Fircosoft Screening Specialist (Optimisation & Tuning)

• Capitex is partnering with leading financial institutions and consultancies across the UK and Middle East to deliver critical financial crime transformation projects.
• We are seeking experienced Fircosoft Screening Specialists to support system tuning, optimisation, and effectiveness reviews across sanctions and name screening platforms.
• This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact regulatory projects , improving screening efficiency while maintaining robust risk coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform tuning and optimisation of Fircosoft screening systems
• Review and enhance screening rules, thresholds, and scenarios
• Reduce false positives while maintaining regulatory compliance
• Conduct effectiveness testing and validation of screening controls
• Support model governance and documentation aligned to regulatory expectations
• Analyse screening outputs and recommend improvements to detection logic
• Collaborate with stakeholders across compliance, technology, and operations
• Contribute to ongoing financial crime transformation programmes

Requirements

• Proven experience working with Fircosoft solutions (e.g. Firco Continuity, Firco Trust, Firco Screening)
• Strong understanding of sanctions screening and name screening frameworks
• Hands-on experience in system tuning, optimisation, and calibration
• Experience reducing alert volumes while maintaining risk sensitivity
• Solid knowledge of AML / Financial Crime regulations and best practices
• Experience within banking or financial services environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, project-driven environments
• Experience with transaction monitoring or broader FCC systems
• Exposure to regulatory reviews, audits, or model validation
• Prior consulting or project-based experience

Benefits

• Access to top-tier financial services clients
• Highly competitive day rates / packages
• Opportunities across multiple international locations
• Long-term project potential and repeat engagements