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The AFC Tuning Specialist is responsible for ensuring the firm's sanctions screening systems are calibrated to the unique risks of JLL and the global real estate sector. The role's core focus covers sanctions screening and regulatory compliance within JLL's anti-financial crime program, with additional responsibilities supporting AML and KYC system activities. This position manages sanctions list inventory, system configuration, threshold tuning and testing, and ongoing performance assessments to ensure effective detection of sanctioned individuals and entities while minimizing operational impact.
 

This role will combine data analytics technical experience and operational knowledge within the AFC space to optimize screening tool match identification capabilities and AML data and document collection practices.This position reports to the Head of AFC Ops and will collaborate with partners across technology, operations, and business to ensure JLL's screening systems are effective, efficient, and aligned with global regulatory standards

Responsibilities

• Lead the risk-based configuration and optimization of sanctions screening systems, tailoring rules to proactively identify potential breaches

• Drive the calibration of fuzzy matching logic and screening thresholds to maximize true positive detection while minimizing false positive alerts.

• Manage and update sanctions lists in line with JLL global policies, procedures and JLL’s risk appetite. Ensure active lists keep pace with regulatory changes and maintain data integrity.

• Collaborate with external data providers and JLL Data Strategy team to ensure data integrity and accuracy within screening systems

• Design and execute robust testing methodologies, including "above-the-line" and "below-the-line" tests, to validate all logic changes and prepare the screening model for independent validation.

• Develop and deliver clear management reporting and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to communicate system performance and tuning effectiveness to senior management and regulators.

• Ensure screening controls and tuning strategies adapt to regulatory changes, maintaining alignment with enterprise-wide AFC policies.

• Conduct independent periodic assessments of sanctions filters, rules, and logic to identify and mitigate potential screening risks

• Collaborate with partners in technology, operations, and the broader Ethics & Compliance team to drive continuous improvement and embed best practices in sanctions screening.

• Support general sanctions, AML and KYC operations activities as needed.

Abilities / Skills

• Analytical Mindset: Exceptional problem-solving and quantitative analysis skills with meticulous attention to detail.

• Personal Courage and Integrity: Demonstrate integrity and professional courage by consistently applying Ethics & Compliance principles with precision in all activities

• Effective Communication (verbal and written): Translate complex technical and data concepts into clear, actionable information for diverse stakeholders, from technology teams to senior management.

• Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate strong organizational skills and a commitment to proactively identifying and implementing process enhancements.

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance, or a related discipline

• 7+ years of professional experience in financial crime compliance, with specific expertise in sanctions screening tuning, AML document collection, analytics, and model calibration

• Proven, hands-on expertise with sanctions screening systems and fuzzy logic tuning

• Strong technical skills in data analysis, including proficiency in Excel and SQL; experience with Python or similar languages is a plus

• In-depth understanding of global sanctions regulations and compliance standards (OFAC, UK HMT, EU, UN) and their operational requirements

• Experience working in a multinational, regulated environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams is preferred

Location:

On-site –Belen, CRI

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