Financial Crime Systems Manager

Job Title :   Financial Crime Systems Manager Re p orting to : Chief Product Officer Alterna t e R e portin g : MLRO De p art m e n t : Compliance Locat i on : Pakistan Position Summary : The Financial Crime Systems Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing all technology solutions used to detect, prevent, and investigate financial crime at ACE Money Transfer.

This includes transaction monitoring platforms, sanctions screening systems, fraud detection tools, and case management systems.

The role requires close collaboration with compliance, fraud, risk, and IT teams to ensure systems are properly configured, effective in detecting suspicious activity, and aligned with regulatory expectations.

The Financial Crime Systems Manager will also play a key role in system upgrades, vendor management, data integrity, and driving automation and efficiency within financial crime operations.

Job Responsibilities :   System Management & Optimization Administer and maintain financial crime technology platforms (e.g., transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, fraud systems).

Continuously refine detection rules, thresholds, and scenarios to improve effectiveness.

Ensure system uptime, reliability, and performance in line with business needs.

Implementation & Upgrades Lead implementation of new financial crime systems and enhancements to existing platforms.

Manage system testing, validation, and user acceptance processes.

Collaborate with vendors and IT to ensure smooth deployment of upgrades and patches.

Data Integrity & Analytics Ensure data feeds into financial crime systems are complete, accurate, and timely.

Partner with data teams to build analytics that support financial crime detection and reporting.

Monitor system-generated alerts, ensuring quality and accuracy in outputs.

Governance & Compliance Ensure systems meet regulatory and audit standards.

Maintain detailed system documentation, including change management logs and audit trails.

Support internal and external audits of financial crime systems.

Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with AML, Fraud, Sanctions, and Risk teams to align system functionality with business requirements.

Serve as the subject matter expert for financial crime systems across the organization.

Act as the primary liaison with external vendors and system providers.

Training & Support Provide training to end-users on financial crime systems.

Develop user guides, SOPs, and quick reference materials for operational teams.

Act as escalation point for system-related issues and troubleshooting.

Qualifications and Skills :   Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum 7 years’ experience in financial crime technology, AML systems, or risk technology management.

Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and fraud detection platforms.

Strong knowledge of AML, CTF, sanctions, and fraud regulations in the financial services industry.

Technical proficiency in system configuration, SQL, and data analysis.

Experience in system implementation, upgrades, and vendor management.

Strong project management and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

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