AML Test Lead

Location: Middle East 

Duration: 6 Months Contract 

Experience: 7+ Years 

Domain: Core Banking – AML (Anti-Money Laundering) 

Mandatory Skill: Oracle Flexcube 

Job Description: 

We are seeking an experienced AML Test Lead for a 6-month contract role in the Middle East region. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) systems within a core banking environment, with Oracle Flexcube expertise being mandatory. 

This role will be responsible for leading end-to-end testing efforts for AML implementations and ensuring compliance with international banking and regulatory standards. The candidate must be able to manage testing teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure high-quality delivery across all testing phases. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage AML testing initiatives, including test planning, execution, defect management, and reporting. 
• Work closely with business analysts, compliance teams, and technical teams to understand AML rules, workflows, and configurations. 
• Define and maintain test cases, test scenarios, and test data in alignment with regulatory compliance requirements. 
• Ensure integration testing with upstream and downstream systems (e.g., core banking, KYC, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring). 
• Coordinate with offshore/onshore teams to ensure seamless test execution and timely delivery. 
• Validate transaction monitoring rules, customer risk scoring, and suspicious activity detection mechanisms. 
• Participate in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and support production deployment validation. 
• Document and report testing outcomes, risks, and mitigation plans. 

Required Skills & Experience: 

• 7+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 3+ years in AML testing in banking/financial services. 
• Strong hands-on experience in Oracle Flexcube – specifically with modules related to customer onboarding, transactions, and payments. 
• Solid understanding of AML compliance processes such as: 
• KYC (Know Your Customer) 
• Customer Due Diligence (CDD/EDD) 
• Transaction Monitoring 
• Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) 
• Watchlist/Blacklist screening 
• Experience testing integrations between core banking systems and AML platforms (e.g., Oracle FCCM, Actimize, SAS AML, etc.) 
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as FATF, OFAC, Basel, and local compliance norms in the Middle East is a plus. 
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. 
• Experience in working within Agile or hybrid delivery models. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• ISTQB Certification or equivalent 
• Prior experience working in Middle East banking environments 
• Knowledge of SWIFT messages, ISO 20022, and payment messaging standards 
• Exposure to automation testing tools is a plus 

Contract Terms: 

• Contract Duration: 6 Months (Extendable based on project needs) 
• Location: Middle East (on-site) 
• Start Date: Immediate joiners preferred