CDD & EDD Team Lead: AML Ops & Automation

Ryt Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryt Bank in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced AML professional to lead a CDD/EDD team. The Team Lead CDD & EDD Operations will supervise analysts, review complex cases, and act as the first escalation point while supporting the Manager in driving performance.

This role emphasizes automation with Python and Excel VBA, quality checks, and strong AML/CFT conformance through close collaboration with Compliance and IT.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years in AML/CDD/EDD operations, with some supervisory experience.
• Solid knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and sanctions screening.
• Hands-on Python scripting and Excel VBA for automation.
• Experience handling escalations in high-risk or complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of a team of CDD/EDD analysts, monitoring case allocation and workflow to ensure SLAs are met.
• Review and approve CDD and EDD cases, including higher-risk and PEP profiles, within delegated authority limits.
• Provide feedback to analysts on errors or gaps identified during review, and track remediation.
• Design and maintain automation tools/scripts; partner with IT/Digital to scale automation beyond team level.
• Track team productivity, case aging, and backlog; report status to the Manager and suggest process improvements.

Skills

AML/CDD/EDD

Team supervision

Python automation

Excel VBA

Case review & QA

Sanctions screening

Communication

Education

CAMS/ICA Certification

Tools

Python

Excel VBA

Job description

Ryt Bank in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced AML professional to lead a CDD/EDD team. The Team Lead CDD & EDD Operations will supervise analysts, review complex cases, and act as the first escalation point while supporting the Manager in driving performance.

This role emphasizes automation with Python and Excel VBA, quality checks, and strong AML/CFT conformance through close collaboration with Compliance and IT.