Senior Technical Implementation Lead – AML & Fraud Transaction Monitoring Systems - Remote Eligible

Senior Technical Implementation Lead

SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC ("SolomonEdwards") is a full-service professional services firm offering financial, operational, and technology consulting and operations support. We work with some of the world's most prominent companies to help them envision and achieve a better future. We know that our consulting services are only as meaningful as the people and talent behind them, and we are committed to recruiting incredibly talented, committed, and collaborative individuals who can help us deliver exceptional client service.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Technical Implementation Lead with deep expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Fraud Transaction Monitoring Systems to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-scale monitoring solutions across our U.S. banking operations. This individual will play a key role in delivering technology solutions that strengthen our Client's financial crime detection capabilities, align with regulatory expectations (BSA/AML, OFAC, FFIEC), and integrate seamlessly with core banking and data platforms.

Essential Duties:

System Implementation & Integration:

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of AML and Fraud transaction monitoring systems, such as Actimize, Mantas, SAS AML, FICO, or Oracle FCCM.
• Design and develop data integration pipelines from core banking, payments, and customer data systems into AML/Fraud platforms.
• Oversee data mapping, cleansing, transformation, and enrichment processes to ensure high-quality inputs for transaction monitoring.
• Configure detection scenarios, thresholds, and machine learning models to optimize alert generation and reduce false positives.
• Implement real-time or batch-based data feeds, ensuring scalability and resilience for high-volume transaction processing.

Technical Leadership:

• Serve as technical SME for AML/Fraud systems architecture, ETL processes, and alert workflows.
• Collaborate with business analysts, compliance officers, data engineers, and model validation teams to translate regulatory requirements into technical solutions.
• Lead technical design reviews, code reviews, and solution validation with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure system implementations comply with internal technology standards, security policies, and data governance frameworks.

Testing, Validation & Deployment:

• Define and execute UAT, SIT, and parallel run strategies for new AML/Fraud monitoring scenarios.
• Support model tuning, calibration, and back-testing using historical transaction data.
• Partner with Compliance and Operations to validate alert quality and investigative workflows.
• Drive production deployment, post-implementation validation, and ongoing system performance optimization.

Regulatory & Audit Support:

• Ensure AML and Fraud systems align with BSA/AML, OFAC, FinCEN, and FFIEC guidelines.
• Provide technical documentation for audits, regulatory exams, and model risk management (MRM) reviews.
• Support internal and external examiners by explaining data lineage, detection logic, and scenario design.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field. 8+ years of experience implementing or managing AML/Fraud transaction monitoring systems at a large financial institution or vendor. Hands-on experience with one or more AML/Fraud platforms:

• NICE Actimize (SAM, CDD, IFM, RCM modules)
• Oracle Mantas or FCCM
• SAS AML
• FICO or equivalent vendor solutions

Strong technical expertise in:

• Data integration tools: Informatica, Talend, Kafka, NiFi, or Spark
• Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, Hadoop, Snowflake, or Teradata
• Programming languages: SQL, Python, Java, or Scala
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines

Proven track record designing high-performance data pipelines for large-scale transaction monitoring. Deep understanding of financial crime typologies, AML/Fraud risk indicators, and KYC/CDD processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing real-time fraud detection systems using streaming data or machine learning models.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as BSA/AML, FATF, OFAC, and NYDFS Part 504.
• Experience with model risk governance and tuning of AML/Fraud detection scenarios.
• Professional certifications preferred:
• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)
• CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Data Engineering certification

Skills and Job-Specific Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively across Compliance, Risk, and Technology teams.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale, multi-vendor technology projects in a regulated environment.
• Strategic thinker who can balance compliance requirements with technical feasibility.

Travel Requirements:

No travel will be required, unless at the client's discretion.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities upon request to enable them to perform essential functions. This role may require mobility to attend in-person meetings, sitting or standing for extended periods, and the use of telephone, computer, or other electronic communication devices.

Salary Range:

SolomonEdwards values your unique and individual experience and background. As such, we take a comprehensive approach when determining compensation for our roles. The compensation for this specific role is based on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to education, licensure and certifications, location, experience, and training. A reasonable estimate for the current hourly range for this role is $100 - $125.

Benefits:

We are committed to providing health and financial stability by offering a comprehensive suite of benefits. Benefits include access to top-tier employers and job opportunities, health insurance, sick leave, and 401(k).

Inclusion and Diversity Statement:

SolomonEdwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We firmly believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. All employees, including managers and supervisors, are responsible for upholding our EEO and diversity principles. Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. We value the contribution and wisdom of the team. At SolomonEdwards, we have built a vibrant and inclusive community. Our team members are curious, committed, and diverse. In keeping with our mission to build value through people, we cultivate a culture where differences are celebrated, and all members are treated fairly and equitably. Employees, business partners, and our extended stakeholder family are empowered to share their experiences, ideas, and perspectives and to be their whole selves.

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Place of Work: Remote

Requisition ID: 0

Job Type: Contract

Application Email: kakeen@solomonedwards.com