Actimize SAM Technical and Functional Lead

Matrix USA; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix is seeking an experienced Actimise SAM Functional & Technical Lead in Jersey City to drive end-to-end delivery, implementation, and optimization of NICE Actimise SAM solutions within our AML Transaction Monitoring team. This role combines hands-on leadership with deep AML expertise to guide a cross-functional group of compliance, business, and technology partners.

You will lead design, configuration, and enhancements, ensuring regulatory alignment and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in AML technology, financial crime compliance, or banking tech.
• 5+ years hands-on with NICE Actimise SAM (Suspicious Activity Monitoring).
• Strong functional and technical expertise in Actimise SAM implementation and customization.
• Deep understanding of AML transaction monitoring and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading technical teams and delivering complex AML technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of NICE Actimise SAM solutions, including design and configuration.
• Provide hands-on technical and functional leadership across Actimise SAM initiatives.
• Oversee solution architecture, design, integrations, and system performance.
• Ensure solutions meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Lead a team of Actimise developers and functional specialists.

Skills

Actimise SAM

AML transaction monitoring

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

AI tools

Tools

NICE Actimise SAM

Job description

AML & Financial Crime Compliance

Job Title: Actimise SAM Functional & Technical Lead

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Actimise SAM Functional & Technical Lead to drive the end-to-end delivery, implementation, and optimization of NICE Actimise Suspicious Activity Monitoring (SAM) solutions within our AML Transaction Monitoring team.

This is a hands-on technical and functional leadership role requiring deep expertise in Actimise SAM, AML transaction monitoring, and financial crime compliance. The successful candidate will lead a technical team, collaborate closely with Compliance, business stakeholders, and technology partners, and leverage AI-powered tools to enhance delivery efficiency, solution quality, and overall team productivity.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with functional knowledge of AML processes and proven leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Actimise SAM Delivery & Technical Leadership
• Own end-to-end delivery of NICE Actimise SAM solutions, including design, development, configuration, implementation, and ongoing enhancements.
• Provide hands-on technical and functional leadership across Actimise SAM initiatives.
• Oversee solution architecture, technical design, integrations, and system performance.
• Ensure solutions meet business, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• AML & Financial Crime Compliance
• Apply deep understanding of AML transaction monitoring processes, suspicious activity detection, and financial crime compliance requirements.
• Partner with Compliance and business stakeholders to translate regulatory and business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Support monitoring strategy, scenario configuration, tuning, optimization, and ongoing platform improvements.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
• Lead, mentor, and guide a team of Actimise developers and functional specialists.
• Establish delivery standards, review technical designs, and ensure high-quality implementation.
• Work closely with business analysts, Compliance teams, technology stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Drive collaboration across business and technology teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• AI-Enabled Delivery & Innovation
• Leverage AI-powered tools and development assistants to improve engineering productivity, delivery speed, and solution quality.
• Identify opportunities to incorporate AI into development, testing, documentation, and delivery workflows.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement across the team.
• Delivery Governance & Quality
• Manage end-to-end project delivery, timelines, dependencies, and technical risks.
• Ensure adherence to development standards, testing practices, documentation, and release management processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in platform performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in AML technology, financial crime compliance, or banking technology.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with NICE Actimise SAM (Suspicious Activity Monitoring).
• Strong functional and technical expertise in Actimise SAM implementation, configuration, customization, and enhancements.
• Deep understanding of AML transaction monitoring, suspicious activity detection, monitoring scenarios, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and delivering complex AML technology initiatives.
• Experience working directly with Compliance, AML operations, and business stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve software development, testing, and delivery processes is highly desirable.

Key Competencies

• Strong hands-on technical and functional leadership.
• Deep expertise in NICE Actimise SAM and AML transaction monitoring.
• Ability to translate complex business and regulatory requirements into technology solutions.
• Team leadership, mentoring, and delivery ownership.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Innovation mindset with an interest in AI-enabled engineering and delivery excellence.

WHY JOIN US

Matrix is a global, dynamic, and fast-growing technology services and consulting company with over 17,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 2001, Matrix has grown through significant organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, executing some of the largest and most impactful technology projects in the market.

We specialize in the design, development, and implementation of advanced technologies, software solutions, and digital products. Our services include infrastructure and consulting, IT outsourcing and offshore delivery, training and assimilation programs, and acting as a trusted implementation and delivery partner for the world’s leading software vendors.

With deep expertise across both the private and public sectors—spanning Finance, Telecom, Healthcare, Hi-Tech, Education, Defense, and Security—Matrix serves a strong customer base in Israel alongside a continuously expanding global client portfolio.

At Matrix, our people are at the heart of our success. We are a community of talented, creative, and dedicated professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence. We actively attract, develop, and retain top talent, recognizing that every employee’s contribution is critical to our continued growth and future success.

Matrix’s success is built on a challenging and engaging work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and growth—together.

Join the winning team. Be challenged, grow your career, and enjoy the journey in a highly respected global organization.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Matrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. Matrix is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees, providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Matrix are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in our locations. Matrix will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Matrix encourages applicants of all ages.

To learn more, visit: www.matrix-ifs.com