AML Operation Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead AML operations to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. You will work closely with Compliance, Risk, Technology, Legal, and Business teams to standardize EDD, TM, and Screening workflows. You’ll drive data governance initiatives, trackers, and KPI monitoring to improve risk identification and reporting. The position offers a chance to shape AML processes across an expanding cross-border business in a global fintech setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day AML operations in line with the AML framework and drive standardized EDD, TM, and Screening workflows
• Own AML data governance initiatives, create and maintain trackers for exceptions and issues, and support regulatory reporting
• Lead efficiency improvement projects for AML processes, including automation tool adoption and cross-functional collaboration
• Establish and maintain AML operational quality controls, including periodic audits, KPI monitoring, and issue closure
• Monitor EU/Netherlands AML regulatory developments and implement timely process updates and staff training
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology, Legal, and Business teams to align AML operations with Group strategy and risk appetite

Key requirements

• Bachelor in Finance
• CAMS, CFE, CIA, or CISA preferred
• 5+ years in AML/Compliance Operations
• 3+ years in a management or team-lead role
• Experience leading EDD, TM, or Screening workflows in international financial institutions or FinTech/PayTech
• Strong understanding of AML regulatory frameworks (EU and Dutch) and ability to implement localized solutions
• Process optimization, data governance, KPI management, cross-functional collaboration
• Experience implementing automation tools and building/restructuring operational frameworks; English fluency; Dutch a strong advantage
• Familiarity with AML systems (Actimize, SAS, Quantexa, Socure) and data tools (SQL, Power BI/Tableau, advanced Excel)

• cross-functional collaboration
• stakeholder management
• clear communication
• Actimize
• SAS
• Quantexa

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