FCC System Specialist

Client of 6 Pence

One of our reputed client, a financial Institution is currently looking for talented & experienced FCC System Specialist, who will be responsible for managing and optimizing systems used for Payment Screening, Customer Screening, and AML Transaction Monitoring, ensuring compliance with international sanctions, regulatory requirements, and group-wide policies.

Duties & 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.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 3 5 years in FCC systems administration or AML technology roles.
• 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.
• Relevant professional certifications are preferred, including AML and sanctions compliance (e.g., CAMS or equivalent, ACAMS Sanctions Specialist) and/or IT certifications for system management (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft Certified, Linux Administration).