Financial Crimes Software Implementation Consultant

Our client, focusing on Corporate and Investment Banking Services for multinational clients, is seeking a Financial Crimes Implementation Consultant to support the replacement and implementation of its Transaction Monitoring (TM) and OFAC Screening system. This is a long-term contract role through December 2026, offering a hybrid schedule based in Midtown New York City.

Client Details

Our client is a global banking institution with a longstanding presence in New York, specializing in corporate and investment banking services. With a strong international footprint and deep expertise in regulatory compliance, the firm is known for delivering tailored financial solutions to multinational clients.

Description

• Lead and support the development, configuration, and testing of a new Transaction Monitoring/OFAC Sanctions screening platform.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Technology, and Financial Crimes teams to ensure the tool meets regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Provide hands-on expertise during each phase of the implementation: requirements gathering, system design, testing (UAT), and go-live.
• Participate in project meetings, status reporting, and vendor coordination.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues during system integration and testing.
• Ensure successful migration from legacy systems with minimal business disruption.

Profile

• Strong experience implementing a Transaction Monitoring (TM) and/or OFAC screening system - experience with any software platform is acceptable.
• Proven ability to work in a small team on long-term implementation projects.
• Practical knowledge of financial crimes compliance and related screening processes.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Long-Term Contract Stability: Engagement through the end of 2026 on a strategic, multi-phase implementation project.
• Hybrid Work Environment: Enjoy work-life balance with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) at a centrally located Midtown Manhattan office.
• High-Impact Opportunity: Play a key role in replacing and implementing critical Financial Crimes systems, with visibility across Compliance and Technology teams.
• Autonomy & Ownership: Work in a lean team where your expertise and input will directly shape the outcome of the project.

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