Senior AML Testing & Controls Leader

Ant International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Ant International in New York is seeking a seasoned AML compliance professional to implement and execute our AML/CTF control assurance framework across the customer, product, and transaction lifecycles.

You will design testing methodology, drive end-to-end control reviews, and partner with AML, Data, Technology, Operations, and Products to mitigate financial crime risk in our fast-paced fintech environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in AML compliance, internal audit, or control assurance.
• Deep hands-on knowledge of AML/CTF regulations, KYC operations, and digital payments.
• Proven ability to build testing frameworks from the ground up and manage complex, multi-jurisdictional control reviews.
• Strong communicator capable of influencing senior stakeholders and driving change in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance the end-to-end AML testing framework and methodology, including sampling logic, testing plan, test scripts, and reporting standards;
• Lead risk-based testing engagements across key AML controls including KYC/CDD/EDD, PEP/Name screening, Transaction Monitoring, STR filing processes, training, etc.;
• Conduct root cause analysis on control failures, provide actionable recommendations, and track remediation progress to closure;
• Assess the alignment of automated systems and manual workflows with both internal risk appetite and evolving regulatory requirements;
• Act as the primary liaison between AML, Data, Technology, Operations, Products and Business units to ensure smooth execution of the testing program.

Skills

AML compliance

Internal audit

Control assurance

KYC/CDD/EDD

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

English and Chinese

Education

University degree

CAMS/ICA/CIA certification (preferred)

Job description

Ant International in New York is seeking a seasoned AML compliance professional to implement and execute our AML/CTF control assurance framework across the customer, product, and transaction lifecycles.

You will design testing methodology, drive end-to-end control reviews, and partner with AML, Data, Technology, Operations, and Products to mitigate financial crime risk in our fast-paced fintech environment.