Job Description




Role: Senior Manager - Transaction Monitoring & Actimize SAM 9 Optimization


Location: London

Contract position.




About the Role



We are seeking an experienced
Senior Manager to lead transaction monitoring (TM) optimization and tuning initiatives within a large-scale banking environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in
enhancing Actimize SAM 9 systems , driving
model tuning ,
scenario optimization , and ensuring the delivery of a robust
financial crime risk monitoring framework .



This is a
hands-on leadership role requiring deep expertise in
Actimize SAM 9 , combined with strong stakeholder management, delivery leadership, and the ability to bridge the gap between
technical configuration and
compliance requirements .




Key Responsibilities

• Actimize SAM 9 Leadership




• Lead the end-to-end tuning, configuration, and optimization of the Actimize SAM 9 transaction monitoring system.


• Define and execute strategies to improve detection accuracy, optimize thresholds, and reduce false positives.


• Provide expert guidance on the SAM 9 platform, including segmentation, rule enhancements, and performance optimization.




• Transaction Monitoring Frameworks




• Own the bank's TM optimization strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and financial crime risk appetite.


• Lead gap assessments on TM configurations and translate findings into actionable enhancements.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define best practices for scenario design and data quality management.




• Data Analysis & Tuning




• Leverage data analytics to assess TM model performance and deliver insight-driven tuning recommendations.


• Identify challenges with cross-border, trade finance, and retail transaction data and propose effective solutions.


• Develop structured approaches to reduce operational inefficiencies while ensuring regulatory compliance.




• Stakeholder & Project Leadership




• Act as a senior point of contact between compliance, data teams, and technology functions.


• Present tuning strategies, configuration changes, and outcomes directly to senior stakeholders.


• Lead weekly project cadences, provide structured updates, and ensure timely delivery of enhancements.




• Team Leadership & Mentorship




• Guide a team of TM specialists and technical consultants, providing coaching and oversight.


• Act as a subject-matter expert for junior and mid-level TM resources working on tuning, optimization, and configuration.

• Technical Expertise




• Mandatory: Proven hands-on experience with Actimize SAM 9 (versions 8 or 9 preferred).


• Deep understanding of transaction monitoring tuning, optimization, and rule configuration.


• Experience troubleshooting data ingestion, managing thresholds, and segmenting scenarios.




• Professional Experience




• 8+ years of experience in transaction monitoring, financial crime technology, or AML systems optimization.


• Prior exposure to large-scale TM frameworks in banking or financial services is essential.


• Strong track record of designing, implementing, and delivering TM tuning initiatives in regulated environments.




• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge




• Understanding of AML risk typologies, sanctions exposure, and regulatory drivers for TM optimization.


• Ability to translate compliance objectives into actionable technical configurations.




• Leadership & Communication




• Experience managing senior stakeholders across compliance, risk, and technology functions.


• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to explain technical configurations to non-technical audiences.


• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and ensure delivery under tight timelines.

• Experience with large banking environments, especially those operating across corporate, retail, and trade finance products.


• Strong knowledge of data management principles within TM platforms.


• Prior consulting or project delivery experience would be highly beneficial.

• Position: Senior Manager - Transaction Monitoring


• Focus: Actimize SAM 9 tuning, optimization & delivery leadership


• Engagement: Contract


• Location: London


• Team Size: Cross-functional engagement with compliance, data, and technology


• Package: Competitive, based on seniority and expertise