AML Technical Lead (Firco / Payments)

GOLDTECH RESOURCES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GOLDTECH RESOURCES PTE LTD is seeking an experienced AML Technical Lead to drive the technical design, integration and implementation of anti-money laundering solutions within a banking environment across APAC.

The role requires hands-on AML/KYC platform expertise, a track record in integrating with core banking and payment systems, and strong leadership of regional architecture, development and vendor teams to deliver secure, scalable and compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT or related field.
• 15+ years IT experience with solution design and system integration.
• 10+ years in international banking or financial services, AML/KYC tech preferred.
• Strong experience with AML systems, preferably Firco, and integration with banking apps.
• Knowledge of cross-border payments and payment processing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and implementation of AML/financial crime solutions.
• Define architecture and technical approaches aligned with enterprise standards.
• Provide direction to development and integration teams throughout projects.
• Establish standards for security, performance, and maintainability.
• Review solutions and ensure engineering best practices.
• Integrate AML platforms with core banking and payment systems.
• Coordinate with vendors and regional teams across APAC.
• Mentor team members and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Solution design

System integration

APIs

Microservices

Technical leadership

Architecture

Vendor management

Security & regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Cross-border payments

Firco AML integration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

Firco AML

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced AML Technical Lead to lead the technical design, integration and implementation of Anti-MoneyLaundering solutions within a banking environment. The role requires strong experience in AML/KYC platforms, payment systems and enterprise application integration , ideally with hands-on exposure to Firco . You will work with technology teams, business stakeholders and solution vendors to deliver secure, scalable and compliant solutions across regional banking operations.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Lead the technical design and implementation of AML and financial crime technology solutions.
• Define solution architecture and technical approaches that align with enterprise standards and business requirements.
• Provide technical direction to development and integration teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish appropriate technical standards covering security, performance, scalability and maintainability.
• Review technical solutions and ensure engineering best practices are followed.

AML & Banking Systems Integration

• Lead the integration of AML platforms with core banking, payment and other enterprise systems.
• Work with APIs, microservices and integration technologies to enable reliable communication between banking applications.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of Firco or similar AML/sanctions screening platforms .
• Ensure solutions can support high-volume and cross-border payment processing requirements.
• Work closely with architecture, development, infrastructure and operations teams during implementation.

Delivery & Quality

• Manage technical activities from solution design through development, testing, deployment and production readiness.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies and integration issues and drive them through to resolution.
• Conduct technical reviews and support troubleshooting and performance optimization.
• Ensure solutions meet banking security, regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Promote automation and engineering practices that improve system stability and delivery efficiency.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Work closely with business, compliance, technology and project teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Coordinate with technology vendors and platform providers during implementation and integration.
• Act as a key technical point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Provide clear updates on technical progress, risks and issues to project and senior management.
• Collaborate with regional teams supporting implementations across APAC.

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Guide and mentor technical team members across development and integration activities.
• Establish reusable technical standards and implementation practices.
• Maintain technical documentation and capture lessons learned from implementations.
• Evaluate new technologies and approaches that can improve AML platforms and delivery capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline .
• 15+ years of IT experience , with strong exposure to solution design, system integration and implementation.
• 10+ years of experience within international banking or financial services , preferably covering AML, KYC or regulatory compliance technology.
• Strong experience with AML systems, preferably Firco , and their integration with banking applications.
• Good understanding of cross-border payments, high-value transactions and payment processing systems .
• Proven experience leading large-scale banking technology implementations across multiple markets.
• Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices, system integration and enterprise application architecture .
• Good understanding of banking security, regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing technical delivery involving vendors and geographically distributed teams.
• Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience working across APAC banking environments is highly advantageous.
• TOGAF or other enterprise architecture certification would be an advantage.