AVP Product Engineer AML

Role Summary/Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled AML Product Engineer to join our team and take ownership of the development, enhancement, and maintenance of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering combined with a deep understanding of AML regulations and product functionality. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including compliance, data science, and product management to build effective AML solutions that help detect and prevent financial crimes.

Our Way of Working

We’re proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you will be required to commute or travel for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications/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.
• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required.

Desired Characteristics

• Exposure to Actimize SAM and CDD modules.
• Strong problem-solving abilities combined with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.
• Ability to mentor and uplift the capabilities of peers in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Critical thinking, creativity, and a solution-driven mindset.
• Exposure to ETL tools like Ab initio.

Key skills/competency

• AML Product Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Financial Crime
• Regulatory Technology
• Java
• Python
• C#
• Databases (SQL/NoSQL)
• Machine Learning/AI
• Agile Development