About the Role
Lead the delivery of Fircosoft Transaction Screening (Payment) system upgrades and business impact assessment initiatives. This is a critical leadership role responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery, stakeholder alignment, and ensuring successful implementation of payment screening enhancements that meet regulatory requirements and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Fircosoft Transaction Screening (Payment) system upgrade projects from initiation through delivery.
* Conduct comprehensive business impact assessments for payment screening enhancements.
* Manage project timelines, resources, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
* Serve as primary point of contact for business and technology stakeholders.
* Align payment screening solutions with regulatory requirements (MAS, AML/CFT).
* Oversee SWIFT, SEPA, and local payment message screening implementations.
* Drive UAT planning, execution, and sign-off with business users.
* Manage vendor relationships with LexisNexis Risk Solutions (Fircosoft).
* Produce project status reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.
* Identify and implement process improvements to reduce false positives and improve screening efficiency.
* Ensure seamless integration with existing AML systems and workflows.
Required Skills & Knowledge
* Fircosoft Expertise: Hands‑on experience with Firco Continuity, Firco Trust, or Firco Compliance Link for payment transaction screening.
* Payment Systems: Deep understanding of SWIFT MT/MX messages, SEPA, local payment rails.
* Project Management: 8+ years leading technology projects in banking/financial services.
* AML/CFT: Strong knowledge of sanctions screening, PEP screening, regulatory compliance.
* Stakeholder Management: Experience managing senior stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, and Technology.
* Vendor Management: Experience working with LexisNexis Risk Solutions or similar AML vendors.
* Business Analysis: Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
* Regulatory: Familiarity with MAS guidelines, FATF recommendations, OFAC sanctions.
Preferred Qualifications
* PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification.
* CAMS (Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist) certification.
* Experience with large‑scale core banking or payment system implementations.
* Knowledge of ISO 20022 messaging standards.
* Previous experience at Singapore banks.
* Understanding of data analytics and tuning methodologies for screening systems.
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