Total compensation is targeted at $150K - $210K, to be determined on candidate's credentials, experiences and potential value to the department / firm.

Compliance Technology Manager (Vice President)

Position Overview:

Our client is the American branch of a global, diversified financial institution offering personal, commercial, wholesale, and investment banking services.  They specialize in providing foreign exchange transactions, credit cards, loans, investments, trust funds, mergers and acquisitions, IPO related services, investment banking, wealth management solutions and internet banking services around the world.   

Currently, they are seeking to hire a VP level Compliance Technology Manager to be responsible for developing, implementing, and leading technology initiatives to enhance the Branch Compliance program. 

Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Serve as subject matter expert, provide guidance and support to the CCO and Compliance Department as a whole on technology related initiatives.
• Manage and support annual model validation and system tuning projects.
• Develop and implement a Data Governance program.
• Support Compliance Department with internal/external audits and regulatory exams
• Conduct and manage testing of compliance-related system changes.
• Identify compliance-related technology problems and recommend sensible corrections.
• Design and develop policies/procedures, processes and controls, and metrics reporting.
• Assist with the branch’s compliance training.
• Special ad-hoc projects as assigned by the CCO and General Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience with Information Technology and Data Science with at least 3 years of Compliance exposure.  
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge and/or proven record of success in the following areas:

• Strong IT engineering and IT services business experience
• Prior experience in the financial crimes or Banking space supporting or working within the Compliance Department
• Utilizing Transaction Monitoring and Sanction Screening Systems, including end-to-end testing and implementation; model validation; tuning and optimization; and process automation (RPA)
• Experience with data governance, profiling, and analysis
• Demonstrated proficiency with SQL scripting.
• Familiarization with data visualization tools
• Experience with developing and implementing automated processes (RPA)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail a must with focus on quality control.
• Strong interpersonal skills – build consensus, leverage teammates, and develop cross-functional alliances.
• Strong initiative and enthusiasm for problem solving, data analysis and automation.
• ACAMS certification preferred.