Director-Financial Crimes Data Governance and Reporting

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The newly created first line of defense Financial Crimes Risk & Controls center of excellence will provide a holistic, enterprise-wide approach to our financial crimes risk management (FCRM) activities and will reside within Global Servicing.

This team will be responsible for establishing a robust control foundation for first line of defense FCRM activities across the company globally, including anti-money laundering, sanctions, payments controls, and anti-corruption. The team will partner closely with Technology to develop and deploy next generation capabilities that address key gaps and strengthen the first line’s ability to detect and prevent financial crimes across our lines of business. The team will work in coordination with the Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) team within the Global Risk & Compliance organization.

Role Description:

The 1LOD Financial Crime Risks and Controls Team within Global Servicing is looking to recruit a Director – Financial Crimes Data Governance and Reporting. This role will be responsible for defining and managing the data governance risks and standards for the organization while following required internal policies and market standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage data risk per the framework laid out by Data Risk Management Policy (AEMP79) on Fin crime related data with focus on know your customer (KYC) data risk categories - Data loss & Protection, Data Compliance, Data Usability and Third-Party Data Risk

• Engaging key stakeholders including Technologies, Capabilities, Servicing and Business teams to ensure alignment, understanding and support for data risk management efforts per Data Governance Policy (AEMP70)

• Partner with 2LOD and EDO team to deliver on Guardian data and governance related workstream

• Build and lead a highly performing team of 8-10 Managers and Analysts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in risk management or analytics

• Ability to provide structure in ambiguity, excel in a dynamic and complex environment, and deliver under tight deadlines

• Proven leader who can build, inspire, and coach a team with a passion for the business and risk management

• Strong ability to influence partners and stakeholders

• Excellent critical thinking and attention to detail

• Exceptional drive and commitment; ability to work and thrive in in fast changing, results driven environment; and proven ability in handling competing priorities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate between various technical and non-technical audiences