Director Technology Analytics and Innovation Lead

Overview

In this role you will lead the regional strategy for compliance technology and analytics across EMEA, guiding a multidisciplinary team in a globally renowned bank. You will advance AML, sanctions, and data platforms through technology delivery, data analytics, AI enablement, and governance. The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight of critical financial crime systems, delivering high-impact, regulator-ready solutions. You will join a collaborative culture that values integrity and development, shaping the future of financial crime compliance.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working arrangements
• generous pension contributions
• training opportunities
• supportive leadership

Responsibilities

• Set regional strategy for AML, sanctions, and core compliance tech across EMEA
• Oversee project delivery from inception to post-implementation validation
• Manage cross-functional teams and external partners
• Govern system changes and participate in regulatory reviews and audits
• Optimize detection capabilities in transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and KYC surveillance
• Lead data sourcing, analytics, and AI enablement initiatives
• Ensure regulatory compliance and robust governance across systems
• Own regional roadmap and execution for technology supporting AML, sanctions, and data platforms
• Manage budgets, scope, risks, and benefits of tech initiatives
• Coordinate with Compliance, Operations, Technology, and external vendors
• Represent MUFG in regulatory exams and audit preparations
• Oversee watchlist management, data quality, and model validation

Key requirements

• Proven track record in financial crime compliance technology delivery
• Experience leading multidisciplinary transformation programs across regions
• Hands-on experience with detection capabilities in AML/transaction monitoring, sanctions, and KYC surveillance
• Ability to influence senior IT leaders and drive governance
• Translating analytical needs into actionable tech requirements
• Strong communication skills across regulators, executives, and technical teams
• Strategic vision and leadership to motivate and develop teams
• Experience with governance forums and change management in regulated environments

• Collaborative mindset
• Executive communication
• Stakeholder management
• Compliance technology delivery
• AML and sanctions platforms
• Transaction Monitoring

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