AML Technical Lead

jobline resources pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

jobline resources pte. ltd. is seeking a senior technical architect to define the AML platform strategy and lead architecture and implementation across APAC markets.

The role involves guiding development teams, ensuring secure, scalable solutions, and aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements. You will drive adoption of modern technologies (APIs, microservices) and collaborate with vendors, Architects, and Operations to deliver high-quality AML platforms, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• TOGAF or enterprise architecture certifications are a plus.
• 15+ years in technical roles including solution design, integration and implementation.
• 10+ years in international banking sector focusing on AML, KYC & Compliance.
• Extensive experience leading technical delivery of large-scale, multi-market platform implementations in banking or financial services.
• Deep knowledge of cross-border payment products and payment processing systems.
• Understanding of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements for platform technology in finance.
• Ability to manage geographically distributed teams across APAC markets.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical strategy and architecture for AML platforms, aligning with IT standards and business objectives.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance to development teams, ensuring best practices in coding, integration, and system design.
• Establish and enforce technical governance for security, scalability, and performance.
• Lead design, development, and deployment of solutions, ensuring seamless integration with core banking systems and payment platforms.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and operations to optimize performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Adopt modern technologies including APIs, microservices, and industry-leading methodologies to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle to meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and troubleshooting for robust, scalable solutions.
• Drive automation and best practices to improve delivery speed, resilience, and efficiency.
• Engage with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to align technical and business objectives.
• Act as primary technical liaison between internal teams and platform vendors for smooth integration and issue resolution.
• Provide technical insights to senior management to support governance and strategy.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends to drive AML product innovation.
• Develop and mentor technical talent, fostering continuous learning.
• Document best practices, standards, and lessons learned for future implementations and knowledge sharing.
• Extensive exposure to Asia Pacific markets with regional banking transformations and AML implementations.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Solution design

Systems integration

Security & compliance

Cross-border payments knowledge

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/IT

TOGAF / EA certification

Tools

APIs

Microservices

Job description

Responsibilities

• Define the technical strategy and architecture for the AML platforms implementation, ensuring alignment with enterprise IT standards and business objectives.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices in coding, integration, and system design.
• Establish and enforce technical governance, ensuring compliance with security, scalability, and performance requirements.

Solution Design and Implementation

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of solutions, ensuring seamless integration with core banking systems and payment platforms.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and operations teams to optimize solution performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Ensure the adoption of modern technologies, including APIs, microservices architecture, and industry-leading methodologies, to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and troubleshooting to ensure robust and scalable solutions.
• Drive automation and technology best practices to enhance delivery speed, system resilience, and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to ensure alignment between technical and business objectives.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between internal teams and platform vendors, ensuring smooth integration and issue resolution.
• Provide technical insights and updates to senior management, supporting strategic decision-making and project governance.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, driving innovation in AML products
• Develop and mentor technical talent within the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Document best practices, technical standards, and lessons learned to support future implementations and organizational knowledge sharing.
• Extensive exposure to Asia Pacific markets, with experience in regional banking transformations and AML system implementations

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• TOGAF or other relevant enterprise architecture certifications are a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in technical roles, including solution design, integration, and implementation.
• 10+ years of experience in the international banking sector, with a focus on AML, KYC & Compliance.
• Extensive experience leading technical delivery of large-scale, multi-market platform implementations in the international banking or financial services sector.
• Strong expertise in integration and implementation of solutions.
• Proven track record in overseeing solution design, integration, and end-to-end technical implementation for banking platforms.
• Deep knowledge of cross-border payment products, including high-value transactions and payment processing systems.
• In-depth knowledge of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements for platform technology in the financial sector.
• Ability to manage and collaborate with geographically distributed teams across multiple APAC markets.

Licence no: 12C6060