SR&T : Senior Manager/ Director - Forensic & Financial Crime: Financial Crime -Advisory - MY

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Work you'll do

Deloitte is growing its Strategy, Risk, and Transaction (SR&T) – Forensic & Financial Crime practice in Southeast Asia, which protects the brands of companies and communities by proactively advising on exposure to fraud, corruption, money laundering and other financial crime issues. We support our clients with a variety of issues, including but not limited to, addressing business disputes, regulatory concerns and actions, and performing sensitive internal investigations into fraud, corruption and misconduct by using next generation forensic and eDiscovery technology and analytics.
Financial Crime protect brands by advising on risks related to fraud, corruption, money laundering, and other financial crimes. We develop and implement Financial Crime programs and compliance systems to mitigate regulatory and reputational risks. Using a global network of intelligence analysts and advanced analytics, we quickly assess clients' risk exposure and provide actionable advice to protect their business.
You will work alongside our clients to bring a rigorous, evidence based analytical capability to help them solve pressing and complex issues. This includes revealing insight and delivering value through pragmatic and actionable recommendations. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with our clients to understand the forces that are driving change, identifying opportunities and develop solutions across the whole organization. 

The nature of the work we do includes: 

•  Act as Engagement Manager servicing clients in Singapore and Southeast Asia for a variety of Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) projects covering policy & procedure reviews, regulatory gap analysis, transaction "look backs", audit and compliance testing, AML technology effectiveness review, target operating model etc.

•  Lead engagements and ensure successful project delivery.

•  Responsible to manage internal risk and compliance, and financial matters relating to the engagement.

•  Develop and mentor junior team members. Lead the development of the Regulatory Advisory skillset within the team.

•  Initiate and manage client relationships and assist to develop the FCC practices across Singapore and Southeast Asia.

•  Drive business development activities (e.g. drafting thought leadership articles, preparation of proposals etc.) and execute market eminence activities.

•  Be an expert in emerging FCC requirements / maintain awareness of FCC issues affecting the financial services industry and stay up to date with emerging regulatory requirements and guidance.

•  Deliver training to internal and external audiences and in public speaking engagements.

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte, we believe in the importance of empowering our people to be leaders at all levels. We connect our purpose and shared values to identify issues as well as to make an impact that matters to our clients, people and the communities. Additionally, Directors across our Firm are expected to:

• Lead from the front, acting as an exemplary role model of integrity for leaders at all levels; promote a strong sense of loyalty and followership as well as to energise others to perform at the highest level.
• Build a high-performance culture by cultivating individual and team strengths; drive outstanding service, quality and stakeholder value, often through a mix of large cross-business and/or cross-border teams.
• Anticipate market and competitor trends to develop and deliver bold and innovative solutions that differentiates Deloitte from others.
• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders and influencers, using highly developed influencing skills to drive positive impact in complex situations.
• Set and communicate strategic direction, excite people around the vision and align diverse, cross-business as well as cross-border teams to achieve success.
• Manage the development of a strong pipeline of diverse talent for current/ future success; own and drive a talent experience that differentiates Deloitte from others.
• Actively manages the business to deliver maximum value to Deloitte and to external stakeholders.
• Anticipate market and competitor trends to develop and deliver bold and innovative solutions that differentiates Deloitte.

Requirements

•  Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., accounting, law); a professional certification is a plus.

•  A minimum of 12 years of experience in FCC or related fields, ideally within consulting or legal institutions, including 12 years in a managerial role leading FCC-related work.

•  Prior experience in AML KYC/CDD or FCC Advisory in a financial institution will be an added advantage.

•  Strong understanding of regulatory expectations (e.g., MAS); knowledge of other major ASEAN jurisdictions and industry experience is a plus.

•  Experience in designing, developing, and implementing internal controls for financial services, particularly within FCC frameworks and strategies.

•  Strong project management skills with the ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and deliver high-quality outcomes under demanding timelines in a dynamic environment.

•  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong analytical, data interpretation, reporting, and presentation skills.

•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively, build strong relationships across all levels, and adapt to diverse working environments.

•  Self-motivated, proactive, and coachable, with a strong commitment to continuous development and professional excellence.

•  Willingness to travel to client sites when required and contribute to practice growth initiatives.

Due to volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Candidates will only be contacted by authorised Deloitte Recruiters via firm's business contact number or business email address.