# Manager - Actimize SAM - Tuning & Calibration - Transaction Monitoring System

> Capitex · London, United Kingdom · Contract · Posted 2025-09-18

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

### **Job Description**

**Role:** Senior Manager – Transaction Monitoring & Actimize SAM 9 Optimization  
**Location:** London  
Contract position.

### **About the Role**

We are seeking an experienced **Senior Manager** to lead transaction monitoring (TM) optimization and tuning initiatives within a large-scale banking environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in **enhancing Actimize SAM 9 systems**, driving **model tuning**, **scenario optimization**, and ensuring the delivery of a robust **financial crime risk monitoring framework**.

This is a **hands-on leadership role** requiring deep expertise in **Actimize SAM 9**, combined with strong stakeholder management, delivery leadership, and the ability to bridge the gap between **technical configuration** and **compliance requirements**.

### **Key Responsibilities**

-   **Actimize SAM 9 Leadership**

-   Lead the end-to-end **tuning, configuration, and optimization** of the Actimize SAM 9 transaction monitoring system.
-   Define and execute strategies to improve detection accuracy, optimize thresholds, and reduce false positives.
-   Provide expert guidance on the SAM 9 platform, including segmentation, rule enhancements, and performance optimization.

-   **Transaction Monitoring Frameworks**

-   Own the bank’s TM optimization strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and financial crime risk appetite.
-   Lead **gap assessments** on TM configurations and translate findings into actionable enhancements.
-   Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define best practices for scenario design and data quality management.

-   **Data Analysis & Tuning**

-   Leverage data analytics to assess TM model performance and deliver insight-driven tuning recommendations.
-   Identify challenges with cross-border, trade finance, and retail transaction data and propose effective solutions.
-   Develop structured approaches to reduce operational inefficiencies while ensuring regulatory compliance.

-   **Stakeholder & Project Leadership**

-   Act as a **senior point of contact** between compliance, data teams, and technology functions.
-   Present tuning strategies, configuration changes, and outcomes directly to senior stakeholders.
-   Lead weekly project cadences, provide structured updates, and ensure timely delivery of enhancements.

-   **Team Leadership & Mentorship**

-   Guide a team of TM specialists and technical consultants, providing coaching and oversight.
-   Act as a subject-matter expert for junior and mid-level TM resources working on tuning, optimization, and configuration.

### **Key Requirements**

-   **Technical Expertise**

-   **Mandatory:** Proven hands-on experience with **Actimize SAM 9** (versions 8 or 9 preferred).
-   Deep understanding of **transaction monitoring tuning, optimization, and rule configuration**.
-   Experience troubleshooting data ingestion, managing thresholds, and segmenting scenarios.

-   **Professional Experience**

-   8+ years of experience in **transaction monitoring**, **financial crime technology**, or **AML systems optimization**.
-   Prior exposure to large-scale TM frameworks in **banking or financial services** is essential.
-   Strong track record of **designing, implementing, and delivering TM tuning initiatives** in regulated environments.

-   **Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge**

-   Understanding of **AML risk typologies**, **sanctions exposure**, and regulatory drivers for TM optimization.
-   Ability to translate **compliance objectives** into actionable technical configurations.

-   **Leadership & Communication**

-   Experience managing senior stakeholders across compliance, risk, and technology functions.
-   Excellent presentation skills with the ability to explain **technical configurations** to **non-technical audiences**.
-   Proven ability to **lead multi-disciplinary teams** and ensure delivery under tight timelines.

### **Preferred Background**

-   Experience with **large banking environments**, especially those operating across **corporate, retail, and trade finance products**.
-   Strong knowledge of **data management principles** within TM platforms.
-   Prior consulting or project delivery experience would be highly beneficial.

### **Role Highlights**

-   **Position:** Senior Manager – Transaction Monitoring
-   **Focus:** Actimize SAM 9 tuning, optimization & delivery leadership
-   **Engagement:** Contract
-   **Location:** London
-   **Team Size:** Cross-functional engagement with compliance, data, and technology
-   **Package:** Competitive, based on seniority and expertise

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