Sanctions Screening System Specialist

About ACS Operations

ACS Operations is a compliance-led consultancy supporting regulated firms with expert advisory, technology implementation, and managed services. We partner with banks, fintechs, and financial institutions to enhance anti-money laundering (AML) systems, strengthen sanctions compliance, and deliver efficient, audit-ready solutions.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Sanctions Screening System Specialist to support the optimisation, tuning, and maintenance of sanctions screening platforms for our clients.
You will work closely with compliance, technology, and operational risk teams to ensure screening systems are effective, accurate, and aligned with regulatory expectations.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in sanctions regimes (OFSI, OFAC, EU) and screening systems, with hands-on experience in managing false positives, tuning algorithms, and system rule configuration.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and enhance sanctions screening systems across diverse client environments
• Configure and tune system rules and matching logic to reduce false positives while maintaining regulatory compliance
• Perform regular system performance reviews, including threshold testing and model effectiveness assessments
• Collaborate with IT and third-party vendors to support system upgrades, patching, and functionality enhancements
• Participate in model validation, documentation, and regulatory audit readiness
• Investigate alerts and support continuous improvement of escalation workflows
• Maintain detailed documentation on tuning decisions, rule sets, and configuration changes
• Provide technical support on screening enhancements for new products, customers, and transaction flows
• Train compliance users and stakeholders on system functionality and best practices
• Monitor global sanctions developments (OFSI, OFAC, UN, EU) and assess system impact

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years’ experience working with sanctions or transaction screening systems (e.g. Firco, Accuity, Bridger, Actimize, or similar)
• Deep knowledge of global sanctions regimes including OFSI, OFAC, UN, and EU
• Demonstrated experience tuning screening systems and managing match logic to reduce operational noise
• Strong understanding of fuzzy logic, system thresholds, and scoring methodologies
• Familiarity with AML frameworks and financial crime risk management
• Excellent documentation and analytical reporting skills
• Technical skills such as SQL, XML, or data mapping are highly advantageous
• Experience within a regulated financial services environment
• Relevant certifications (e.g. ICA, ACAMS, vendor-specific qualifications) are preferred

Why Join ACS Operations?

• Work on cutting-edge RegTech and system optimisation projects
• Collaborate with a diverse range of clients across the banking, fintech, and payments landscape
• Gain access to training, professional development, and technical certifications
• Enjoy a flexible and collaborative working environment
• Competitive salary, hybrid working model, and performance-related rewards