System Specialist (Financial crime compliance)

Role Summary

The role requires hands-on expertise in managing Fircosoft (Payment & Customer Screening) and SAS Transaction Monitoring systems.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Fircosoft (Payment & Customer Screening) and SAS AML Transaction Monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of SQL, scripting languages, and system integration.
• Familiarity with regulatory watchlists (OFAC, EU, UN) and data management.

Experience:

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular performance evaluations of Fircosoft Payment Screening, Trust Customer Screening, and SAS AML Transaction Monitoring modules in collaboration with the FCC System Lead.

• Implement fine-tuning, rule adjustments, and scenario optimization

  to enhance screening and monitoring accuracy.
• Ensure systems adhere to international sanctions, AML regulations, and internal compliance policies.
• Collaborate with group compliance teams to align system functionality with regulatory updates.
• Provide support during audits and regulatory inspections related to sanctions screening and AML monitoring.
• Establish and monitor quality control mechanisms for accuracy and efficiency of screening and monitoring processes.

• Maintain detailed logs of system changes

  for traceability and accountability.

• Validate new rules, configurations, and scenarios

  in test environments before deployment.
• Manage system updates, patches, and enhancements for Fircosoft and SAS Transaction Monitoring.
• Ensure seamless integration with external data sources such as regulatory watchlists, customer data, and payment systems.

• Investigate and resolve issues related to system performance

  and anomalies.
• Liaise with third-party vendors or consultants for

  system enhancements or upgrades

  .
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, rules, and best practices.
• Proactively monitor real-time screening and transaction monitoring performance to prevent operational impact.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Hands-on experience with Fircosoft Payment Screening and Trust Customer Screening modules.
• Expertise in SAS AML Transaction Monitoring system configuration and optimization.
• Strong understanding of international sanctions, AML regulations, and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to analyze system performance and implement fine-tuning for accuracy.
• Experience in managing system updates, patches, and integrations.
• Excellent documentation and audit support skills.
• Strong collaboration and vendor management capabilities.

Qualifications

Education:

Certifications (Recommended):

• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or equivalent AML certification.
• Sanctions Compliance Certification (e.g., ACAMS Sanctions Specialist).
• IT certifications such as ITIL, Microsoft Certified, or Linux Administration for system management.