FircoSoft Subject Matter Expert (SME) in India at Jobgether
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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a FircoSoft Subject Matter Expert (SME) based in India.
This role sits at the intersection of financial crime prevention, data science, and regulatory compliance, focusing on optimizing enterprise-grade sanctions screening systems used by major financial institutions. You will act as a trusted technical and domain expert, helping clients enhance the accuracy and efficiency of their FircoSoft screening environments. The position involves deep analysis of alert data, tuning matching logic, and reducing false positives while maintaining strict regulatory compliance. You will collaborate closely with compliance teams, investigators, and technology stakeholders to improve operational workflows and decision-making. This is a highly analytical, client-facing role where your expertise directly impacts fraud detection effectiveness and regulatory adherence. You will also contribute to system enhancements, audits, and governance frameworks in complex financial environments. The role offers strong exposure to global banking systems and enterprise-scale financial crime solutions.
You will be responsible for optimizing FircoSoft screening systems, ensuring high accuracy in sanctions detection while minimizing false positives and maintaining compliance with global regulatory standards. You will act as a key advisor to both internal teams and client stakeholders on screening performance and tuning strategies.
- Lead end-to-end optimization of FircoSoft screening solutions, including tuning of matching logic, thresholds, fuzzy algorithms, and configuration settings
- Perform ATL/BTL testing, A/B analysis, and impact assessments using historical transaction and alert data
- Analyze alert volumes, false positives, and system performance to identify root causes such as data quality or matching logic issues
- Design and maintain governance frameworks for tokenization, suppression rules, and exception handling processes
- Advise FIUs and compliance teams on screening strategies, including sanctions coverage, transliteration, and multi-script matching scenarios
- Collaborate with operations and investigation teams to reduce alert backlogs and improve workflow efficiency
- Develop dashboards and MIS reports covering alert trends, productivity metrics, SLA performance, and capacity planning
- Support system upgrades, integrations (e.g., SWIFT, CHIPS, Fedwire), and end-to-end testing cycles (SIT/UAT)
- Ensure all tuning and configuration activities are fully documented and aligned with regulatory and model risk standards (e.g., SR 11-7, OFAC, DFS Part 504)
- Support audits, regulatory reviews, and model validation exercises with detailed analysis and SME input
The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in financial crime compliance systems combined with deep hands-on experience in FircoSoft and data-driven screening optimization. You should be comfortable working in regulated banking environments and engaging directly with stakeholders in a consultative capacity.
- 8+ years of experience in financial crime compliance, sanctions screening, AML, or transaction monitoring
- Strong hands-on experience with FircoSoft screening platforms and optimization/tuning activities
- Solid SQL and data analysis skills with the ability to work with large datasets for performance evaluation
- Deep understanding of financial crime risks, including sanctions regulations, AML frameworks, and fraud typologies
- Experience working in Tier-1 or large financial institutions in regulated environments
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to diagnose complex system and data issues
- Excellent communication skills with experience in client-facing or advisory roles
- Strong documentation skills with attention to audit readiness and regulatory requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Finance, IT, Economics, or equivalent)
- Competitive compensation aligned with expertise and market standards
- Opportunity to work with global financial institutions on high-impact compliance systems
- Exposure to advanced financial crime detection technologies and regulatory frameworks
- Career growth in a highly specialized, in-demand domain (sanctions screening & compliance analytics)
- Collaborative and globally distributed work environment
- Continuous learning and development opportunities in compliance and fintech domains.