AML Technical Lead (Firco / Payments)

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced AML Technical Lead to lead the technical design, integration and implementation of Anti-MoneyLaundering solutions within a banking environment.

The role requires strong experience in AML/KYC platforms, payment systems and enterprise application integration, ideally with hands-on exposure to Firco. You will work with technology teams, business stakeholders and solution vendors to deliver secure, scalable and compliant solutions across regional banking operations.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Lead the technical design and implementation of AML and financial crime technology solutions.
• Define solution architecture and technical approaches that align with enterprise standards and business requirements.
• Provide technical direction to development and integration teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish appropriate technical standards covering security, performance, scalability and maintainability.
• Review technical solutions and ensure engineering best practices are followed.

AML & Banking Systems Integration

• Lead the integration of AML platforms with core banking, payment and other enterprise systems.
• Work with APIs, microservices and integration technologies to enable reliable communication between banking applications.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of Firco or similar AML/sanctions screening platforms.
• Ensure solutions can support high-volume and cross-border payment processing requirements.
• Work closely with architecture, development, infrastructure and operations teams during implementation.

Delivery & Quality

• Manage technical activities from solution design through development, testing, deployment and production readiness.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies and integration issues and drive them through to resolution.
• Conduct technical reviews and support troubleshooting and performance optimization.
• Ensure solutions meet banking security, regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Promote automation and engineering practices that improve system stability and delivery efficiency.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Work closely with business, compliance, technology and project teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Coordinate with technology vendors and platform providers during implementation and integration.
• Act as a key technical point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Provide clear updates on technical progress, risks and issues to project and senior management.
• Collaborate with regional teams supporting implementations across APAC.

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Guide and mentor technical team members across development and integration activities.
• Establish reusable technical standards and implementation practices.
• Maintain technical documentation and capture lessons learned from implementations.
• Evaluate new technologies and approaches that can improve AML platforms and delivery capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of IT experience, with strong exposure to solution design, system integration and implementation.
• 10+ years of experience within international banking or financial services, preferably covering AML, KYC or regulatory compliance technology.
• Strong experience with AML systems, preferably Firco, and their integration with banking applications.
• Good understanding of cross-border payments, high-value transactions and payment processing systems.
• Proven experience leading large-scale banking technology implementations across multiple markets.
• Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices, system integration and enterprise application architecture.
• Good understanding of banking security, regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing technical delivery involving vendors and geographically distributed teams.
• Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience working across APAC banking environments is highly advantageous.
• TOGAF or other enterprise architecture certification would be an advantage.

Please send your detailed resume in MS Word format to [email protected] with

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