenge in order to enable appropriate and sustainable CFCR outcomes.
- Build and maintain an effective and constructive relationship with all key T&O Function stakeholders that is based on trust, capability and integrity, providing timely, responsive and quality Conduct, Financial Crime & Compliance-related advice and guidance to enable the business and functions to meet/achieve their strategic tactical objectives.
- Maintain constructive and effective stakeholder relationships with the relevant business and supporting functions, and assist the Country Chief Compliance Officers to interface with and support all key stakeholders.
- Be a ‘trusted advisor’ to the T&O Function and provide timely advice to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Proactively execute and challenge the T&O Function to exhibit appropriate conduct, comply with regulatory, Conduct, Financial Crime and Compliance requirements and strive to achieve fair outcome for clients.
- Provide CFCR-related advice, analysis (and challenge when appropriate) in relation to selected Functions, including compliance with relevant Group CFCR standards, product governance, product design, new business initiatives, bespoke projects, remedial activities (including nature, scale and rigour of past business reviews), client and transactional advice.
- Provide robust challenge to senior management and all relevant business stakeholders where activities are outside risk tolerance/ appetite, escalating as necessary, until appropriate oversight and ownership is achieved including actions and plans to address any remedial action needed to come back within risk tolerance/appetite.
- Work closely with the business and its operational