Functional Analyst with AML

This role combines strong functional analysis capabilities with hands‑on technical design responsibilities to ensure that business requirements are accurately translated into scalable, secure, and high‑quality technical solutions. The Analyst collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams—including Business Analysts, Developers, Test Managers, Infrastructure, Vendors, Security Architects, and Production Support—to ensure smooth execution across the entire project lifecycle.Key Responsibilities:-Contribute positively and proactively to the Anti-Money Laundering Workflow ProjectFunctional SpecificationResponsible to analyse and define detailed functional specifications based on the functional and non-functional requirements documentCollaborate with Functional Business Analyst to clarify functional and non-functional requirementsDefine and ensure traceability from functional specifications to business requirementsMap out end-to-end functional flow / user journeyTechnical DesignResponsible to create technical designEnsure technical design adheres to architectural roadmap, Development practices, and security requirementsEnsure vendor resources create technical design documentCollaborate with developers and infrastructure teams to clarify functional specification and technical design during build, test and deployment phaseCollaborate with Production Support to establish IT operations procedures and document as part of Tech DesignCoordinate execution of threat modelling process with assistance of Security Architect to ensure implementation of safeguards is comprehensive in accordance with threatsTesting & Scope ManagementClarify test findings escalated by Test Manager and classify the findings accordingly (either as a defect or change request)Provide input to impact assessment and estimation for Project Change RequestWork with Test Manager to review test plan and functional test scopeWork on SDM documents such as Functional Specifications, Design Specifications, Data Conversion Approach, Data Conversion Specifications etc.Collaborate with project stakeholders and other members including functional business analysts, developers, domain/product architects, security architect etc.Contribute to the successful completion of the Project with positive business outcomesRequired Skills & Qualifications:Min 6 to 10 years’ experience in SA roleExcellent communication and presentation skillsStrong analytical skills with ability to deep dive to drive solutionsGood banking domain knowledge, especially in ComplianceProven ability to perform under high pressure in a dynamic environmentBachelors or master’s degree in Banking, Finance, or management from a reputable universityBachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, IT or Computer Science from a reputable universityExperience with workflow / business process management platforms preferredMicrosoft SQL experience preferredSoft SkillsStrong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.Ability to work independently and in a team environment.Good stakeholder management and documentation skills.Total Experience6+ yrsRelevant Experience6+ yrsMandatory skillsStrong experience in functional requirement analysis and creation of functional specificationsAbility to design end‑to‑end functional flows and user journeysHands‑on experience in technical design aligned with architectural and security standardsKnowledge of AML domain, financial crime workflows, or compliance systemsExperience collaborating across Business Analysts, Developers, Infrastructure, Security, and VendorsFamiliarity with SDLC, integration patterns, and application architectureAbility to support testing activities, including defect clarification and scope assessmentExcellent documentation, communication, and problem‑solving skillsDesired skillsExperience working on AML platforms (e.g., Actimize, Fircosoft, SAS AML, Oracle FCCM)Familiarity with microservices architecture, APIs, and modern integration frameworksUnderstanding of cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP)Exposure to threat modelling frameworks such as STRIDE or MITRE ATT&CKKnowledge of process modelling tools (Visio, Lucidchart, BPMN tools)Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environmentsAbility to perform basic SQL queries or data analysis for requirement validationBackground in banking, risk, or regulatory technology within large enterprisesVendor management experience with offshore/onsite coordination