Financial Crimes - Transaction Monitoring Specialist, Assistant Vice President

MUFG Americas; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to enhance their AML Transaction Monitoring capabilities. This role involves developing scenarios, performing data analysis, and collaborating with teams to optimize financial crime detection systems. You will play a crucial part in ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the financial sector and possess strong analytical skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and encourages professional growth.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Education assistance

Paid leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in BSA/AML models and financial crime compliance.
• Strong quantitative testing and statistical analysis skills required.
• Proficiency in programming platforms like SAS, R, Python, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop AML Transaction Monitoring Scenarios and perform Data Analysis.
• Support strategic optimization and segmentation programs.
• Coordinate with regional and global teams for model implementation.

Skills

SAS

R

Python

SQL

BSA/AML models

Financial crime compliance

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics

Bachelor's degree in mathematics

Bachelor's degree in economics

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Bachelor's degree in data sciences

Advanced degree

Tools

Actimize SAM

Job description

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. We are a global team of 120,000 colleagues committed to making a difference for clients, organizations, and communities. We value building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering sustainable growth for a better world.

Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted financial group. We prioritize putting people first, embracing diverse ideas, and fostering innovation, speed, and agility. We invest in talent, technology, and tools that empower your career development.

Join MUFG, where inspiration is encouraged and meaningful impact is recognized.

The selected candidate will work at an MUFG office or client site four days a week and remotely one day. Further details will be provided by our recruitment team.

Reporting to a team manager under Director DTO-Americas, this new role aims to establish AML Transaction Monitoring capabilities for MUFG.

This position is part of the new Global Financial Crimes Division Operations, responsible for:

• Identifying detection scenarios
• Providing analytics support for developing, tuning, and optimizing segmentation to improve transaction monitoring and screening systems
• Coordinating the implementation of scenarios to detect financial crime

The incumbent will support leadership in ensuring a consistent global effort to enhance transaction monitoring and mitigate financial crime risks.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop AML Transaction Monitoring Scenarios and perform Data Analysis
• Support strategic optimization and segmentation programs to enhance MUFG’s transaction monitoring
• Recommend customer segmentation and system optimization across various lines of business
• Develop models involving tuning, calibration, segmentation, and optimization
• Coordinate with regional and global teams for model implementation
• Collaborate across functional teams to ensure effective operations

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Proficiency with programming platforms such as SAS, R, Python, SQL
• Familiarity with vendor models like Actimize SAM
• 3+ years experience with BSA/AML models and sanctions screening models
• Experience with financial crime and compliance systems
• Knowledge of AML data (KYC, customer, account, transactional)
• Strong quantitative testing and statistical analysis skills, including machine learning and neural networks
• Understanding of compliance regulations (FRB, SEC, OCC, FATF, FinCEN, OFAC, USA PATRIOT Act)
• Experience in designing compliance tuning methodologies
• Proven ability to execute in demanding situations
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and systemic thinking skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Effective presentation skills

Additional Skills:

• Experience with banking regulators and enforcement staff
• Understanding of financial crimes risk management
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Effective interaction at all organizational levels
• Autonomous work ethic and prioritization skills
• Judgment, negotiation skills, and practical implementation knowledge

Education:

Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science, data sciences, or related fields required; advanced degree preferred.

The typical base salary range is $87k-$104k, depending on experience and location. The role may include performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, education, and paid leave. For details, see our MUFG Benefits Summary.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Our responsibilities include ensuring fair hiring practices and fostering a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected statuses.