• Actimize BSA (Hybrid)

    Cognizant (Buffalo, NY)


    Job Summary:

    As an Actimize AML BSA, you will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) technology solutions. This includes gathering requirements for Suspicious Activity Monitoring (SAM), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Watch List Filtering (WLF), and translating those into functional specifications for Actimize developers. You will play a key role in model tuning, data mapping, and ensuring the system meets compliance requirements

    Key Responsibilities

    + **Requirement Gathering: Lead workshops with Compliance SMEs to define business rules for transaction monitoring and risk scoring.**

    + **Documentation: Author detailed Business Requirement Documents (BRD) and Functional Specification Documents (FSD), including use cases and process flow diagrams.**

    + **Data Mapping: Perform Source-to-Target Mapping (STM) to ensure data from core banking systems correctly populates the Actimize Unified Data Model (UDM).**

    + **Model Tuning & Analytics: Assist in the tuning of detection scenarios (thresholds) to optimize alert quality and reduce false-positive rates.**

    + **ActOne Configuration: Define workflows, user roles, and alert views within the ActOne (Risk Case Manager) platform.**

    + **Testing & Validation: Create and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts; perform data validation using SQL to ensure alert integrity.**

    + **Compliance Alignment: Ensure all system logic adheres to BSA/AML, OFAC, and FinCEN regulatory standards.**

    Technical Skills & Qualifications

    + **Actimize Expertise: Hands-on experience with Actimize modules: SAM (9 or 10), CDD, WLF, and ActOne.**

    + **SQL Proficiency: Advanced ability to write queries (Joins, Subqueries) for data profiling and troubleshooting in Oracle or SQL Server.**

    + **Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of AML typologies (e.g., structuring, rapid movement of funds, smurfing) and BSA/AML regulations.**

    + **Data Analysis: Experience with ETL processes and understanding how financial data (SWIFT, ACH, Wire) flows through monitoring systems.**

    + **Certification: CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or ACAMS is highly preferred.**

    + **Agile Experience: Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence in an Agile/Scrum environment is preferred**

    *Please note this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

    Salary and Other Compensation:

    Applications will be accepted until Feb 20, 2026.

     

    The annual salary for this position is between $75,000 - $130,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

     

    This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

    Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

    • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

    • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

    • 401(k) plan and contributions

    • Long-term/Short-term Disability

    • Paid Parental Leave

    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

     

    Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

     

    Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.