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 experiencedFircosoft Screening Specialiststo supportsystem tuning, optimisation, and effectiveness reviewsacross sanctions and name screening platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity to work onhigh-impact regulatory projects, improving screening efficiency while maintaining robust risk coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Performtuning and optimisationof Fircosoft screening systems
• Review and enhancescreening rules, thresholds, and scenarios
• Reducefalse positiveswhile maintaining regulatory compliance
• Conducteffectiveness testing and validationof screening controls
• Supportmodel governance and documentationaligned to regulatory expectations
• Analyse screening outputs and recommend improvements to detection logic
• Collaborate with stakeholders acrosscompliance, technology, and operations
• Contribute toongoing financial crime transformation programmes

Requirements

Proven experience working withFircosoft 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