Global Security - APAC Investigations Head - Executive Director

Job Description
We are seeking an Executive Director for Global Security's investigation team in the Asia Pacific region, focusing on complex fraud and sensitive employee conduct in the financial services industry. You will oversee investigations across diverse businesses, ensuring protection of the firm's employees and assets globally. This role involves managing employee conduct and external fraud investigations in Europe, Middle East, and Africa, requiring expertise in handling sensitive matters and liaising with key stakeholders and law enforcement agencies.
As an Executive Director in Global Security's investigation team covering all lines of businesses in the Asia Pacific region, you will lead and manage complex fraud and employee conduct investigations. You will partner with senior stakeholders, law enforcement, and regulatory agencies to ensure high standards of risk management and the protection of the firm's people and assets.
Job Responsibilities

• Manage the investigation process for both employee and external fraud matters, ensuring high quality and timely investigations with required evidence, well-written summaries, and risk/control observations
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Human Resources and key control partners in Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Business Control groups, working closely to remediate risks to the firm
• Represent Global Security in EMEA regional forums to report on investigation trends and operational metrics
• Maintain strong relationships and working partnerships with all local and country law enforcement and regulatory agencies within the region
• Ensure highly sensitive matters and confidential information are protected and only shared with individuals who need to act upon the information
• Maintain appropriate controls within the investigation process to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, firm policies, and Global Security's risk and control framework
• Provide direct oversight to investigator activities and deliver regular feedback and performance management for the team

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Solid experience in conducting financial fraud and employee conduct investigations in either law enforcement or the financial services industry
• Extensive experience in a leadership role overseeing investigation teams
• Bachelor's degree with a focus in Criminal Justice, Business, Cyber Security, or equivalent business experience and professional certifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex matters in an easy-to-understand manner for relevant audiences in the firm
• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships and be viewed as a trusted advisor
• Effective in presenting to executive-level management in the firm and senior-level government and law enforcement authorities

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience in courtroom testimony and legal depositions
• Experience with investigating cyber, electronic money movement, and digital currency criminal activity
• Industry-recognized certifications such as CFE or PCI

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
The Global Security (GS) team protects the firm's people and assets, ensuring the safety of business operations through the implementation of technology, best-in-class talent and client collaboration. Teams are responsible for developing safety policies and procedures, customer safety, pre-employment screening, fraud investigations and security operations on a global basis.