Zai Appoints Industry Leader Bob Liang as Chief Risk Officer
Announcement posted by Zai 23 May 2024
Today, Zai, an Australian Fintech backed by Standard Chartered Ventures, announced the appointment of Bob Liang as its new Chief Risk Officer (CRO).
Bob brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in leading risk and compliance functions. At Zai, Bob Liang will play a pivotal role in upholding the company's rigorous standards and ensuring its sustainable growth.
Bob will lead Zai's risk and compliance functions in his new role, providing strategic guidance and overseeing corporate governance. His deep understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices will be crucial in mitigating risk effectively while supporting Zai's continued innovation and growth.
Bob stated, "I'm excited to join Zai and contribute to empowering our clients to create advanced payment processing systems. Managing risk and ensuring compliance are essential for fostering strong and sustainable growth. I am pleased to see Zai's commitment to this journey and am eager to collaborate with our partners and the leadership team to establish best practices in the Australian FinTech space."
Bob is a well-known figure in the Australian FinTech industry, recognised for his exceptional leadership in guiding high-level compliance teams. Previous appointments include roles at ASIC, Macquarie Bank and most recently, he served as the Head of Compliance and Country MLRO at NIUM, where he made significant contributions before joining Zai. In addition to his career achievements, Bob has shown a commitment to diversity and inclusion through his community legal centre work and as a mentor to youths and early career professionals in the Asian-Australian community.
Shamus Hodgson, Group CEO at Zai said, "Bob Liang's appointment underscores our commitment to excellence and a proactive risk management and compliance approach. His proven track record and leadership expertise make him a valuable addition to our senior leadership team. Bob will further strengthen Zai's position as a leader in the Australian FinTech industry."
Zai is a prominent Australian FinTech payment service provider with over a decade of experience in servicing B2B merchants and is backed by Standard Chartered Venture arm SC Ventures. The company specialises in providing connectivity to multiple Australian payment rails and account-to-account real-time payments, including PayID and PayTo. Zai empowers businesses to simplify their intricate workflows by facilitating seamless automation and reconciliation through robust payment APIs.
To find out more about Zai visit: https://www.hellozai.com/