APAC AML Operations Lead: Data-Driven & Cross-Functional

Ant Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ant Group in Malaysia seeks an experienced AML Operations Head to oversee the APAC framework, driving standardization of EDD, Transaction Monitoring and Screening to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. You will lead data governance initiatives, improve processes with automation, and manage cross‑functional collaboration to align with group risk appetite.

Responsibilities include establishing QA controls, KPIs, audits, and staff training while monitoring APAC regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Law, Economics, Accounting, Risk Management, or related disciplines; CAMS/CFE/CIA/CISA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in AML/Compliance Operations, including 3 years in a management role; leading EDD, TM or Screening workflows.
• In-depth understanding of APAC AML regulatory frameworks with ability to implement localized solutions.
• Proven capability in process optimization, data governance, KPI management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent English communication, cross-cultural collaboration, and stakeholder management for senior leaders.
• Experience with AML systems (Actimize, SAS, Quantexa, Socure) and data tools (SQL, Power BI/Tableau).

Responsibilities

• Oversee AML operations in APAC, standardize EDD, TM and Screening for compliance and efficiency.
• Coordinate AML data governance to ensure data quality for risk reporting.
• Lead process improvement via automation and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Establish quality controls with audits, KPIs, and issue closure.
• Monitor APAC regulatory developments and train staff to stay compliant.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology, Legal and Business teams.

Skills

Leadership

Data governance

Process optimization

Automation tools

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural collaboration

English communication

Education

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

CAMS / CFE / CIA / CISA preferred

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Actimize

SAS

Quantexa

Socure

Job description

Ant Group in Malaysia seeks an experienced AML Operations Head to oversee the APAC framework, driving standardization of EDD, Transaction Monitoring and Screening to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. You will lead data governance initiatives, improve processes with automation, and manage cross‑functional collaboration to align with group risk appetite.

Responsibilities include establishing QA controls, KPIs, audits, and staff training while monitoring APAC regulatory