Technical Analyst - AML and Treasury Applications

Position Overview

We are seeking a knowledgeable Technical Analyst specializing in Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Treasury applications to join the IT team within the banking sector in Doha, Qatar. This role is ideal for IT professionals experienced with AML, financial crime compliance systems, treasury management solutions, enterprise banking platforms, and systems integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a principal technical consultant for AML, compliance, and treasury software solutions and projects.
• Evaluate both business and technical requirements to propose fitting solutions.
• Collaborate extensively with business stakeholders, IT staff, project managers, and external vendors throughout project phases.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Business Capability Documents (BCDs), solution designs, architectural diagrams, user guides, and process documentation.
• Assess vendor proposals ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical specifications.
• Develop and execute System Integration Testing (SIT) scenarios, oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT), troubleshoot issues, and secure business approvals.
• Provide ongoing technical support for AML transaction monitoring and screening platforms, focusing on configuration, tuning, and system enhancements.
• Support Treasury Management System operations and their interfaces with front office, back office, risk, core banking, and related platforms.
• Analyze and document comprehensive data workflows and system integrations across AML, treasury, core banking, payment processing, reporting, and middleware / Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) systems.
• Participate in discussions on technical design aspects such as APIs, data formatting, interfacing, middleware, and overall architecture.
• Coordinate implementation, testing, deployment, and business-as-usual (BAU) support with internal IT teams and third-party vendors.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in banking IT environments, especially in supporting or implementing enterprise banking applications.
• In-depth understanding of AML/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) systems covering transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, customer due diligence, case management, and financial crime compliance workflows.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Treasury Management Systems encompassing front-to-back-office operations, deal capture, settlement processing, risk management, profit and loss tracking, and integration with core banking or general ledger systems.
• Firm grasp of related banking systems including core banking platforms, payment processing and SWIFT messaging, local clearing mechanisms, data warehousing, business intelligence and reporting tools, and middleware / ESB technology.

Preferred Technical Platforms

• Finastra Kondor / Kondor+ Treasury Management
• BAE Systems NetReveal for AML Transaction Monitoring
• Kiya Digital Banking and AML-related solutions
• NICE Actimize
• Oracle Financial Crime and Compliance Management (FCCM)
• Temenos Financial Crime Mitigation

Educational Requirements and Certifications

A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is required. Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), FRM (Financial Risk Manager), or other relevant vendor credentials are advantageous.

Additional Information

This full-time, onsite position is based in Doha, Qatar. Candidates with strong backgrounds in banking IT, AML, and treasury systems are encouraged to apply by submitting their resumes and applications.