Role: Agile Product Owner – Financial Crime.

Location: Central Park

This role is being offered on a permanent basis.

About the Role:

At AIB, we understand that the world of banking is changing and new technology is making that happen. Our technology is at the centre of our ambition to be the leading digital bank and we want to be recognised as having the best technology function of any bank in Europe. Our teams work hard to drive the engine of AIB. They deliver change that is customer focused and helping us achieve our ambition of becoming a leading consumer brand. We are evolving our technology so our customers can engage with us in ways and at times that suit them. We are building pioneering solutions for our customers in a very collaborative and innovative environment.

The role holder will work in the Payments & Cards Tribe – leading our Financial Crime Squad. We are looking for someone who

• Is an experienced individual with a deep Financial Crime & Technology background, with specific experience in Real Time Payments Fraud Monitoring and AML Sanctions Screening implementations.
• Has experience in the development management of Fraud detection scenarios and data integrations from both a functional and Technology standpoint.

Key Responsibilities Include:

1. Management of Real Time Payments Fraud Monitoring Platform

• Directly manage the AIB Payments Fraud implementation with a focus on working with Fraud Monitoring and Financial Crime teams to maximise AIB’s capabilities in this area, with a focus on driving down operational costs for our business while and improving detection accuracy to reduce both AIB and customer losses.
• Drive the agenda for continuous improvement for short and medium term initiatives with relevant stakeholders around AIB.
• Work with the technical support team to ensure high levels of service availability and performance.
• Contribute to the supplier relationship to ensure best possible outcomes considering both service and future change.

2. Management AML Sanctions Screening Platform

• Directly manage the AIB Sanctions Screening implementation with a focus on working with Sanctions Operations, 2nd Line AML Compliance and the Financial Crime team to ensure the highest level of accuracy in this area (minimising AIB’s risk exposure).
• Work to improve false positive ratios and increase automation to reduce operational costs for our business stakeholders without reducing accuracy.
• Drive the agenda for continuous improvement for short and medium term initiatives with relevant stakeholders around AIB.
• Work with the technical support team to ensure high levels of service availability and performance.
• Contribute to the supplier relationship to ensure best possible outcomes considering both service and future change.

3. Financial Crime strategy development and delivery

• Take a leading role in developing a data-led strategy for how AIB can minimise financial crime risks through changes to people, processes, and technology.
• Identify opportunities for positive change, critically evaluate and prioritise them, and work with stakeholders across the bank to obtain buy in and sponsorship. Lead efforts to define problems, identify solutions, and pursue these to completion.
• Lead and manage a team of technical and quality assurance specialists to ensure a smooth integration to production, including consideration for all areas of service management to ensure operational resilience.
• Actively manage supplier relationships to ensure the best possible service levels and outcomes for AIB.

What you will bring:

1. Proven abilities in the management of the technology solutions in the area of financial crime (required) as well as in payments (ideally).
2. Experience in working in a complex technology team. Financial Services and Financial Crime specifically preferred.
3. Experience in face to face and written communications, both business and technical, to a senior management audience.
4. Experience managing multiple complex tasks simultaneously under time pressure with minimal supervision.
5. Experience working with teams across an organisation and outside an organisation in a management capacity.

Life at AIB

At AIB, we have a clear purpose – Empowering people to build a sustainable future. We want to be at the heart of our customers’ financial lives by giving them an exceptional experience. That goes for our employees too.

We are building a culture that breaks the conventions of what our customer and employees expect of a bank.

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live.  Our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.  More details on our hybrid working arrangements and expected office attendance for your role will be provided to you during the recruitment process.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We celebrate diversity and believe in a culture of inclusion where all our employees can succeed. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie.

If you feel you have what it takes, click apply and fill in the online application form. If you would like more information please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at careers@aib.ie

By when?  Closing date is 12th December

Disclaimer:

Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.