Senior Actimize Business Analyst

Matrix-International Financial Services; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced Actimize Senior Business Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on critical AML and Fraud projects, collaborating closely with compliance and development teams. You will leverage your extensive experience in data analysis and business requirements to ensure the accurate implementation of solutions. With a focus on innovation and technology, this role promises a challenging environment that fosters professional growth. Join a company that values creativity and dedication, and make a significant impact in the financial services sector.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Diverse work environment

Employee wellness programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years as an AML Business Analyst with expertise in Actimize.
• Strong knowledge of BSA/AML regulations and compliance.
• Proven experience in developing Functional Specifications Documents.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business and Compliance users to understand AML and Fraud requirements.
• Develop Business Requirements Documents and Functional Specifications for Actimize solutions.
• Conduct data analysis and profiling to ensure alignment with AML scenarios.

Skills

AML Transaction Monitoring

KYC

Sanctions Screening

Data Analysis

SQL

Business Requirements Documentation

UI/UX Requirements

Data Mapping

Functional Specifications Documents

Compliance Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

ACAMS certification

Tools

Actimize

Oracle

SAS

Job description

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Actimize Senior Business Analyst with over 10 years of expertise in the AML and Fraud domain. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both business requirements and data analysis, with hands-on experience in AML Transaction Monitoring, KYC, Sanctions Screening, and Fraud Monitoring projects. This role demands a deep understanding of data analysis, data mapping, business requirements, and UI/UX requirements documentation, along with the ability to collaborate closely with compliance and development teams to ensure accurate implementation of business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with Business and Compliance users to understand AML and Fraud requirements.
2. Prepare Business Requirements Documents (BRD) covering AML and Fraud domains.
3. Develop Functional Specifications Documents (FSDs) for Actimize solutions: AML-SAM, CDD, WLX, IFM, CTR, and SAR.
4. Demonstrate experience with payments (Swift, ISO20022, ACH, Checks, Digital Payments), Securities, and Cards.
5. Conduct data analysis and profiling to ensure alignment with AML scenarios and rule performance.
6. Define and recommend risk factors and scoring logic, especially for WLX and CDD.
7. Configure ActOne with users, roles, permissions, workflow, workflow restrictions, automations, DART requirements, etc.
8. Collaborate with the client’s ETL team for data mapping and validation against Actimize UDM integration requirements.
9. Write SQL queries for data analysis and debugging purposes.
10. Perform gap analysis and impact assessments to identify AML risks and rule gaps across SAM, CDD, WLX, and IFM modules.
11. Maintain a thorough understanding of the SDLC process.
12. Work with Business users to develop BRD on Alert Ingestion, UI/UX design and development, Custom Manual Alert forms, and requirements.
13. Collaborate closely with the development team to ensure accurate implementation of business requirements.
14. Prepare System Integration & User Acceptance Test Cases, Test Plan, and Test Scripts.
15. Prepare and review test cases, test plans, and participate in UAT and parallel testing.
16. Perform SIT testing to document evidence and review with Compliance, Business, and Operations teams to achieve sign-offs.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as an AML Business Analyst and Data Analyst in Actimize Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions Screening, and/or KYC projects.
• Strong knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, OFAC screening, and Sanctions compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of Actimize software and ActOne case management system.
• Proficiency in analyzing and mapping data from source systems to target data models.
• Experience in developing data mapping documents and defining data transformation logic.
• Strong ability to understand and document business requirements.
• Proven experience in developing Functional Specifications Documents.
• Hands-on experience with AML monitoring tools such as Actimize, Oracle, SAS, etc.
• Expertise in analyzing various types of transactional data.
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries for data analysis and debugging.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACAMS or similar certification is a plus.
• Experience in the financial services or banking industry.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Matrix is a global, dynamic, fast-growing technical consultancy leading technology services company with 13,000 employees worldwide. Since its foundation in 2001, Matrix has expanded through acquisitions and executed some of the largest projects in the industry. The company specializes in implementing and developing leading technologies, software solutions, and products. It provides infrastructure and consulting services, IT outsourcing, offshore training, and assimilation, representing top software vendors worldwide. With extensive experience across private and public sectors—including Finance, Telecom, Health, Hi-Tech, Education, Defense, and Security—Matrix's client base spans Israel and globally. We are comprised of talented, creative, and dedicated individuals passionate about delivering innovative solutions. We foster a diverse, collaborative work environment with competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities. Join us to be challenged and to grow within a highly respected organization.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Matrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination, where employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, family or parental status, or other protected characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages to apply.