Techno Functional Consultant (AML) - Design Architect

GSSTech Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology consultancy is seeking a Techno Functional Consultant (AML) – Design Architect to lead Anti-Money Laundering projects in multi-jurisdiction banking environments. The ideal candidate will possess extensive SAS AML expertise and strong architectural design skills, with 8-10 years of experience in Banking IT and a minimum of 5 years focused on AML. This role demands proficiency in integrating AML solutions with various data environments and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in Banking IT, with at least 5 years in AML.
• Experience in multi-vendor and cross-functional environments.
• Strong architectural design capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage AML projects within a multi-jurisdictional banking setup.
• Design and implement SAS AML solutions in complex environments.
• Enhance AML frameworks to meet compliance requirements.

Skills

SAS AML

Compliance systems

Data integration

Architectural design

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Oracle

DB2

SQL

Hadoop

Data Lake

Job description

📝 Role Purpose

We’re seeking a Techno Functional Consultant (AML) – Design Architect to lead Anti-Money Laundering (AML) projects and BAU initiatives across multi-jurisdiction banking environments.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAS AML, compliance systems, and strong hands‑on experience integrating and designing AML solutions for complex financial ecosystems.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage AML projects and BAU initiatives within a multi‑jurisdictional banking setup.
• Design, develop, and implement SAS AML solutions in complex banking environments.
• Integrate SAS AML with core banking systems and large‑scale data architectures.
• Ensure compliance and regulatory reporting requirements are effectively met.
• Enhance AML frameworks to reduce false positives and optimize business processes.
• Develop and enforce the overall architecture and design standards for SAS AML environments.
• Define interface and integration strategies with external systems and applications.
• Map and model data flows from source systems (core banking, onboarding, mobile apps) to SAS AML environments.
• Prepare comprehensive design and architecture artefacts for internal and client use.
• Collaborate across onsite and offshore teams, vendors, and stakeholders for seamless delivery.

💡 Technical Expertise & Domain Knowledge

• Proven implementation experience in SAS AML (Anti-Money Laundering).
• Strong knowledge of Compliance and Transaction Monitoring Systems.
• Hands‑on experience integrating SAS AML with Oracle, DB2, SQL, Hadoop, and Data Lake environments.
• Deep understanding of banking data structures, integration points, and compliance processes.
• Ability to analyze, design, and enhance AML solutions to align with business and regulatory needs.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

• 8–10 years of experience within the Banking IT domain, with a minimum of 5 years in AML.
• Prior experience working in diverse, multi‑vendor, and cross‑functional environments (onsite/offshore).
• Strong architectural design and documentation capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Banking industry knowledge is a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.