Ant International-APAC AML Operation Head-Malaysia

Ant International; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Ant Group is seeking an APAC AML Operations Head for Malaysia to oversee the end-to-end AML framework across the APAC region. You will lead standardization of EDD, transaction monitoring and screening, ensuring regulatory compliance while driving operational efficiency.

You will coordinate data governance, manage KPI-driven improvements, and collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology, Legal and Business teams to align with Group strategy and risk appetite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Law, Economics, Accounting, Risk Management or related field.
• CAMS, CFE, CIA or CISA certifications are preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years in AML/Compliance Operations, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience leading EDD, TM, or Screening in international financial institutions.
• Familiarity with APAC AML regulatory frameworks (MAS, AMLA, SFO/AMLO, HKMA).

Responsibilities

• Oversee AML operational framework in APAC, standardize EDD, TM, and Screening processes for compliance and efficiency.
• Coordinate AML data governance to improve data quality, traceability, and reporting.
• Drive operational efficiency through automation tools and cross-functional collaboration.
• Establish quality control with audits, KPIs, and issue management to meet benchmarks.
• Monitor APAC regulatory developments and adapt processes and training accordingly.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology, Legal and Business teams to align with Group strategy.

Skills

English communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Stakeholder management

Process optimization

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance/Law/Economics/Accounting/Risk Management

Certifications such as CAMS/CFE/CIA/CISA preferred

Tools

Actimize

SAS

Quantexa

Socure

SQL

Power BI/Tableau

Advanced Excel

Job description

Ant International-APAC AML Operation Head-Malaysia

Working years: More than 5 years

Department: Ant International

Education background: Undergraduate

Release time: 2026.10.29

Job description

• 1. Oversee the execution and optimization of the AML operational framework in the APAC Region, leading the standardization and efficient implementation of Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Transaction Monitoring (TM), and Screening processes to ensure both regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
• 2. Coordinate with AML - related data governance initiatives, establish and maintain high-quality data standards to enhance data accuracy, completeness, and traceability, supporting risk identification and regulatory reporting.
• 3. Lead operational efficiency improvement projects through process re-engineering, adoption of automation tools, and cross-functional collaboration to continuously optimize AML workflows, reduce operational risk, and accelerate response times.
• 4. Establish and maintain AML operational quality control mechanisms, including periodic audits, KPI monitoring, and issue closure management, to ensure consistent achievement of quality benchmarks.
• 5. Closely monitor regulatory developments in APAC region national levels, proactively assess their operational impact, and lead internal process adjustments and staff training to ensure ongoing compliance.
• 6. Collaborate closely with Compliance, Risk, Technology, Legal, and Business teams to foster cross-functional alignment and ensure AML operations are consistent with Group strategy and risk appetite.

Job Requirement

• 1. Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Law, Economics, Accounting, Risk Management, or related disciplines; professional certifications such as CAMS, CFE, CIA, or CISA are preferred.
• 2. Minimum 5 years of experience in AML/Compliance Operations, including at least 3 years in a management or team lead role, with proven experience leading EDD, TM, or Screening workflows within international financial institutions, banks or FinTech/PayTech firms.
• 3. In-depth understanding of APAC AML regulatory frameworks (e.g., Singapore MAS Notice 626 / Payment Services Act, Malaysia AMLA 2001, Hong Kong SFO/AMLO and HKMA requirements), with proven ability to implement localized compliance solutions; local team collaboration or regulatory engagement experience in Singapore/Malaysia/Hong Kong is highly desirable.
• 4. Demonstrated capability in process optimization, data governance, KPI management, and cross-functional collaboration; experience leading operational efficiency initiatives and implementing automation tools; prior experience building or restructuring operational frameworks from scratch is a plus.
• 5. Excellent communication in English both written & spoken, cross-cultural collaboration, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to articulate risk and operational insights clearly to senior management.
• 6. Familiarity with leading AML systems (e.g., Actimize, SAS, Quantexa, Socure) and data tools (e.g., SQL, advanced Excel, Power BI/Tableau); basic data analytics skills to guide teams in leveraging systems for operational efficiency.