Senior Business Systems Analyst

Talentify; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Hybrid work flexibility

Interview process: 2 rounds

Job summary

Talentify in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Business Systems Analyst to support AML platforms, including SAS Viya, transaction monitoring, and data validation. This contract role focuses on BAU operations, platform improvements, testing, and release management.

Work with Technology, Data, and AML teams; 7+ years in AML environments; hybrid schedule; potential for conversion to full-time; visa sponsorship not provided.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in AML, Banking Technology, Compliance Systems, Data, or Financial Crimes environments.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction, analysis, reconciliation, and validation.
• Experience with SAS Viya and SAS AML platforms or similar AML tech stacks.
• Experience in system testing, UAT, release management, defect management, and production support.
• Experience designing or configuring applications/workflows within SAS AML/SAS Viya.

Responsibilities

• Support AML systems including SAS Viya, transaction monitoring, customer risk rating, and screening platforms.
• Triage production issues, defects, data quality concerns, and business process questions.
• Lead data validation, reconciliations, documentation, and testing for system enhancements.
• Investigate SAS Viya functionality and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop testing strategies, plans, test cases, and coordinate execution.
• Coordinate with Technology, Data, Rules, and Reporting teams on major initiatives.
• Serve as SME for SAS Viya functionality, workflows, and AML use cases.
• Design and support solutions within SAS Viya to improve AML processes.

Skills

AML platforms expertise

SQL skills

UAT & release management

Data validation & quality

Business-technical liaison

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAS Viya

SAS AML

LexisNexis Bridger

Actimize

Fircosoft

SAS Studio

SAS Visual Analytics

Python

Power BI

Tableau

SharePoint

Job description

Senior Business Systems Analyst

Location: Chicago, IL

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 2 months (with potential for conversion to full-time employment)
• Pay Rate: $62.00–$67.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 40 hours/week, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The AML Business Systems Manager / Consultant will support, maintain, enhance, and optimize AML systems and processes across transaction monitoring, customer risk rating, screening, data validation, reporting, and system operations. This role will support business-as-usual AML systems management, platform enhancements, production support, and ongoing transformation initiatives. The individual will serve as a key SME for SAS Viya and related AML platforms, supporting system functionality, issue triage, release management, defect resolution, testing, integrations, and operational improvements. The role will also support major initiatives connecting Technology, Data, Reporting, and AML business teams. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity — the team is using this approach to support critical BAU activities immediately while identifying the right long-term permanent hire, with a high likelihood of permanent conversion.

Key Responsibilities

• Support AML systems including SAS Viya, transaction monitoring, customer risk rating, and screening platforms.
• Triage production issues, system defects, data quality concerns, and business process questions.
• Lead data validation, reconciliations, documentation activities, and testing efforts related to system enhancements.
• Investigate SAS Viya functionality and challenge existing processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop testing strategies, test plans, test cases, and coordinate test execution.
• Connect and lead Technology, Data, Transaction Monitoring Rules, and Reporting teams on major initiatives.
• Serve as the SME for SAS Viya functionality, workflows, and AML use cases.
• Recommend, design, and support solutions within SAS Viya to improve AML processes.
• Support development of process maps, workflow models, and system interaction documentation.
• Create and maintain job aids, operational documentation, and data validation procedures.
• Partner with AML, Technology, Reporting, Data Governance, and business teams to support releases, upgrades, workflow enhancements, and platform improvements.
• Drive automation of reports and processes to improve efficiency, controls, and transparency.

Required Skills

• Strong experience supporting AML technology platforms and system delivery functions.
• Hands‑on experience with AML platforms such as: SAS Viya, SAS AML, LexisNexis Bridger, Actimize, Fircosoft, or similar AML technology platforms.
• Strong SQL skills, including data extraction, analysis, reconciliation, and validation.
• Experience with system testing, UAT, release management, defect management, and production support.
• Experience designing, configuring, or building applications and workflows within SAS AML and/or SAS Viya.
• Strong data mapping, documentation, and process improvement skills.
• Experience acting as a business systems SME and liaising between business and technology teams.
• Strong understanding of AML processes including transaction monitoring, risk rating, screening, and reporting workflows.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to bridge business and technical teams effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to challenge existing processes and recommend improvements.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced AML environment.
• Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on controls, quality, and operational excellence.

Required Experience

• 7 years of experience supporting AML, Banking Technology, Compliance Systems, Data, or Financial Crimes environments.

Preferred Skills

• SAS Studio
• SAS Visual Analytics
• Python
• Power BI
• Tableau
• SharePoint
• Agile / SDLC methodologies
• Process mapping and workflow design
• Data governance and reporting experience
• Automation and process optimization experience
• Banking regulatory and compliance technology experience

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

• Interview process consists of 2 interviews: 1 virtual and 1 in-person, each approximately 1 hour in duration, conducted with the hiring manager and a leadership panel.

About the Client

This client is a leading financial services and banking institution operating across the United States, with cross-functional teams spanning AML operations, technology, data management, reporting, and governance. The organization employs approximately 12–13 team members within this AML transformation group alone, reflecting a broader enterprise that supports highly visible regulatory and compliance technology initiatives. Professionals in this environment include business systems analysts, technology engineers, data managers, reporting specialists, and AML compliance experts who collaborate closely across business and technical functions.

Job Number: 26-09476 Industry: Data & Analytics

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