FircoSoft Designer - Banking

Cheshire  ‐ Onsite
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FircoSoft Designer - Banking

We are IT Recruitment Specialists partnered with a prestigious Global Consultancy who require a FircoSoft Designer for one of their Banking Clients based in Knutsford. This is be an initial 3 month contract plus extensions.

Candidates must use Umbrella/PAYE

    FircoSoft Designer will be supporting compliance applications, systems and services that ensure the bank meets all of its legal and regulatory responsibilities and obligations in connection with Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and fraud detection and prevention efforts.

    This role is fully knowledgeable on the functionality of Fircosoft Sanctions filtering software and collaborates with the Senior Business Analysts by providing daily updates of new sanctions lists, system upgrades and user support.

    Responsibilities
    Plan, design, develop/implement code/configuration for Sanction screening application
    Perform analysis to determine and verify business requirements/issues specification, flows and deliverables for projects
    Research and evaluate alternative solutions and make/implement recommendations
    Prepare essential documentation to define requirements, test plans, analysis
    Perform Production support for Compliance applications; Troubleshoot issues in all the environments and perform root cause analysis
    Maintain high customer satisfaction through the delivery of high quality, timely, SLA and solutions to problems
    Communicate effectively and pro-actively with business users, support teams, vendor, and all stakeholders
    Multi-task and work on multiple projects with varying priorities and deadlines
    Create and execute test cases and scripts for testing of changes and releases
    Upgrade system software working in conjunction with users
    Monitor and provide application support for LVI for the download and upload of the Dow Jones Factiva list.
    Create daily update list of exceptions and new sanctions.
    Generate exceptions lists and rules in consultation with compliance staff as well as other team members.
    Perform system debugging tasks
    Investigate system issues with the filtering engine, online filter and other system components.
    Provide on call support on a rotating basis.
    Document and maintain functional requirements and process system flows

    Key Skills required:

    Proven hands-on experience with Sanction Screening - Fircosoft
    Demonstrated experience with IT development, system design & integration and data analysis
    Experience in development, customization and implementation of Fircosoft Sanctions screening, creation, update and implementation of Sanction & Exception List and Rules
    Ability to independently manage, organize and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities; Ensure functionality of product meets with business requirements and expectations.
    Well-developed research and analytical skills with good problem solving and lateral thinking ability; Analysis of existing applications to identify weakness and develop opportunities for improvements
    Team-oriented, must be self-motivated, plan and manage time effectively, and be customer focused
    Flexible and adaptable to new environments. Ability to quickly learn new systems, products and businesses; Proactive and result-oriented
    Experience in UNIX and Windows Shell Scripting for process automation
    Experience with SQL Scripting (Oracle, MS SQL)
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate concepts and ideas to diverse audiences.
    Detailed, thorough, diligent individual with robust data analysis, customer service and time management skills
    Prior experience in Banking/Financial industry would be preferred
    Experience in waterfall and agile development
    Excellent oral and written communication skills
    Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline and/or at least seven 10-12 years' experience in implementing technologies and/or vendor platforms to service the business needs.
    Strong knowledge and experience with Sanctions screening, AML Surveillance and other compliance functions.
    Requires extensive knowledge and experience in all facets of software development, IT operations, decision-making, strong judgment, management skills and a considerable aptitude in human relations.
    Prior experience in Banking/Financial industry would be preferred.

      Start date
      ASAP
      Duration
      3 months
      From
      J & C Associates Ltd
      Published at
      28.05.2020
      Project ID:
      1931735
      Contract type
      Freelance
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