AVP Technical Systems Analyst – Financial Crime & Surveillance

Overview

In this Senior Technical Systems Analyst role, you join the financial crime and surveillance technology team to strengthen systems that protect the business. You will own the analysis, design and delivery of enhancements for transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and market surveillance platforms. You’ll work cross-functionally with Compliance, Operations and Technology, translating business needs into compliant technical specs and supporting audits. The role combines hands-on engineering with governance and change management in a hybrid London setting.

Pay / Benefits

• discretionary bonus
• 10% employer pension contribution
• private medical cover
• life assurance 4x base salary
• income protection and critical illness cover
• hybrid working

Responsibilities

• Analyse, design and implement enhancements to financial crime and surveillance platforms
• Develop and script solutions using Python, PowerShell, .NET and Power BI
• Translate business needs into clear, compliant technical specifications
• Perform root cause analysis and design preventative controls
• Act as technology contact for internal and external audits, providing evidence and remediation support
• Support change management including upgrades, SIT/UAT and documentation

Key requirements

• Significant experience supporting or enhancing financial crime prevention or surveillance systems in a regulated banking environment
• Strong Python and PowerShell, plus .NET and Power BI scripting
• Data engineering experience across Snowflake, advanced SQL, SSIS and MongoDB
• Practical knowledge of Kafka, with exposure to Kubernetes and GitHub-based version control
• Agile delivery experience using JIRA and Confluence

• Clear communication with non-technical audiences
• Collaborative cross-functional teamwork
• Adaptability in a regulated environment
• Python
• PowerShell
• .NET

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