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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager - Actimize SAM - Tuning & Calibration - Transaction Monitoring System - **Company:** Capitex - **Location:** Greater London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Transaction Data, Data Ingestion, Data Analytics, Data Management, Actimize - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815523123-manager-actimize-sam-tuning--calibration-transaction-monitoring-system ## About the Role This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep expertise in Actimize SAM 9, combined with strong stakeholder management, delivery leadership, and the ability to bridge the gap between technical configuration and compliance requirements., + Mandatory: Proven hands-on experience with Actimize SAM 9 (versions 8 or 9 preferred). + Deep understanding of transaction monitoring tuning, optimization, and rule configuration. + Experience troubleshooting data ingestion, managing thresholds, and segmenting scenarios. * Professional Experience + 8+ years of experience in transaction monitoring, financial crime technology, or AML systems optimization. + Prior exposure to large-scale TM frameworks in banking or financial services is essential. + Strong track record of designing, implementing, and delivering TM tuning initiatives in regulated environments. * Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge + Understanding of AML risk typologies, sanctions exposure, and regulatory drivers for TM optimization. + Ability to translate compliance objectives into actionable technical configurations. * Leadership & Communication + Experience managing senior stakeholders across compliance, risk, and technology functions. + Excellent presentation skills with the ability to explain technical configurations to non-technical audiences. + Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and ensure delivery under tight timelines. Preferred Background * Experience with large banking environments, especially those operating across corporate, retail, and trade finance products. * Strong knowledge of data management principles within TM platforms. * Prior consulting or project delivery experience would be highly beneficial. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead transaction monitoring (TM) optimization and tuning initiatives within a large-scale banking environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing Actimize SAM 9 systems, driving model tuning, scenario optimization, and ensuring the delivery of a robust financial crime risk monitoring framework., * Actimize SAM 9 Leadership + Lead the end-to-end tuning, configuration, and optimization of the Actimize SAM 9 transaction monitoring system. + Define and execute strategies to improve detection accuracy, optimize thresholds, and reduce false positives. + Provide expert guidance on the SAM 9 platform, including segmentation, rule enhancements, and performance optimization. * Transaction Monitoring Frameworks + Own the bank's TM optimization strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and financial crime risk appetite. + Lead gap assessments on TM configurations and translate findings into actionable enhancements. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define best practices for scenario design and data quality management. * Data Analysis & Tuning + Leverage data analytics to assess TM model performance and deliver insight-driven tuning recommendations. + Identify challenges with cross-border, trade finance, and retail transaction data and propose effective solutions. + Develop structured approaches to reduce operational inefficiencies while ensuring regulatory compliance. * Stakeholder & Project Leadership + Act as a senior point of contact between compliance, data teams, and technology functions. + Present tuning strategies, configuration changes, and outcomes directly to senior stakeholders. + Lead weekly project cadences, provide structured updates, and ensure timely delivery of enhancements. * Team Leadership & Mentorship + Guide a team of TM specialists and technical consultants, providing coaching and oversight. + Act as a subject-matter expert for junior and mid-level TM resources working on tuning, optimization, and configuration. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Microservices architecture as a key element in building trading systems for global finance markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1196-microservices-architecture-as-a-key-element-in-building-trading-systems-for-global-finance-markets) - [When React Meets Reality: Building a Real-Time Control Room for Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2091-when-react-meets-reality-building-a-real-time-control-room-for-autonomous-vehicles) - [Detecting Money Laundering with AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/111-detecting-money-laundering-with-ai) - [Build Delightful Mobile Experiences with Kotlin, Realm, and Atlas Device Sync](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/694-build-delightful-mobile-experiences-with-kotlin-realm-and-atlas-device-sync) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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