Associate Vice President, Global Financial Crimes Compliance Systems Testing

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President for Global Financial Crimes Compliance Systems Testing. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing the testing of financial crimes compliance systems and tools, ensuring they align with the annual test plan. This includes verifying data sources, analyzing and validating data lineage and integrity, and assessing system controls over data quality. The role involves end-to-end systems testing to detect control breaks and mitigate financial crimes risk, as well as staying updated on the latest developments in AML, sanctions, fraud schemes, and security issues. The AVP will also be involved in preparing written reports, executing issue validation processes, and monitoring regulatory changes that may require ad hoc testing. Applicants should have a strong background in financial crimes compliance, with at least 10 years' of experience in sanctions screening, KYC, and transaction monitoring. The role requires advanced data analytics skills, including proficiency in SQL, SAS, and related tools, as well as a solid understanding of complex system architectures. Experience with financial crimes compliance systems such as Actimize, SAS-AML, HotScan, and FIS Prime is essential. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or above, with an ACAMS certification or relevant professional qualification being a plus. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills are necessary, along with the ability to lead discussions with management and key stakeholders.