VP Transaction Monitoring & Sanctions - Design & Optimisation
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Contract
- £475 - £525 per day
Job Description:
Transaction Monitoring and Sanctions Screening lead - VP - Design, Tuning & Optimisation - 6 month Contract
About the Organisation
Our client is a leading global financial institution committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and trust. The firm’s Operations function plays a vital role in enhancing financial crime prevention and detection capabilities by leveraging people, data, processes, and technology across its global network.
They are seeking ambitious, analytical, and service-focused professionals who are passionate about combating financial crime and developing world-class expertise in anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions compliance.
Role Overview As Vice President - Financial Crime Operations (Design, Tuning and Optimisation Lead), you will support the Financial Crime Operations team in delivering the firm’s objectives across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
You will lead a small team within the Operations Intelligence & Analytics (I&A) function, focused on developing and optimising transaction monitoring and sanctions screening systems to improve the detection of financial crime.
Key Responsibilities * Lead and develop a team providing analytical support for the design, optimisation, and enhancement of transaction monitoring and sanctions screening systems.
* Identify, design, and refine detection scenarios and customer segmentation strategies.
* Coordinate the implementation and validation of models used in financial crime detection.
* Collaborate with regional analytics teams to aggregate learning and apply predictive analytics to enhance system performance.
* Support the creation and refinement of policies and procedures governing AML and sanctions monitoring life cycles.
* Recommend and implement model tuning, calibration, and optimisation improvements.
* Ensure alignment with global and regional frameworks while maintaining operational efficiency.
* Support strategic optimisation and segmentation programmes to drive continuous improvement across multiple business lines.
Experience & Qualifications * Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a global banking, consulting, or regulatory environment.
* Proven track record in Transaction Monitoring; Sanctions Screening experience desirable.
* Strong understanding of financial crime compliance laws and regulations.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Experience in stakeholder management across multiple functions and regions.
* Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field.
Personal Attributes * Strong leadership and people management skills.
* Results-driven, with a high level of accountability.
* Proactive, motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
* Demonstrates sound judgement and structured decision-making.
* Calm and effective under pressure, with exceptional attention to detail.
* Collaborative and able to work across diverse teams and functions.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the Organisation
Our client is a leading global financial institution committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and trust. The firm’s Operations function plays a vital role in enhancing financial crime prevention and detection capabilities by leveraging people, data, processes, and technology across its global network.
They are seeking ambitious, analytical, and service-focused professionals who are passionate about combating financial crime and developing world-class expertise in anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions compliance.
Role Overview As Vice President - Financial Crime Operations (Design, Tuning and Optimisation Lead), you will support the Financial Crime Operations team in delivering the firm’s objectives across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
You will lead a small team within the Operations Intelligence & Analytics (I&A) function, focused on developing and optimising transaction monitoring and sanctions screening systems to improve the detection of financial crime.
Key Responsibilities * Lead and develop a team providing analytical support for the design, optimisation, and enhancement of transaction monitoring and sanctions screening systems.
* Identify, design, and refine detection scenarios and customer segmentation strategies.
* Coordinate the implementation and validation of models used in financial crime detection.
* Collaborate with regional analytics teams to aggregate learning and apply predictive analytics to enhance system performance.
* Support the creation and refinement of policies and procedures governing AML and sanctions monitoring life cycles.
* Recommend and implement model tuning, calibration, and optimisation improvements.
* Ensure alignment with global and regional frameworks while maintaining operational efficiency.
* Support strategic optimisation and segmentation programmes to drive continuous improvement across multiple business lines.
Experience & Qualifications * Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a global banking, consulting, or regulatory environment.
* Proven track record in Transaction Monitoring; Sanctions Screening experience desirable.
* Strong understanding of financial crime compliance laws and regulations.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Experience in stakeholder management across multiple functions and regions.
* Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field.
Personal Attributes * Strong leadership and people management skills.
* Results-driven, with a high level of accountability.
* Proactive, motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
* Demonstrates sound judgement and structured decision-making.
* Calm and effective under pressure, with exceptional attention to detail.
* Collaborative and able to work across diverse teams and functions.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Job number 3083550
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