Manager – Financial Crime Subject Matter Expert (KYC & Transaction Monitoring) (Yogyakarta Placement)

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Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE) Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary We are seeking an experienced Manager – Financial Crime Subject Matter Expert (KYC & Transaction Monitoring) to join our growing Financial Crime practice. This role combines deep technical expertise, people leadership, client advisory, and operational oversight. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams, leading the interpretation and application of regulatory requirements, supporting complex financial crime investigations and escalations, and driving improvements across KYC and Transaction Monitoring programs. As a Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in delivering high-quality outcomes, developing team capabilities, supporting business growth, and contributing to the design and enhancement of financial crime compliance frameworks. About the Team At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. Within our Financial Crime Unit (FCU), we support leading global financial institutions through a combination of managed services and advisory engagements across Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Transaction Monitoring (TM), investigations, and broader financial crime compliance programs. Our teams help clients navigate increasingly complex regulatory requirements while improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and resilience of their financial crime frameworks. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Manager – Financial Crime Subject Matter Expert (KYC & Transaction Monitoring) to join our growing Financial Crime practice. This role combines deep technical expertise, people leadership, client advisory, and operational oversight. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams, leading the interpretation and application of regulatory requirements, supporting complex financial crime investigations and escalations, and driving improvements across KYC and Transaction Monitoring programs. As a Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in delivering high-quality outcomes, developing team capabilities, supporting business growth, and contributing to the design and enhancement of financial crime compliance frameworks. What You Will Do Depending on your SME assignment, your responsibilities will include: As Know Your Customer (KYC) SME: Policy & Technical Expertise • Acting as the primary point of contact for KYC policy interpretation, procedural guidance, and regulatory clarifications • Reviewing and advising on complex, high-risk, or non-standard KYC cases and client scenarios • Interpreting regulatory updates and translating them into practical guidance for delivery teams • Supporting policy impact assessments and procedural updates Delivery & Quality Enablement • Providing expert support to analysts and QC teams on quality findings, escalations, and judgment calls • Participating in quality calibrations and alignment discussions to ensure consistent application of standards • Supporting internal quality assurance initiatives and regulatory readiness activities • Acting as a senior escalation point for policy- or risk-related delivery issues Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement • Supporting advisory workstreams, client discussions, and solution design related to KYC frameworks and operating models • Collaborating with global teams and engagement leads on policy questions, remediation approaches, and regulatory expectations • Contributing SME input to proposals, process improvements, and client deliverables where applicable Capability Building • Facilitating induction, refresher, and targeted training sessions on KYC policies and regulatory developments • Supporting knowledge sharing and continuous capability uplift across delivery and quality teams As Transaction Monitoring (TM) SME: Transaction Monitoring Expertise • Serve as a subject matter authority and point of contact on TM policy and frameworks, AML typologies, alert logic, and investigation methodologies • Provide expert guidance on complex or high-risk alerts, end-to-end investigations, and escalation decisions. • Interpret regulatory guidance and client requirements related to TM and translate them into operational standards Optimization & Enhancement • Support TM optimization initiatives, including scenario reviews, threshold tuning, and alert quality improvements • Analyze alert volumes, false positive rates, and investigation outcomes to identify optimization opportunities • Contribute to the design, refinement, and enhancement of TM scenarios and monitoring rules in collaboration with clients or advisory teams • Support data-driven assessments of TM effectiveness and risk coverage Advisory & Stakeholder Support • Participate in advisory workstreams related to TM operating models, regulatory remediation, or monitoring enhancements • Support client discussions, workshops, and solutioning related to TM frameworks and regulatory expectations • Collaborate with global teams, compliance stakeholders, and engagement leads on TM-related questions and initiatives Delivery & Capability Enablement • Provide technical guidance and coaching to TM analysts and QC teams on typologies, investigation quality, and decision-making • Support calibration sessions to align investigation and disposition standards across delivery teams • Leads all training programs and quality initiatives, ensuring knowledge updates and feedback are communicated effectively What We Are Looking For Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Law, Criminology, or a related discipline. Minimum 8 years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance, AML, KYC/CDD, Transaction Monitoring, Investigations, Risk, Compliance, or Financial Crime Consulting. Proven leadership experience managing teams, quality functions, or operational delivery within financial crime environments. Strong expertise in KYC, Customer Due Diligence, Enhanced Due Diligence, Transaction Monitoring, AML Investigations, and financial crime risk management. Experience supporting regulatory remediation programs, operational transformation initiatives, or compliance framework enhancements. Strong stakeholder management and client-facing consulting experience. Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills. Advanced analytical thinking and sound professional judgement with the ability to assess complex risk scenarios and make defensible decisions. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint. Certifications & Training (Advantage) The following certifications are highly desirable: Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) International Compliance Association (ICA) Certifications Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) Other relevant AML, Compliance, Risk, or Regulatory certifications Equivalent practical experience and demonstrated subject matter expertise will also be highly valued. Location Requirement This role is based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position. Candidates who are currently based outside Yogyakarta will be expected to make their own relocation arrangements if offered and accepting employment. By applying for this opportunity, you acknowledge and confirm your willingness to self-relocate to Yogyakarta as required. What You Can Expect Lead complex financial crime transformation and compliance initiatives for global clients. Work alongside experienced regulatory, consulting, and financial crime professionals. Contribute to both managed services and advisory engagements. Gain exposure to evolving AML, KYC, and Transaction Monitoring regulations and industry practices. Accelerate your career within a market-leading consulting practice through a combination of technical, leadership, and client advisory opportunities. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Anti-Bribery, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, Business Ethics, Coaching and Feedback, Code of Ethics, Communication, Compliance and Governance, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Review, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Controls Compliance, Creativity, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Protection Management (DPM), Disability Support {+ 35 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? Yes Job Posting End Date