Ant International Limited-posted 3 months ago
Senior
Sunnyvale, CA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The Head of AML Program Design owns the design, implementation, and evolution of comprehensive AML policies, procedures and processes. This role recommends and executes tactical process enhancements to optimize workflows, prioritizing initiatives based on business risk and regulatory requirements. This role establishes standardized AML workflows, monitors control performance through KPIs/KRIs, and drives continuous improvements that embed U.S. BSA-AML standards across global operations. Key to this role is partnering with operations, product, data, and engineering teams to integrate AML requirements into new business initiatives. You'll influence stakeholders at all levels, ensuring U.S. regulatory expectations are clearly understood and appropriately applied worldwide. Success means maintaining robust, repeatable AML controls that scale with innovation while supporting the Head of AML Programs and BSA Officer with program-level governance and risk visibility.

  • Recommend and implement tactical enhancement to AML processes and workflows to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Prioritize process optimization projects based on business needs, regulatory changes, and risk impact.
  • Document and standardize AML workflows- including KYC, transaction monitoring, alert handling, case escalations, and SAR filing.
  • Monitor and analyze relevant KPIs/KRIs (e.g. volume of alerts, SAR submission timelines, disposition accuracy) to assess process health and identify deficiencies.
  • Proactively identify gaps in AML controls and process coverage; collaborate on remediation with operations, product and AML Data teams.
  • Provide AML policy and operational recommendations for new business products and initiatives, ensuring compliance at launch.
  • Support the development and evolution of company-wide AML policies, ensuring they reflect BSA-AML best practice, oversight findings, and regulatory change.
  • Prepare materials and analyses to assist the BSA Officer in governance forums, audit preparations, and regulatory reporting.
  • 7+ years of experience in AML compliance, policy development, or similar roles in financial services.
  • Proven track record optimizing AML processes, establishing workflows, and monitoring program performance metrics.
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. BSA/AML regulations, including transaction monitoring, CDD/CIP, SAR filing, and alert disposition.
  • Familiarity with AML risk assessment, workflow automation, and AML compliance tooling (e.g. TM systems, case management).
  • Highly collaborative, with the ability to influence stakeholders across product, engineering, operations, and global teams.
  • Detail oriented, organized, and adept at operating in fast-paced, high-growth, and highly regulated environments.
© 2024 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service