Senior AML Operations Lead – EDD, TM & Data Governance

Ant International; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ant International in Amsterdam seeks an experienced AML Operations Lead to drive day-to-day activities within the AML framework. You will own Enhanced Due Diligence, Transaction Monitoring, and Screening workflows, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency across the region.

You will lead data governance initiatives, establish KPIs and training, and collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology, Legal, and Business teams to ensure alignment with Group strategy and risk appetite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Law, Economics, or Risk Management.
• 5+ years of AML/Compliance Ops experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of EU/Dutch AML frameworks and local regulatory engagement.
• Experience leading EDD, TM, or Screening in international institutions.

Responsibilities

• Execute AML operations day-to-day within the regulatory framework.
• Own AML-related data governance initiatives and maintain trackers for accuracy and traceability.
• Drive process efficiency through automation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Establish quality controls: audits, KPIs, issue closure to meet benchmarks.
• Monitor regulatory developments and lead internal process adjustments and staff training.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology, Legal, and Business teams to align with Group strategy.

Skills

AML/Compliance operations leadership

Regulatory knowledge (EU/Dutch)

Data governance & KPI management

Stakeholder management

Process optimization

English fluent

Dutch language

Education

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

CAMS/CFE/CIA/CISA certifications preferred

Tools

Actimize

SAS

Quantexa

Socure

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Ant International in Amsterdam seeks an experienced AML Operations Lead to drive day-to-day activities within the AML framework. You will own Enhanced Due Diligence, Transaction Monitoring, and Screening workflows, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency across the region.

You will lead data governance initiatives, establish KPIs and training, and collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology, Legal, and Business teams to ensure alignment with Group strategy and risk appetite.