Tuning, Model Validation and TM Manager

Appointed to the FCA’s Skilled Person Panel for Financial Crime, we enable our clients to stay ahead of emerging risks and evolving regulations by optimising systems and controls, leveraging the latest AI-powered technology and data analytics, to drive greater effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability, reducing the overall cost of compliance. To support our growth plans and build out our T&D and AI Assurance Services, we are looking for hardworking, intelligent, sociable and competitive problem solvers who are excited about delivering for our clients across the globe. You will be joining a fast-growing consulting team to lead and deliver Transaction Monitoring (TM) projects for our banking and payment facilitator clients. The successful candidate will be experienced in delivering end to end business and technical enhancements on Transactions Monitoring systems, covering compliance level risk assessment (advisory), typologies/rule design, typology optimisation, data analysis, segment definition and effectiveness analysis. The candidate must be self-motivated and comfortable within a client facing environment, including leading workshops, advisory, presentation and delver documents in a clear structured and high-quality content. Core responsibilities As a manager/team lead, you will be expected to use your industry experience and expertise to formulate comprehensive and well considered TM solutions to clients’ challenges. Externally, the individual will also be expected to keep up-to-date with new TM market practices and trends. Internally, participate in marketing, knowledge sharing and practice development. Key Responsibilities Leading Anti- Financial Crime (AFC) delivery on TM projects, including development of tuning and optimisation framework, conducting reviews of client’s processes and procedures, support regulatory or audit reviews, advising on TM technology, optimisation, and remediation programmes Define and lead on TM model optimisation, industry monitoring typology risk assessment methodology and overall control framework in building an effective Transaction Monitoring programme Technical skills (80%) Must have) hands-on TM system tuning experience, including data extraction, threshold review in a structured approach (Must have) Hands-on technical experience on minimum of one TM systems (e.g NICE Actimize, Oracle Mantas, SAS, FiServ), including detail understanding on data structure, technical rule designs, segment designs, technical design and processes Hands-on experience in defining and leading model validation and system tuning from inception to completion Good Excel, SQL and Data Analysis on high volume of transaction data Business skills (20%) Strong understanding of the AFC compliance risks relevant to Transaction Monitoring (e.g. money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, bribery and corruption, capital surveillance) Good appreciation on conventional Transaction Monitoring typologies and industry practices Hands-on capability in defining change governance, project management and business analyst background. Must demonstrate strong capability to define and articulate approach Personal skills / values Confidence to credibility with clients from project inception Self-motivation individual willing to learn new concepts, with excellent analytical skills and proven problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills at business and technical levels Strong appreciation of business and delivery risks A high degree of integrity and the drive and willingness to succeed; and Strong team ethos and ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure and minimal supervisions Managing and mentoring junior colleagues during projects Personal skills / value Confidence to credibility with clients from project inception Self-motivation individual willing to learn new concepts, with excellent analytical skills and proven problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills at business and technical level Strong appreciation of business and delivery risks A high degree of integrity and the drive and willingness to succeed; and Strong team ethos and ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure and minimal supervision Managing and mentoring junior colleagues during project Equal Opportunities At Plenitude Consulting, we take great pride in being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We ensure the fair treatment of staff and are committed to promoting diversity and championing inclusivity throughout the business. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable la ws.We strive to create a safe working environment for all our staff members, one that reflects diversity, inclusion, integrity, and respect. It is important that our environment not only protects our staff but is inclusive of all. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, confidential malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be requested from dpo@plenitudeconsulting.com