Techno Functional Consultant (AML) - Design Architect

GSSTech Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Techno Functional Consultant (AML) to lead Anti-Money Laundering (AML) projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in Banking IT, deep expertise in SAS AML, and strong skills in system integration. Responsibilities include managing AML projects, designing SAS AML solutions, and ensuring compliance. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic banking environment with complex AML needs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong architectural design and documentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage AML projects and BAU initiatives.
• Design and implement SAS AML solutions.
• Ensure compliance and regulatory reporting requirements are met.

Skills

SAS AML expertise

Compliance systems knowledge

System integration skills

Analytical capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or Computer Science

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.