Financial Crimes - Transaction Monitoring Specialist, Vice President
$122,000–$153,000 year
Hybrid · Irving, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead the Global Transaction Monitoring design, tuning, and optimization within MUFG’s GFCD program. Drive projects to implement TM and CRR models, design detection analytics (what-if, ATL/BTL testing, threshold tuning), and create/ update Transaction Monitoring Methodologies. Manage timelines and budgets, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with internal stakeholders and executive leadership to ensure effective operations. Requires AML/Regulatory knowledge (FRB/SEC/OCC/FATF/FinCEN/OFAC, USA PATRIOT Act, BSA/AML), and hands-on data analysis with SAS, Python, SQL, or similar tools; strong communication and leadership abilities; bachelor’s degree in a related field, with advanced degree a plus.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, quantitative analysis, economics, computer science, data and technology sciences or related field; advanced degree is a plus
- 10 years’ experience leading large teams on compliance and sanctions-related risk and controls
- Familiarity with TM and CRR systems
- Familiarity with current compliance rules and regulations (FRB, SEC, OCC, FATF, FinCEN, OFAC; USA PATRIOT Act, BSA/AML, OFAC screening)
- Experience designing compliance programs related to tuning and optimization
- Programming platforms: SAS, Matlab, R, Python, SQL, VBA
- Familiarity with vendor models (Actimize SAM, SAS, SearchSpace, Mantas, OTUS, SIRON)
- Strong model risk management knowledge; executive-level presentation skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; advance degree a plus
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