AML Business Systems Manager / Consultant

Our client, a Commerical Banking company, is looking for a AML Business Systems Manager / Consultant for their Chicago, IL/ Hybrid location.
 
Responsibilities:

• This team supports the U.S. AML (Anti-Money Laundering) organization through AML systems, technology enablement, reporting, business intelligence, data governance, and operational support.
• The group is responsible for maintaining and enhancing AML platforms, supporting transaction monitoring, customer risk rating, sanctions/screening processes, data quality initiatives, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• This role will support business-as-usual AML systems management, platform enhancements, production support, and ongoing transformation initiatives.
• The individual will serve as a key SME for SAS Viya and related AML platforms, supporting system functionality, issue triage, release management, defect resolution, testing, integrations, and operational improvements.
• The role will also support major initiatives connecting Technology, Data, Reporting, and AML business teams.
• Approximately 12–13 team members supporting AML technology, systems, reporting, analytics, and transformation initiatives.
• The team is highly collaborative and works closely across AML Operations, Technology, Data Management, Reporting, and Governance teams.
• Team members are expected to be hands-on, proactive, and capable of operating across both technical and business functions.
• The AML Business Systems Manager / Consultant will support, maintain, enhance, and optimize AML systems and processes across transaction monitoring, customer risk rating, screening, data validation, reporting, and system operations.
• Support AML systems including SAS Viya, transaction monitoring, customer risk rating, and screening platforms.
• Triage production issues, system defects, data quality concerns, and business process questions.
• Lead data validation, reconciliations, documentation activities, and testing efforts related to system enhancements.
• Investigate SAS Viya functionality and challenge existing processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop testing strategies, test plans, test cases, and coordinate test execution.
• Connect and lead Technology, Data, Transaction Monitoring Rules, and Reporting teams on major initiatives.
• Serve as the SME for SAS Viya functionality, workflows, and AML use cases.
• Recommend, design, and support solutions within SAS Viya to improve AML processes.
• Support development of process maps, workflow models, and system interaction documentation.
• Create and maintain job aids, operational documentation, and data validation procedures.
• Partner with AML, Technology, Reporting, Data Governance, and business teams to support releases, upgrades, workflow enhancements, and platform improvements.
• Drive automation of reports and processes to improve efficiency, controls, and transparency.

• Opportunity to become the AML systems SME within a highly visible AML transformation group.
• Significant ownership of SAS Viya and AML platform capabilities.
• Exposure to transaction monitoring, customer risk rating, sanctions/screening, reporting, and data governance technologies.
• Ability to influence platform enhancements, workflow design, testing strategy, and process improvements.
• Strong contract-to-hire opportunity with a high likelihood of permanent conversion.
• Broad stakeholder exposure across AML, Technology, Reporting, Data Governance, and Business teams.
• Opportunity to drive automation and efficiency improvements across AML processes.
• AML Transformation & Delivery Teams
• Technology Teams
• Data Teams
• Reporting & Business Intelligence Teams
• Data Governance Partners
• AML Transaction Monitoring Rules Teams
• Business Stakeholders and Senior Leadership
• System Vendors and Platform Support Teams
• 7+ years of AML, Banking Technology, Compliance Systems, Data, or Financial Crimes experience
• Strong experience supporting AML technology platforms and system delivery functions
• 7+ years of experience supporting AML, Banking Technology, Compliance Systems, Data, or Financial Crimes environments.
• Hands-on experience with AML platforms such as:
• SAS Viya
• SAS AML
• LexisNexis Bridger
• Actimize
• Fircosoft
• Similar AML technology platforms
• Strong SQL skills, including data extraction, analysis, reconciliation, and validation.
• Experience with system testing, UAT, release management, defect management, and production support.
• Experience designing, configuring, or building applications and workflows within SAS AML and/or SAS Viya.
• Strong data mapping, documentation, and process improvement skills.
• Experience acting as a business systems SME and liaising between business and technology teams.
• Strong understanding of AML processes including transaction monitoring, risk rating, screening, and reporting workflows.
• SAS Studio
• SAS Visual Analytics
• Python
• Power BI
• Tableau
• SharePoint
• Agile / SDLC methodologies
• Process mapping and workflow design
• Data governance and reporting experience
• Automation and process optimization experience
• Banking regulatory and compliance technology experience
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to bridge business and technical teams effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to challenge existing processes and recommend improvements
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Collaborative leadership style
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced AML environment
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on controls, quality, and operational excellence

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities