FircoSoft WLM Functional Consultant at VionData Partners

VionData Partners; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VionData Partners is seeking an experienced FircoSoft WLM Functional Consultant for a Singapore-based banking client. The role covers APAC, Japan and EMEA with on-site delivery and cross‑functional collaboration among Operations, Technology, Risk, AML Sanctions and Compliance teams.

The candidate will configure the Firco Filtering Engine, manage watchlists, perform risk-based tuning, and lead testing, QA, and deployments while ensuring regulatory compliance and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years in Financial Crime Compliance, AML, sanctions screening or Trade Finance.
• Mandatory skills include FircoSoft WLM/FMM, Continuity, Trust, Filtering Engine v6.0, MultiLaw Manager, Simulation Manager (FLV), Stripping Detector, Case Manager.

Responsibilities

• Watchlist lifecycle management using FircoSoft WLM components and regulatory list deployment.
• Configure Firco Filtering Engine v6.0 with thresholds and alias expansion.
• Run historical simulations and assess regulatory changes for approvals.
• Lead UAT planning, scenario development, and release packaging.
• Provide audit documentation and generate MI dashboards for SLAs and false positives.

Skills

FircoSoft WLM

FMM

MultiLaw Manager

Simulation Manager

Case Manager

SQL

APIs

Education

ICA/ACAMS or AML certification

Tools

XML/CSV datasets

API integrations

Release management

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Location: Singapore

Domain: Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) / AML / Banking

About the Opportunity

VionData Partners is supporting the search for an experienced FircoSoft WLM Functional Consultant on behalf of a leading Banking and Financial Services institution. As a core member of the Financial Crime Compliance Transformation (FCCT) team, the successful candidate will provide functional support across APAC, Japan and EMEA. The role is responsible for system configuration, governance, operational maintenance, regulatory updates, UAT, production deployments, and close collaboration with Operations, Technology, Risk, AML Sanctions and Compliance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Watchlist Management & Governance – Manage the complete watchlist lifecycle using FircoSoft WLM components (FMM, WLM-API, WLM-Web, Resource File Manager). Configure, validate and deploy regulatory watchlists (OFAC, UN, EU, UK HMT, MAS, DFAT, Japan FSA). Maintain version control, maker-checker approvals and audit-ready change records. Support list implementation through MultiLaw Manager.
• System Configuration - Firco Filtering Engine v6.0 – Configure phonetic matching, fuzzy logic, scoring and alias expansion. Calibrate thresholds and suppression rules to reduce false positives. Implement risk-based tuning for payment and customer screening.
• Tuning, Simulation & Impact Assessment – Execute historical simulations using Simulation Manager (FLV). Assess regulatory and threshold changes before production deployment. Prepare impact analysis and simulation reports for Compliance approval.
• Release Management, QA & Testing Lead – UAT planning, scenario development and execution. Validate watchlist modifications and release packages. Support defect analysis, root-cause investigation and production deployment.
• Regulatory Compliance, Reporting & Audit – Provide documentation for internal and external regulatory audits. Generate MI dashboards covering SLAs, false-positive ratios and list distribution. Participate in AML governance and regulatory workshops.

Candidate Qualifications

• Experience: 4-10 years in Financial Crime Compliance, AML, sanctions screening or Trade Finance.
• Mandatory Skills: FircoSoft WLM/FMM, Continuity, Trust, Filtering Engine v6.0, MultiLaw Manager, Simulation Manager (FLV), Stripping Detector, Case Manager.
• Technical Skills: XML/CSV datasets, API integrations, SQL, production support, issue investigation and release management.
• Regulatory Knowledge: OFAC, EU, UK HMT, MAS, HKMA, Japan FSA, ISO 20022 and SWIFT MT messaging.
• Preferred Certifications: ICA, ACAMS or equivalent AML certification.

This is a confidential search managed by VionData Partners. VionData Partners is a Singapore-based technology and talent advisory firm helping organizations build, scale and transform their technology and Talent capabilities. We partner with enterprises to deliver high-impact consulting, specialist technology talent, and IT advisory services that support critical digital transformation initiatives. Our focus is on enabling organizations to successfully implement modern technology platforms while ensuring access to the right expertise required to deliver complex programs. Our team combines deep domain knowledge in data, AI, and enterprise technology with strong experience in talent advisory and technology recruitment. This dual capability allows us to support clients not only with strategic consulting but also with the specialist professionals required to execute their initiatives effectively. VionData Partners works closely with organizations across banking, fintech, and technology sectors to design scalable technology solutions, implement advanced data platforms, and build high-performing technology teams. Driven by leaders with extensive experience in technology and people advisory, we are committed to delivering measurable outcomes and long-term value for our clients.