Fircosoft Screening Specialist (Optimisation & Tuning)
Capitex · Riyadh
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