Ant Group-AML Risk Assessment & Controls Manager-USA

Job descriptionThe AML Risk Assessment & Controls Manager is a key member of the AML team responsible for designing and executing a risk-based framework to assess, document, and communicate Ant's AML risk exposure. This role brings together regulatory expertise, analytical rigor, and business insight to identify emerging AML risks, evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls, and shape the organization's risk mitigation strategies.The role will lead the end-to-end risk assessment lifecycle - from methodology design to stakeholder engagement and reporting. The manager will partner cross functionally to ensure risk assessments are accurate, actionable, and embedded into decision-making. They will also monitor regulatory developments and market trends to proactively adapt the methodology and advise senior leadership on potential exposures and mitigants.Success in this role requires a proactive, data-driven, and collaborative approach. The ideal candidate will bring deep understanding of AML risks in a fast-faced, regulated environment, with a proven ability to translate complex risks into clear control strategies and governance recommendations.Main Responsibilities- Conduct and draft regulatory AML risk assessments to surface potential risk exposures.- Analyze emerging AML trends and evaluate their impact on business lines; deliver actionable insights to guide risk mitigation strategies.- Advise business teams and the BSA Officer on emerging regulatory risks, industry best practices, and control effectiveness.- Develop, update, and enhance risk assessment methodologies to reflect evolving threats, regulatory changes, and business expansion.- Create and maintain materials (risk maps, control matrices, executive briefings) to clearly communicate risks and control coverage to senior leadership and stakeholders.- Provide ongoing reporting on risk assessment outputs, remediation status and control performance to BSA Officer.- Stay current on global AML regulatory developments, enforcement actions, and industry frameworks to continually evolve the program.Job Requirement- >5 years in AML risk assessment, compliance, financial crime, or second-line testing roles, ideally within a fintech or tech-driven environment.- Proven track record building and running risk-based AML assessment programs- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret quantitative data and translate into business-level risk insights- Proficient in collaborating with data teams to design, refine, and deploy analytical risk tools and dashboards.- Deep understanding of AML-BSA regulations and global compliance expectations- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to distill complex risk issues into clear, actionable executive guidance.- Detail oriented with a structured approach to risk mapping, testing, and documentation.- Ability to influence cross-functionally and support control enhancements in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment.