Synchrony

AVP, Product Engineer – AML

Synchrony

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: ChicagoConnecticutIllinoisUnited 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