Sr IT Lead Dev/Design Specialist - AML (US)

Lead Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of solutions within the NICE Actimize platform, with a primary focus on the Currency Transaction Reporting (CTR) module.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership, mentoring a team of engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and compliant software solutions that meet business and regulatory requirements. This role requires deep expertise in the Actimize platform, strong software development skills, and a solid understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and financial crime prevention.

Meaningful work is fueled by meaningful performance and career development conversations with your manager.

Here's some of what you may be asked to perform:

• Lead the full software development lifecycle for Actimize CTR solutions, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of software engineers, guiding them on best practices, code quality, and problem-solving.
• Architect and design robust, scalable, and secure Actimize solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives.
• Develop and configure Actimize modules (RCM, AIS, ActOne) to meet specific CTR reporting and compliance needs.
• Design and implement custom Actimize plugins, data models, and case management workflows to enhance and extend the platform's functionality.
• Collaborate with business analysts, compliance officers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure the quality and performance of the team's deliverables.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to the Actimize platform and its integration with other systems.
• Stay current with new technologies, industry trends, and Actimize platform updates to recommend and implement continuous improvements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including system designs, flowcharts, and code comments.
• Lead project teams, manage deliverables, and ensure timely completion of projects. Work closely with support teams to ensure good application health.
• Oversee the integration of all systems, projects, and technical interfaces to ensure a high level of service and support to the client and efficient system operation.
• Foster an environment and culture that encourages productivity, innovation, process improvement, teamwork, and a high level of professionalism.
• Act as an escalation point for all risks and infrastructure issues affecting the platform, and for working to define and implement mitigation strategies.

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate
• Graduate degree, preferred
• 10+ years related experience

Preferred Qualification:

• University degree, preferably in technology/engineering
• At least 15 plus years of experience with designing and delivering large scale enterprise grade applications preferably in Financial Services
• At least 7 years of demonstrated hands-on experience with NICE Actimize platform
• Deep knowledge of Actimize tools including Actimize Risk Case Manager (RCM), Actimize Intelligence Server (AIS), and ActOne
• Expertise on CTR Module including configuration, data integration, and report generation.
• Understanding on Mantas and AML KYC Risk calculations, behavior detection Scenario logic and alert post processing logic is nice to have.
• Strong proficiency in Java/J2EE. Experience with other languages like Python or JavaScript is a plus.
• Expertise in SQL, PL/SQL, with experience in relational databases (Oracle), familiarity with Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting
• Exposure to big data and analytics platforms on Hadoop or on data lake platforms on the public cloud is a big plus
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle), and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins).
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to forge strong relationships with key business partners, understand financial markets and regulation and apply analytics to drive commercial value with excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-stress environment and with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel Occasional
• International Travel Never
• Performing sedentary work Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds Occasional
• Sitting Continuous
• Standing Occasional
• Walking Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) Never
• Squatting Occasional
• Bending Occasional
• Kneeling Never
• Crawling Never
• Climbing Never
• Reaching overhead Never
• Reaching forward Occasional
• Pushing Never
• Pulling Never
• Twisting Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations Continuous
• Reading, writing, and comprehending instructions Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States, and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities, and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you've got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we're here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing and so will you.

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition.

We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development: If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.