
AVP, Product Engineer – AML
Synchrony
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Connecticut • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $170,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Design, develop, and maintain AML product features and modules ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards
- Document AML Data mapping from Source to AML
- Collaborate with compliance and risk teams to translate AML rules and regulatory requirements into technical specifications
- Implement and optimize transaction monitoring systems, alert generation mechanisms, case management tools, and customer risk scoring features
- Integrate AML product solutions with internal and external data sources, including sanctions lists, watchlists, and transaction data feeds
- Continuously improve AML product performance through data analysis, tuning detection algorithms, and refining workflows
- Work closely with data scientists and analysts to implement machine learning models and analytics for enhanced detection of suspicious activities
- Provide technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and swift resolution of AML product issues
- Ensure AML product security, data privacy, and audit readiness
- Support product QA, user acceptance testing (UAT), and participate in release management
- Keep abreast of evolving AML regulations, industry trends, and emerging technologies to innovate product capabilities
- Document system designs, processes, and code in accordance with company standards
- Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
- Proven experience (3+ years) in software engineering with a focus on financial crime, AML, or regulatory technology products
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or C#
- Experience with AML software platforms (e.g., Actimize, SAS, NICE, or equivalent) is a plus
- Knowledge of AML regulatory requirements (e.g., BSA, FATF, OFAC sanctions) and risk typologies
- Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems, alert workflows, case management, and KYC/CDD processes
- Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL), APIs, and integration of external data services
- Understanding of machine learning/AI applications in AML is preferred
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in an agile development environment.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Bonuses
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
JavaPythonC#AML software platformstransaction monitoring systemsalert workflowscase managementKYC/CDD processesSQLNoSQL
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcommunicationteamworkagile development