Ant International-Associate Director/ Senior Manager, AML Testing & Control Assurance-AML Compliance

Job description

Role Overview: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.

Job Requirement

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.