Financial Crimes Consultant – Sanctions Screening/AML Specialist

24 hours ago

New York, United States New York Technology Partners Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Crimes Consultant to join our team and support efforts in combating money laundering, sanctions violations, and financial crime. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Actimize or Fircosoft solutions for sanctions screening or Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes and demonstrate strong proficiency in SQL for data analysis and system optimization.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will play a pivotal role in enhancing financial crime detection and prevention capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Sanctions Screening & AML Operations:
  • Implement, monitor, and optimize sanctions screening and AML processes using Actimize or Fircosoft tools.
  • Develop and maintain rules, scenarios, and parameters to ensure the effectiveness of financial crime detection systems.
  • Support investigation and resolution of alerts and escalations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Data Analysis & Reporting:
  • Use SQL to query, analyze, and interpret large datasets for insight into financial crime patterns and system performance.
  • Generate compliance reports and dashboards to provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for false positives and recommend improvements.
  • Regulatory Compliance:
  • Stay up-to-date with evolving AML, sanctions, and financial crime regulations to ensure system alignment and compliance.
  • Collaborate with compliance teams to address regulatory inquiries and audits.
  • System Maintenance & Optimization:
  • Perform system tuning, testing, and maintenance to enhance the efficiency of screening systems.
  • Collaborate with IT and vendor teams to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
  • Lead or participate in projects to implement upgrades or new modules in Actimize or Fircosoft platforms.

Qualifications:

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Experience with Actimize or Fircosoft:
  • Hands-on experience in configuring, implementing, or optimizing sanctions screening or AML modules.
  • SQL Expertise:
  • Proficient in writing complex SQL queries for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.
  • Financial Crimes Expertise:
  • Strong understanding of sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, KYC, and broader AML processes.
  • Analytical Skills:
  • Ability to analyze system outputs and recommend improvements to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy.
  • Compliance Knowledge:
  • Familiarity with key AML and sanctions regulations, such as OFAC, FinCEN, FATF, and the EU Sanctions List.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Experience in financial services, banking, or consulting environments.
  • Knowledge of data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
  • Experience with Python or R for advanced data analysis (a plus).
  • Familiarity with case management and investigation workflows.

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