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