APAC AML Operations Lead - EDD, TM & Automation

Ant Group; 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 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.