AML Lead

ITCAN PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ITCAN PTE. LIMITED is seeking a seasoned technology leader to drive the architecture and implementation of AML platforms across APAC markets. You will own the technical strategy, oversee complex integrations with core banking and payment systems, and guide distributed teams toward scalable, compliant solutions.

The role requires deep expertise in AML/KYC, strong leadership, and hands-on delivery across multi-country programs, with emphasis on security, performance, and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in IT/technology delivery, solution design, or system integration.
• At least 10 years in international banking or financial services, AML/KYC experience.
• Hands-on AML platform integration experience, preferably Firco solutions.
• Proven track record leading large-scale banking tech implementations across markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical strategy, architecture, design, and implementation of AML platforms and related banking solutions.
• Oversee end-to-end integration of AML systems with core banking platforms, payment systems, and other enterprise applications.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring architectural standards and best practices.

Skills

AML integration

Architecture leadership

Cross-border payments

APIs & microservices

Security & regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT

Tools

Firco

Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical strategy, architecture, design, and implementation of AML platforms and related banking solutions.
• Oversee end-to-end integration of AML systems with core banking platforms, payment systems, and other enterprise applications.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and integration teams, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
• Drive the implementation and enhancement of AML, Know Your Customer (KYC), and financial compliance solutions.
• Support integration of payment screening and monitoring systems, including cross-border and high-value payment processing.
• Ensure solutions meet security, scalability, performance, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle, including solution design, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Conduct technical reviews, troubleshoot complex integration issues, and drive continuous improvement in system performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders and geographically distributed teams to ensure successful delivery across multiple APAC markets.
• Manage technical relationships with platform vendors and external service providers to resolve issues and ensure successful implementation.
• Provide technical updates, project status reports, and recommendations to senior management.
• Mentor technical team members and promote engineering best practices, documentation, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in IT, technology delivery, solution design, system integration, or implementation.
• At least 10 years of experience in international banking or financial services, preferably involving AML, KYC, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong hands-on experience in AML platform integration and implementation, preferably involving Firco solutions.
• Proven experience leading large-scale banking technology implementations across multiple markets.
• Strong understanding of cross-border payments, high-value transactions, payment processing, and financial messaging systems.
• Experience integrating AML platforms with core banking systems and payment applications.
• Good knowledge of enterprise architecture, application integration, APIs, microservices, and system design principles.
• Strong understanding of information security, technology risk, and regulatory requirements within the banking industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and collaborate with business stakeholders, vendors, and senior management.
• Experience working with regional or geographically distributed teams, preferably across APAC.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regional banking transformation programmes and multi-country AML platform implementations.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Relevant enterprise architecture, banking technology, or AML platform certifications.