Senior Manager, AML Testing & Control Assurance - AML Compliance

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

We are seeking a seasoned AML compliance professional to implement and execute our AML/CTF control assurance framework for Ant International. You will provide independent, robust challenge to our existing controls, assuring design and operational effectiveness across the entire customer, product and transaction lifecycle. As the key member of AML control assurance, you will implement the testing methodology, drive the end-to-end control assurance review, and partner with key stakeholders to mitigate financial crime risk in our fast-paced fintech environment.

Key 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.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 8+ years in AML compliance, internal audit, or control assurance within a financial institution, consulting firm or fintech;
• Deep hands-on knowledge of AML/CTF regulations, KYC operations, and system configurations for digital payments/lending/remittance;
• 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;
• University degree; professional certification (CAMS, ICA, CIA, etc.) is highly preferred;
• Proficiency in English and Chinese is essential.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $180,000-250,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Ant International and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant education or training.

Additional benefits for this role may include:

• company bonus, 401(k) plan
• medical, dental, and vision benefits etc.