Senior AML Transaction Monitoring Specialist, Vice President

MUFG

. Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of transaction monitoring and CRR models across bank, trust, securities, and related entities .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeIrving • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $152,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading transaction monitoring and CRR model design, implementation, and optimization within complex financial institutions. Proficient in applying statistical analysis and regulatory compliance knowledge to enhance AML risk coverage and operational governance.

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Transaction Monitoring SystemsAML Program ManagementStatistical Model DesignPython Data AnalysisRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Statistical Model DesignTransaction Monitoring TuningSegmentation AnalysisAlert GenerationData Quality ReviewModel Risk ManagementGovernance EvidenceOptimization MethodologiesCross-Entity ExecutionRegulatory Standards

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsExecutive-Level Presentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

RPythonSQLSASActimizeMantasSiron

Industry Keywords

Financial CrimesAMLSanctionsFRBSECOCCFATFFinCENUSA PATRIOT ActBSA/AML

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of transaction monitoring and CRR models across bank, trust, securities, and related entities
Develop program roadmaps, project timelines, resource plans, and budget requests for cross-entity execution and new or enhanced transaction monitoring capabilities
Support hiring, training, and management of junior team members
Provide direction across technical execution, program governance, and stakeholder engagement
Apply statistical model, tuning, segmentation, and alert-generation knowledge to connect technical decisions to AML risk coverage, operational impact, and governance expectations
Design and maintain transaction monitoring tuning and configuration methodologies, including what-if scenario analytics, excess over threshold, ATL/BTL testing, and governance evidence
Use R, Python, SQL, or similar tools to analyze data, assess segmentation and tuning outcomes, and support data sourcing and quality review
Resolve complex data, system, and implementation issues across Compliance, Technology, Operations, Model Risk, and regional stakeholders
Lead optimization and remediation projects for MUFG's transaction monitoring and CRR systems
Coordinate with GFCD, regional compliance teams, Technology, Operations, and other control partners
Create, update, and operationalize transaction monitoring and CRR methodologies supporting model development, program governance, data enablement, and One MUFG consistency

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience leading financial crimes, AML, sanctions, or transaction monitoring programs in complex financial institutions
Strong knowledge of TM and CRR systems, including model design, tuning, segmentation, alert generation, implementation, and ongoing optimization
Knowledge of applicable financial crimes laws, rules, and regulatory expectations, including FRB, SEC, OCC, FATF, FinCEN, OFAC, USA PATRIOT Act, BSA/AML, and OFAC screening requirements
Experience designing, building, or enhancing TM program capabilities, including tuning and optimization methodologies, governance routines, and cross-entity execution practices
Working knowledge of Python, SQL, SAS, R, or similar tools used for data analysis, model assessment, tuning, and data sourcing activities
Familiarity with leading vendor TM platforms such as Actimize, SAS, Mantas, Siron, or similar systems
Strong knowledge of model risk management, validation expectations, governance evidence, and regulatory standards for AML models and related controls
Experience leading across functions and entities, including Compliance, Technology, Operations, Model Risk, regional teams, control function leadership, and senior executives
Proven ability to execute in complex, demanding environments with competing regulatory, operational, technology, and entity-specific priorities
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with ability to translate technical model and data issues into clear business, risk, and governance implications
Executive-level presentation skills, including ability to brief senior leaders on program status, risks, decisions, and One MUFG alignment
Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, quantitative analysis, economics, computer science, data and technology sciences or related field is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Retirement plans
Educational assistance and training programs
Income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities
Paid maternity and parental bonding leave
Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
Hybrid work arrangement: four days per week at an MUFG office or client sites and one day remotely