System Analyst

R Systems; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

R Systems Singapore is seeking an experienced AML/Financial Crime specialist to design and implement watchlist screening solutions. You will map integration specs across core banking, CRM, and onboarding tools, and optimize data pipelines for sanctions, PEP, and adverse media lists.

The role emphasizes strong SQL skills, REST/JSON interfaces, and rigorous SDLC discipline to deliver reliable, auditable compliance tooling in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in application testing, development and delivery.
• 6+ years of functional experience within Financial Crime, AML, or Sanctions compliance technology.
• Good understanding and experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• A strong & assertive communicator in speaking & writing, with analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
• Strong capability to write complex SQL queries, understand relational database schemas, and map data attributes across legacy and modern platforms.
• Understanding of fuzzy matching principles, string-matching algorithms, and name screening data architectures.
• Good to have: Proficiency with REST APIs, JSON formats.

Responsibilities

• Define, document, and map technical integration specifications between Watchlist Management tools and core banking, CRM, and onboarding platforms.
• Watchlist Data Engineering: configure systems to ingest, normalize, and reconcile watchlist data across sources.
• Event Architecture & Alerting: design real-time or near real-time alert workflows for downstream systems.
• System Calibration & Tuning: develop and optimize fuzzy matching rules and screening parameters.
• Data Quality & Governance: establish data quality frameworks, validation rules, and lineage controls.
• Regulatory Compliance Alignment: ensure solutions adhere to AML/CFT regulations and audits.
• Technical Documentation: prepare FSDs, architecture diagrams, API data dictionaries, user stories, and process flows.
• UAT & Testing Governance: lead UAT, regression testing, and validation activities for upgrades.
• Stakeholder Management: collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Operations, Technology, and vendors.
• Issue Resolution & Risk Management: identify and resolve issues in AML screening processes.
• Process Optimization: continuously improve screening workflows and reduce manual intervention.
• Training & User Enablement: create training materials for end-users during rollouts.
• Data Privacy & Security Compliance: ensure PDP/PDPA and GDPR compliance.
• Solutioning & Architecture Alignment: bridge regulatory requirements with technical design for scalable solutions.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Strong communication

SDLC knowledge

SQL proficiency

Data mapping

Fuzzy matching

REST APIs

JSON formats

Tools

REST APIs

JSON

Job description

Responsibilities:

• API & Systems Integration: Define, document, and map technical integration specifications (REST APIs, JSON payloads) between Watchlist Management tools and core banking, CRM, and onboarding platforms.
• Watchlist Data Engineering: Configure systems to ingest, normalize, and reconcile structured and unstructured global watchlist data (Sanctions, PEP, Adverse Media) along with internal lists.
• Event Architecture & Alerting: Design event-driven workflows to enable real-time or near real-time alert generation for downstream case management systems (e.g., Detica, Actimize).
• System Calibration & Tuning: Develop and optimize fuzzy matching rules, filtering logic, and screening parameters to reduce false positives while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Data Quality & Governance: Establish data quality frameworks, validation rules, and lineage controls to ensure accuracy, completeness, and traceability of screening data.
• Regulatory Compliance Alignment: Ensure solutions adhere to AML/CFT regulations (e.g., MAS, FATF, OFAC) and support audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare Functional Specification Documents (FSDs), architecture diagrams, API data dictionaries, user stories, and process flows.
• UAT & Testing Governance: Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), regression testing, and validation activities for system upgrades and enhancements.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Operations, Technology teams, and external vendors to gather requirements and drive alignment.
• Issue Resolution & Risk Management: Identify, track, and resolve issues, risks, and integration challenges impacting AML screening and compliance processes.
• Process Optimization: Continuously improve screening workflows, reduce manual intervention, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Training & User Enablement: Create training materials and support end-users during rollouts, upgrades, and process changes.
• Data Privacy & Security Compliance: Ensure adherence to data protection and privacy regulations (e.g., PDPA, GDPR) in handling sensitive data.
• Solutioning & Architecture Alignment: Bridge regulatory requirements with technical design, ensuring scalable, high-performance, and low-latency AML screening solutions.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years of working experience in application testing, development and delivery.
• Minimum 6 years of functional experience within Financial Crime, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), or Sanctions compliance technology.
• Good understanding and experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• A strong & assertive communicator in speaking & writing Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
• Strong capability to write complex SQL queries, understand relational database schemas, and map data attributes across legacy and modern platforms.
• Understanding of fuzzy matching principles, string-matching algorithms, and name screening data architectures
• Good to have: Proficiency with REST APIs, JSON formats.