AVP – Compliance Systems Monitoring & Validation (Fircosoft)

About the role

The AVP will join the Compliance Systems Governance and Model Validation Unit, leading the Group’s sanctions screening model validation programme. The role ensures models are accurate, reliable and meet regulatory and internal standards, providing assurance to senior management and regulators.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive validation of sanctions screening models, assessing data integrity, model performance and output accuracy.
• Develop and apply validation methodologies aligned with industry best practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate model risk, back‑testing, stress testing and sensitivity analysis.
• Collaborate with model developers, compliance teams and SMEs to address findings and enhance model robustness.
• Prepare detailed validation reports and documentation for internal and regulatory review.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science or related field.
• 7‑10 years of experience in model validation, financial crime technology or analytics within financial institutions or professional services.
• In‑depth knowledge of sanctions regulations (OFAC, EU, international regimes) and familiarity with CBUAE regulations.

Required skills

• Java programming
• Python programming
• SQL query development and database management
• Fircosoft products (Continuity, Trust, Screen & Keep) and rule configuration
• Data modelling and data governance (quality, lineage, stewardship)
• ITIL/ITSM frameworks
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning concepts
• Back‑testing, stress testing and sensitivity analysis techniques