Cyber & Financial Crime Lead - Fintech

Strategic Leadership

• Leads the development and execution of the cyber and financial crime strategy.
• Ensures alignment of risk mitigation initiatives with business goals and regulatory obligations.
• Acts as the organization's subject matter expert on cybercrime, fraud, and financial crime trends.

Risk Management & Prevention

• Identifies vulnerabilities across digital platforms, financial systems, and customer channels.
• Designs and implements controls to prevent fraud, money laundering, and cyberattacks.
• Oversees investigations into suspicious activities and coordinates with law enforcement and regulators as needed.

Monitoring & Detection

• Manages the deployment and optimization of monitoring tools such as SIEM and fraud detection systems.
• Analyzes data to identify anomalies, patterns, and emerging threats.
• Ensures timely reporting and escalation of incidents.

Compliance & Regulatory Engagement

• Maintains compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, FATF, GDPR, local cybersecurity laws).
• Serves as the primary liaison with regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders during reviews and assessments.
• Keeps abreast of global and local financial crime regulations and industry best practices.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Leads and mentors a team of analysts and investigators.
• Collaborates with IT, legal, compliance, and business units to ensure integrated risk management.
• Develops and delivers training and awareness programs across the organization.

Incident Response & Recovery

• Leads cyber and financial crime incident response efforts.
• Develops and maintains playbooks and escalation protocols.
• Supports post-incident reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.