Ian Lee, Cpa
About Ian Lee, Cpa
Ian Lee is a Manager in Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance at Protiviti, with a background in financial crime compliance and operational risk management.
Current Role at Protiviti
Ian Lee currently serves as the Manager of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance, Financial Services at Protiviti. He has been with the company since 2019, working out of their Tokyo, Japan office. In his role, he oversees internal audit processes and ensures compliance within the financial services sector. His duties also involve managing risk assessment and mitigation strategies, leveraging his strong knowledge of both English and Japanese to draft comprehensive policies and procedures.
Career at Unimoni
Ian worked at Unimoni as AMLRO, Compliance & Risk from 2018 to 2019. During this year-long tenure in the Within 23 Wards area of Tokyo, Japan, he focused on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and regulatory compliance. His responsibilities included developing and implementing risk management frameworks and facilitating external communication with regulatory authorities.
Positions at Standard Chartered Bank
Ian Lee has held multiple roles at Standard Chartered Bank, starting from 2011 to 2018 in Taipei City, Taiwan. He began as a Management Associate, followed by roles as Senior Assistant Manager in Regulatory Reporting, Manager in Operational Risk Management for Product Control and Valuation Control, and finally as Senior Manager in Governance and Financial Crime Compliance. These roles collectively spanned over seven years, showcasing his extensive experience in governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Educational Background
Ian Lee holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from National Chengchi University. He also studied at Purdue University in the College of Consumer and Family Sciences under a study abroad program. His academic qualifications have provided a solid foundation in both accounting principles and consumer sciences.
Language Proficiency and Skills
Ian Lee passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 Level in December 2016. This proficiency allows him to engage effectively in external communication with the Financial Services Agency (FSA) in Japan. His expertise extends to drafting policies and procedures in both English and Japanese, indicating strong bilingual capabilities. Additionally, he possesses knowledge of global financial market products, IT knowledge, and business processes, making him a well-rounded professional in the financial services industry.