Citizens · 3 hours ago
AML Technology Application Lead
One Citizens Bank Way, Johnston, RI, 02919, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCitizens is a financial institution focused on delivering innovative technology solutions. The AML & Sanctions Technology Application Lead will oversee the strategic direction and operational stability of the bank's Financial Crimes technology platforms, focusing on modernization initiatives and compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Lead design, configuration, and delivery of AML and Sanctions platforms across AWS cloud, SaaS, and on-prem environments
Hands on experience implementing technical solutions for transaction monitoring, case management, SAR workflows, CIP/KYC/CDD, and sanctions screening systems
Ability to diagnose and resolve product and environment issues, apply hotfixes and product patches, and manage production incident resolution to ensure system stability
Drive modernization, automation, and optimization of AML and Sanctions processes using containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
Experience in automating functional testing
Manage application deployment, hosting, and integration within AWS cloud, including real and batch data ingestion, controls and monitoring
Oversee integration with SaaS vendor environments ensuring compliance with internal security and cloud policies
Implement API-first architecture, Kafka-based event streaming, and microservices for real-time alerting and data ingestion
Ensure systems comply with AML and Sanctions requirements
Implement audit, logging, and control frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations, and internal risk policies
Lead remediation initiatives for regulatory exams, audits, and compliance testing
Oversee inbound/outbound data flows for customer profiles, transactions, alerts, and case data
Partner with AML and Sanctions Operations to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy
Leverage AI/ML models for risk scoring, alert prioritization, and sanctions screening optimization
Act as primary technology liaison for AML and Sanctions vendors (SAS, FCRM, LexisNexis, etc.)
Manage cross-functional relationships with Compliance, Operations, InfoSec, Enterprise Architecture, and Cloud Engineering
Influence strategic discussions for future sanctions capabilities, product upgrades, and roadmap alignment
Establish SLAs, KPIs, and monitoring dashboards for screening uptime, throughput, and processing timeliness
Oversee change management, release management, and production stability
Manage issue resolution, incident response, and root cause analysis
Lead a team of application engineers, analysts, and integration specialists supporting sanctions platforms
Mentor, coach, and grow talent in financial crimes technology discipline
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in AML, Sanctions, or Financial Crimes technology
Hands-on experience with LexisNexis Bridger, LexisNexis Continuity, or equivalent sanctions screening tools (Actimize, etc.)
Strong technical experience with: AWS cloud environment (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS), SaaS integrations and vendor-hosted models, APIs, microservices, ETL, batch pipelines, Java, Unix, SQL coding experience
Good understanding of sanctions regulations, lists, alerts, screening logic, and tuning
Experience working with Compliance, Regulatory, Risk, InfoSec, and Audit stakeholders
Background in large banking or financial institutions strongly preferred
Preferred
Knowledge of Payments (ACH, Wire, SWIFT), KYC/CDD, and Customer/Transaction screening. Hands-on experience with SAS KYC, FCRM
Familiarity with monitoring tools
Experience managing large vendor relationships and multi-year product roadmaps
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Experience with AI/ML-based screening enhancements and automation
Company
Citizens
At Citizens, we recognize that the journey to accomplishment is no longer linear and that individuals are made of all they have done and all they are going to do.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-07-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2014-09-23IPO
Leadership Team
Melisa Carrascoza
SVP, Business Banking Market Executive - New England South
Steve Kozek
Head of Commercial Excellence, Senior Vice President
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