Manager - FircoSoft Tuning - Compliance/Financial Crime/Screening

Allegis Group

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP602-1726

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced FircoSoft Tuning manager to join one of the largest and most forward-thinking banking organizations in the Middle East region.

The successful candidate will join the compliance department and be responsible for analyzing, optimizing and tuning the configuration of Firco systems to ensure effective and efficient screening in accordance with all relevant external laws and regulations.

Responsibilities
• Managing a team responsible for the Tuning and QA of payment and FircoSoft customer screening systems
• Develop and execute KPI reports and dashboards
• Analyze and optimize the configuration of Firco systems, as required for effective and efficient screening
• Automate and improve Firco system related processes and system controls
• Assurance of data feeds required for screening of commercial and trade payments from source systems e.g. SAA, FTS, BPM, BankNet, Smart Business, Mobile Banking, ATM etc
• Verifying that data mapping, system parameters, lists and thresholds are complete and fit for purpose
• Optimizing the systems by performing hit rate analysis and data mining, using tools such as FircoSoft’s tuning suite, MS Excel, MS Access and SAS to identify commonalities and patterns
• Comprehensive documentation of the configuration and testing of screening systems
• Participation on assignment with independent third parties to perform regular testing and validation of the screening systems

Requirements

Qualifications
• Experience in a Compliance or Regulatory role, with at least 3 years as a Team Lead, Team Manager or Project Manager
• Hands on experience Tuning, QA and/or Product Management of Firco Continuity/Trust
• Deep knowledge of FircoSoft screening systems including Firco Continuity, Firco Trust, FMM, FML, FLV
• Strong understanding of screening technologies, software, algorithms, business rules, exceptions and tuning capabilities
• Strong understanding of key concepts essential to Quality Assurance, Controls and Audit Trail
• Knowledge of OFAC, UKHMT, EU and UNS sanctions
• Knowledge of SWIFT payments
• Experience and knowledge in FOFTEST, FOFLIST, Decision Reapplication, Stripping Detection, Worldcheck Data, Accuity Data, AML Analytics, STS SBS – would be desirable
• Excellent English written and oral skills are essential, while Arabic would be an advantage
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Finance/Accounting or Mathematics
• ACAMA or ICA Certification would be an advantage

About the Company

Allegis Group retired the "Talent2" name and re-branded its specialist recruitment professionals brand to Aston Carter.

Aston Carter is a distinguished global provider of recruitment services to companies requiring highly specialised business professionals. We have an unrivalled commitment to delivering first class service to our clients and candidates across professional disciplines, including Information Technology, Finance, Sales, Risk, Credit, Compliance, Operations, Marketing, Audit, HR and Engineering. Although we are retiring theTalent2 brand, our continued alignment with your company's business objectives will remain unchanged. As part of Aston Carter, our global presence gives us access to additional high-level talent, solutions and industry trends to better grow with our customers.

With more than 60 offices across Europe, Asia Pacific and North America, Aston Carter provides local, regional and global expertise to drive value and meet our customers' unique needs. Aston Carter is an operating company of Allegis Group, a global talent solutions provider and the world's largest privately owned recruitment firm.

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