Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced AML Operations Team Lead to oversee day-to-day operations within our Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance team. This role is responsible for leading a team of AML analysts supporting Transaction Monitoring, Name Screening, and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, ensuring investigations are conducted accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

The Team Lead will play a key role in driving operational excellence, maintaining quality standards, and supporting the expansion of our Compliance-as-a-Service operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage a small team of AML analysts handling Transaction Monitoring (TM), Name Screening (NS), and KYC reviews.

• Allocate workloads, monitor productivity, and ensure service delivery targets and SLAs are met.

• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members.

AML Investigation & Oversight

• Oversee investigation of suspicious transactions, alerts, and customer due diligence reviews.

• Ensure investigations are conducted in accordance with AML policies, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.

• Review escalations and provide guidance on complex AML cases.

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain high quality standards across case reviews and investigations.

• Ensure adherence to internal compliance frameworks and regulatory obligations.

• Support audit reviews, compliance checks, and regulatory inquiries when required.

Process Improvement

• Identify operational gaps and recommend improvements to AML processes and workflows.

• Support implementation of new controls, tools, and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen compliance operations.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Track team performance and prepare operational reports and metrics.

• Communicate risks, issues, and trends to management.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to support compliance objectives.

Job Requirements