Business Analyst (AML & Sanctions (Banking Domain)

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with strong exposure to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions/Watchlist Management within the banking domain. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with sanctions screening platforms and be responsible for end-to-end data analysis and mapping of watchlist and sanctions systems.

The candidate will work closely with compliance, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure AML and sanctions screening solutions are implemented and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to AML and sanctions screening processes.

• Perform detailed data analysis and end-to-end data mapping for watchlist and sanctions screening systems.

• Work closely with compliance, IT, and operations teams within the banking environment to support system implementation and enhancements.

• Support system environment setup, testing, and operational activities for sanctions screening platforms.

• Assist in system configuration, implementation, and deployment support.

• Coordinate System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities with stakeholders.

• Ensure regulatory and compliance requirements are accurately translated into system configurations and business processes.

• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure smooth project delivery.

Mandatory Functional Skills

• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes and regulatory requirements

• Sanctions List Management (SLM) / Watchlist Management

• End-to-end data mapping for watchlist and sanctions screening systems

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Experience supporting AML/Sanctions screening platforms

• Hands-on experience with Fircosoft solutions, including:

  • Watchlist Update Manager (WUM)

  • Continuity

• Experience in system configuration, testing, and production support

Requirements

• Mandatory experience in the banking or financial services domain

• Strong understanding of AML regulations and sanctions screening processes

• Experience working with sanctions screening tools such as Fircosoft

• Experience in system implementation, testing, and operational support

• Strong documentation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills