APAC AML Operations Lead

Ant International; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Ant International in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced AML Operations Lead to drive the APAC region's EDD, TM and Screening workflows. You will standardize processes, improve response times and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

You will collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology, Legal and Business teams to implement automation, strengthen data governance and KPI reporting, and maintain high quality controls and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Law, Economics, Accounting, Risk Management; CAMS/CFE/CIA/CISA certifications preferred.
• Minimum 5 years AML/Compliance Operations with at least 3 years in a management/lead role, with proven experience leading EDD, TM or Screening workflows.
• Strong understanding of APAC AML regulatory frameworks with ability to implement localized compliance solutions.
• Experience in process optimization, data governance, KPI management, and cross-functional collaboration; automation experience is a plus.
• Excellent English communication; stakeholder management with senior management.
• Familiarity with leading AML systems and data tools; SQL and BI proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution and optimization of the AML operational framework in APAC, leading standardization of EDD, TM, and Screening.
• Coordinate AML data governance initiatives and maintain high-quality data standards for risk reporting.
• Lead operational efficiency projects through process re-engineering and automation; collaborate cross-functionally.
• Establish AML quality control mechanisms, including audits, KPI monitoring, and issue closure.
• Monitor APAC regulatory developments and guide internal process adjustments and staff training.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology, Legal, and Business teams to align AML operations with Group strategy.

Skills

Communication in English

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Process optimization

Data governance

Automation tools

AML systems familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Law, Economics, Accounting, Risk Management

CAMS, CFE, CIA, or CISA certifications (preferred)

Tools

Actimize

SAS

Quantexa

Socure

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Ant International in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced AML Operations Lead to drive the APAC region's EDD, TM and Screening workflows. You will standardize processes, improve response times and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

You will collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology, Legal and Business teams to implement automation, strengthen data governance and KPI reporting, and maintain high quality controls and audits.