Your Key Responsibilities:
As an experienced Transaction Monitoring Controls Product Owner, you will:
> Scope, define, and prioritize system related enhancement requests for the Firm's Transaction Monitoring System
> Conduct agile ceremonies (on squad and fleet level) as Product Owner
> Draft and refine user stories for TMS related enhancements with key stakeholders' inputs
> Conduct ongoing monitoring procedures (including data and functional centric ones) according to the Firm's Model Risk Management policy and timeline
> Oversee and/or directly perform analysis and data manipulations on large datasets to support the development of solutions that derive insights from a variety of data sources (BU systems, trading systems, exchange data, monitoring systems, etc.), connecting the dots on GFC risks facing the Firm
> Collaborate with Legal and Compliance colleagues as and when appropriate with respect to ongoing initiatives (e.g. Trade Surveillance, Communications Surveillance, Control Group, Conduct Risk, Coverage Compliance, Regulatory Enquiries, Legal / Litigation etc.)
> Coordinate with FCT and other Legal and Compliance colleagues in addressing regulatory requests and questions from other departments within MS on the transaction monitoring program
> Maintain up-to-date documentation related to the various aspects of the program, including but not limited to the model developer document and scenario listing
> Escalate and problem solve with senior executive sponsors and peers on the team when projects are at risk, have roadblocks or are running behind

What We're Looking for in You
> 5+ years relevant work experience, with respect to AML transaction monitoring (not sanctions screening) of financial crimes within large financial institutions
> Knowledge of System Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
> Proficiency in Agile methodology including relevant productivity software such as Jive, Jira, and Tableau, and user stories writing
> Experience in scoping, developing and prioritizing plans for tactical and strategic pieces of work
> Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple demands and changing priorities with tight timeframe
> Experience with engaging senior stakeholders across technology and the business
> Proven ability to take ideas forward and to challenge others with integrity and maturity
> Ability to identify, monitor and manage project risks, issues and dependencies and agree appropriate risk responses
> Technology savvy with ability to quickly learn new systems and tools, and to identify and implement enhancements
> Outstanding judgement, analytical skills, and critical thinking, including solid ability to analyze data to draw conclusions/themes and think strategically about presentation of materials
> Ability to work in a proactive and self-directed way with minimal direction and task management
> Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel functions and PowerPoint, interpersonal and teamwork skills
> CAMS or equivalent AML certification/license, or ability to obtain certification within first 15 months of employment
Preferred Experience We're Looking for in You
> Bachelor/Advance degree in engineering, computer science, or a related science/data field
> Project Management Certification
> Scrum Master Certification or Agile coaching experience
> SQL/structural database knowledge
> Knowledge of Actimize
Where You'll be Working
This role will require in office attendance 3 days/week. Two of those days will be Anchor Days where you will be in the office with your teammates to learn, grow, and collaborate in person.
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