AML Operation Manager
Description
Introduction:
We’re WorldFirst, an international payments business helping move money around the world. We became part of Ant Group in 2019, accelerating our mission to create the world’s best platform for international trade by combining WorldFirst’s products with Ant’s solutions aimed at enabling the digitalization of the modern services industry globally.
We have a shared purpose ‘to make it easy to do business anywhere.’ Together, we are advancing our shared aim of bringing innovative, inclusive and affordable services to small and medium-sized businesses and online merchants in the rapidly growing area of cross-border trade.
We have a shared purpose ‘to make it easy to do business anywhere.’ Together, we are advancing our shared aim of bringing innovative, inclusive and affordable services to small and medium-sized businesses and online merchants in the rapidly growing area of cross-border trade.
What you’ll do:
- Oversee the execution and optimization of the AML operational framework in the Netherlands, leading the standardization and efficient implementation of Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Transaction Monitoring (TM), and Screening processes to ensure both regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
- Drive AML-related data governance initiatives, establish and maintain high-quality data standards to enhance data accuracy, completeness, and traceability, supporting risk identification and regulatory reporting.
- Lead operational efficiency improvement projects through process re-engineering, adoption of automation tools, and cross-functional collaboration to continuously optimize AML workflows, reduce operational risk, and accelerate response times.
- Establish and maintain AML operational quality control mechanisms, including periodic audits, KPI monitoring, and issue closure management, to ensure consistent achievement of quality benchmarks.
- Closely monitor regulatory developments at the EU and Dutch national levels, proactively assess their operational impact, and lead internal process adjustments and staff training to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Collaborate closely with Compliance, Risk, Technology, Legal, and Business teams to foster cross-functional alignment and ensure AML operations are consistent with Group strategy and risk appetite.
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Law, Economics, Accounting, Risk Management, or related disciplines; professional certifications such as CAMS, CFE, CIA, or CISA are preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in AML/Compliance Operations, including at least 3 years in a management or team lead role, with proven experience leading EDD, TM, or Screening workflows within international financial institutions or FinTech/PayTech firms.
- In-depth understanding of EU and Dutch AML regulatory frameworks (e.g., AMLD5/AMLD6, Dutch Wwft, DNB requirements), with proven ability to implement localized compliance solutions; local team collaboration or regulatory engagement experience in the Netherlands is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated capability in process optimization, data governance, KPI management, and cross-functional collaboration; experience leading operational efficiency initiatives and implementing automation tools; prior experience building or restructuring operational frameworks from scratch is a plus.
- Fluent in written and spoken English (working language); Dutch is a strong advantage; excellent communication, cross-cultural collaboration, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to articulate risk and operational insights clearly to senior management.
- Familiarity with leading AML systems (e.g., Actimize, SAS, Quantexa, Socure) and data tools (e.g., SQL, advanced Excel, Power BI/Tableau); basic data analytics skills to guide teams in leveraging systems for operational efficiency.
WorldFirst is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people feel that they belong and can reach their full potential. We believe our differences are our strengths and are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining a team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnership.