VP, FCO Governance, Quality, and Capability

About the role

The VP – Head of FCO Governance, Quality and Capability will lead a centralised control, governance and intelligence function for the Financial Crime Operations (FCO). The role acts as a control tower, ensuring data‑led, consistently governed, quality‑assured and continuously improving operations across all locations.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement a robust FCO governance framework and oversee control standards, procedures and operating models.
• Own and deliver a comprehensive Management Information (MI) and reporting framework, defining KPIs and KRIs.
• Establish and lead a global Quality Control and outcome testing framework, ensuring consistency and defensibility of investigations.
• Design and implement a training and capability development programme, including role‑based learning paths and certifications.
• Drive standardisation, simplification and optimisation of processes, leading efficiency and transformation initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in management, banking or finance; ACAMS and/or ICA certification preferred.
• 12–15+ years of experience in financial crime, AML, sanctions, fraud risk management, compliance, audit or risk within global financial institutions.

Required skills

• Governance and control framework design.
• Management Information (MI), reporting and data analytics.
• Quality assurance and testing methodologies.
• Training design and capability development.
• Experience with technology‑enabled transformation, analytics and automation.