Transaction Monitoring Technical Analyst/Lead in London - Adecco

My Banking client is seeking to recruit a Transaction Monitoring Technical Analyst on an initial 6 month contract based in London. It is hybrid and will require 2-3x days onsite per week.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a seasoned team of experts in FinCrime applications and infrastructure, ensuring that compliance requirements are seamlessly embedded into our IT systems and processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful impact by enhancing IT infrastructure, reducing risk, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. We welcome results-driven professionals who are eager to take on a challenging and rewarding role within a globally respected institution.

Scope of activities:

• Support delivery of the Financial Crime - Transaction Monitoring transformation projects
• Support specialised data analysis across payment data, list data and client data
• Support request related to technical or compliance audits and related remediation requests
• Support all technical deliveries related to strategic system and process operating model updates
• Support the documentation and definition of the required technical documentations independently, including data dictionary and existing technical Transaction Monitoring screening processes.
• Provide 3LoD BAU support on the key Transaction Monitoring applications
• Support strategic system upgrades, regression testing and new system selection RFPs / PoC

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical roadmap for FinCrime systems in line with regulatory and business goals.
• Represent IT FinCrime in governance forums and regulatory discussions.
• Identify and address emerging risks and opportunities in FinCrime technology.
• Oversee complex FinCrime technology projects, ensuring timely and compliant delivery.
• Provide senior-level reporting on project status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Embed risk management practices across all technical initiatives.
• Provide 3LoD BAU support for key Transaction Monitoring applications.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support system upgrades, regression testing, and vendor evaluations (RFPs/PoCs).

FinCrime applications SME

• Must demonstrate solid experience in supporting / hands-on technical experience a reputable Transaction Monitoring Screening: Actimize SAM
• Experience in using automated tools to deploy changes
• Experience in change cycles (SDLC)

Experience required:

Strong experience in IT roles within Financial Crime or compliance-related functions.

Proven track record in delivering complex technical projects in regulated environments.

Experience supporting BAU operations for critical compliance applications.