​SALASUNGO operates at the intersection of finance, technology and risk. We specialize in identifying and placing senior talent for organizations exposed to financial crime, cyber risk and regulatory pressure - where leadership quality directly impacts trust, licensing and long-term viability.

Our clients include international banks, payment institutions, FinTech platforms and regulated market participants who rely on us to build critical functions in Financial Crime, Cybercrime and Integrity.

On behalf of one of these clients, a leading international financial institution with significant cross-border exposure across Asia-Pacific, Hong Kong and Mainland China, we are currently looking for a Chief Financial Integrity Officer – APAC (Cross-Border Markets) to be based in Singapore.

This role sits at the strategic intersection of financial crime prevention, regulatory trust and cross-border risk management.

​

The Environment

You will operate at one of the world’s most sensitive financial intersections:

• Singapore as APAC financial and regulatory hub

• Hong Kong as capital market and China gateway

• Cross-border flows into and out of Mainland China

• Trade finance, correspondent banking and international payments

• Exposure to sanctions, AML, fraud, corruption and geopolitical risk

This is an environment where integrity, trust and regulatory credibility are business-critical assets.

​

Your Role

As Chief Financial Integrity Officer – APAC, you will define, lead and safeguard the organization’s financial integrity strategy across the region.

You will ensure that complex cross-border operations remain compliant, transparent and resilient against financial crime, regulatory risk and reputational damage.

​

Your Responsibilities

• Own and drive the regional Financial Integrity and Financial Crime strategy

• Act as senior escalation point for high-risk, high-impact cross-border cases

• Oversee AML, fraud, sanctions, ABC and integrity frameworks

• Interface with regulators in Singapore, Hong Kong and key jurisdictions

• Translate regulatory requirements into operational control frameworks

• Strengthen investigation, monitoring and case management capabilities

• Ensure consistency across regions while respecting local regulations

• Build, lead and mentor high-performing integrity and investigation teams

• Support strategic expansion and new business from an integrity perspective

​

​

Your Expertise & Tools

You are familiar with:

• AML, CTF, sanctions, fraud and anti-corruption frameworks

• FATF, MAS, HKMA, OFAC, EU and PRC regulatory landscapes

• Transaction monitoring and investigation platforms

• Trade finance, correspondent banking and payment ecosystems

• Cross-border risk typologies and emerging financial crime patterns

• Regulatory engagement and audit processes

​

​

Your Profile

• Extensive experience in financial crime, compliance, risk or integrity leadership

• Proven track record in complex cross-border and multi-jurisdiction environments

• Deep understanding of APAC, Hong Kong and China-related regulatory dynamics

• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills

• High level of integrity, judgment and discretion

​

​

Preferred Qualifications

• CAMS, CFE, or similar certifications

• Experience with regulators and supervisory authorities

• Background in international banking, payments, trade finance or FinTech

​

​

What You Can Expect

• Strategic executive role with regional and cross-border impact

• High visibility with senior leadership and regulators

• Work at the heart of global financial flows

• Competitive compensation and international career path

Interested?
We look forward to receiving your application.

Please submit your documents, including your availability and salary expectations, torecruitment@salasungo.com, or apply directly via this platform.

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, a comprehensive background and integrity screening will be part of the selection process.