APAC AML Operations Lead

Ant International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Ant International seeks an AML Operations Leader to own and continuously improve the AML operating model across APAC, delivering standardized EDD, TM, and screening. You will drive data governance initiatives and partner with Compliance, Risk, Tech, Legal, and Business units to ensure regulatory alignment.

The role requires 5+ years in AML/Compliance Ops with management experience, English and Mandarin communication, and familiarity with AML systems and data tools to enhance performance across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Law, Economics, Accounting, or Risk-related field.
• CAMS/CFE/CIA/CISA preferred.
• 5+ years AML/Compliance Ops experience with 3+ years in management.

Responsibilities

• Own execution and improvement of AML operating model across APAC for EDD, TM, and Screening.
• Partner on AML data governance to improve data quality, accuracy and traceability.
• Lead efficiency initiatives—process re-engineering and automation adoption.
• Build AML QC mechanisms with audits, KPIs, and issue closure.
• Monitor APAC regulatory developments and implement internal changes and training.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology, Legal, and Business teams to align ops with strategy.

Skills

AML Operations

Data governance

Process optimization

Stakeholder management

Bilingual EN/ZH

Leadership

APAC regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Law/Economics/Accounting/Risk

Tools

Actimize

SAS

Quantexa

Socure

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Ant International seeks an AML Operations Leader to own and continuously improve the AML operating model across APAC, delivering standardized EDD, TM, and screening. You will drive data governance initiatives and partner with Compliance, Risk, Tech, Legal, and Business units to ensure regulatory alignment.

The role requires 5+ years in AML/Compliance Ops with management experience, English and Mandarin communication, and familiarity with AML systems and data tools to enhance performance across