Ant International-AML Operation Head - APAC-Singapore

Ant Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ant Group seeks an AML Operations Leader to own and optimize the operating model across APAC, driving efficient EDD, TM and screening workflows while strengthening regulatory compliance. You will partner with Compliance, Risk, Technology, Legal, and business teams to implement data governance standards and KPI-driven improvement.

The role requires leadership experience, strong English proficiency, and Mandarin coordination with internal stakeholders; familiarity with AML systems and data tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in a related field; professional certifications preferred.
• 5+ years in AML/Compliance Operations, with 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of APAC AML regulatory frameworks and local implementations.

Responsibilities

• Own execution and improvement of the AML operating model across APAC.
• Drive standardized, efficient delivery of EDD, TM, and Screening.
• Lead data governance to improve data quality and regulatory reporting.
• Drive process re-engineering, automation adoption, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Build AML quality controls with audits, KPIs, and issue tracking.
• Monitor regulatory developments and lead internal process changes and training.

Skills

AML operations

Data governance

Process optimization

Automation

Stakeholder management

English language

Mandarin Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Law/Economics/Accounting/Risk Management or related field

CAMS

CFE

CIA

CISA

Tools

Actimize

SAS

Quantexa

Socure

SQL

Power BI/Tableau

Excel

Job description

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Own the execution and continuous improvement of the AML operating model across APAC, driving standardized, efficient delivery of Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Transaction Monitoring (TM), and Screening to strengthen both regulatory compliance and operational performance.
2. Partner on AML-related data governance, setting and maintaining data quality standards that improve accuracy, completeness, and traceability to support risk identification and regulatory reporting.
3. Lead operational efficiency initiatives - process re-engineering, automation adoption, and cross-functional collaboration - to streamline AML workflows, reduce operational risk, and speed up response times.
4. Build and maintain AML quality control mechanisms, including regular audits, KPI tracking, and issue closure management, to keep operational quality consistently on target.
5. Track regulatory developments across APAC markets, assess their operational impact, and lead the internal process changes and training needed to stay compliant.
6. Work closely with Compliance, Risk, Technology, Legal, and Business teams to keep AML operations aligned with the Group's strategy and risk appetite.

Job Requirement

What We're Looking For

1. Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Law, Economics, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field; CAMS, CFE, CIA, or CISA certification preferred.
2. 5+ years of experience in AML/Compliance Operations, including at least 3 years in a management or team lead capacity, with a track record of leading EDD, TM, or Screening workflows at international financial institutions, banks, or FinTech/PayTech firms.
3. Strong working knowledge of APAC AML regulatory frameworks (e.g., Singapore MAS Notice 626/Payment Services Act, Malaysia AMLA 2001, Hong Kong SFO/AMLO and HKMA requirements), with experience implementing localized compliance solutions; prior collaboration with teams in Singapore, Malaysia, or Hong Kong is a plus.
4. Proven ability in process optimization, data governance, KPI management, and cross-functional collaboration; experience driving operational efficiency projects and automation adoption; experience building or restructuring operations from the ground up is a plus.
5. Fluent in English, the team's working language; Chinese proficiency is required, as the role involves regular coordination with internal stakeholders and business partners who communicate primarily in Mandarin. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate risk and operational insights clearly to senior leadership.
6. Familiarity with mainstream AML systems (e.g., Actimize, SAS, Quantexa, Socure) and data tools (e.g., SQL, advanced Excel, Power BI/Tableau), with the ability to apply data analysis to guide team performance.