Senior Business Systems Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Business Systems Analyst - Senior

Location: Chicago, IL

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 2 months
• Pay Rate: $62.00 $67.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 40 hours/week, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday
• Contract-to-Hire: Yes strong contract-to-hire opportunity with a high likelihood of permanent conversion
• Extension: Not available
• Interview Process: 2 interviews (1 virtual via MS Teams, 1 in-person); with Hiring Manager and leadership panel; 1 hour each
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The AML Business Systems Manager / Consultant will support, maintain, enhance, and optimize AML systems and processes across transaction monitoring, customer risk rating, screening, data validation, reporting, and system operations. This role will support business-as-usual AML systems management, platform enhancements, production support, and ongoing transformation initiatives. The individual will serve as a key SME for SAS Viya and related AML platforms, supporting system functionality, issue triage, release management, defect resolution, testing, integrations, and operational improvements. The role will also support major initiatives connecting Technology, Data, Reporting, and AML business teams.

This position sits within the U.S. AML Transformation, Delivery & Insights team, which supports the U.S. AML (Anti-Money Laundering) organization through AML systems, technology enablement, reporting, business intelligence, data governance, and operational support. The group is responsible for maintaining and enhancing AML platforms, supporting transaction monitoring, customer risk rating, sanctions/screening processes, data quality initiatives, and regulatory reporting requirements. The team is approximately 12 13 members, highly collaborative, and works closely across AML Operations, Technology, Data Management, Reporting, and Governance teams. Team members are expected to be hands-on, proactive, and capable of operating across both technical and business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support AML systems including SAS Viya, transaction monitoring, customer risk rating, and screening platforms.
• Triage production issues, system defects, data quality concerns, and business process questions.
• Lead data validation, reconciliations, documentation activities, and testing efforts related to system enhancements.
• Investigate SAS Viya functionality and challenge existing processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop testing strategies, test plans, test cases, and coordinate test execution.
• Connect and lead Technology, Data, Transaction Monitoring Rules, and Reporting teams on major initiatives.
• Serve as the SME for SAS Viya functionality, workflows, and AML use cases.
• Recommend, design, and support solutions within SAS Viya to improve AML processes.
• Support development of process maps, workflow models, and system interaction documentation.
• Create and maintain job aids, operational documentation, and data validation procedures.
• Partner with AML, Technology, Reporting, Data Governance, and business teams to support releases, upgrades, workflow enhancements, and platform improvements.
• Drive automation of reports and processes to improve efficiency, controls, and transparency.

Required Skills

• 7 years of experience supporting AML, Banking Technology, Compliance Systems, Data, or Financial Crimes environments.
• Hands-on experience with AML platforms such as:

- SAS Viya - SAS AML - LexisNexis Bridger - Actimize - Fircosoft - Similar AML technology platforms

• Strong SQL skills, including data extraction, analysis, reconciliation, and validation.
• Experience with system testing, UAT, release management, defect management, and production support.
• Experience designing, configuring, or building applications and workflows within SAS AML and/or SAS Viya.
• Strong data mapping, documentation, and process improvement skills.
• Experience acting as a business systems SME and liaising between business and technology teams.
• Strong understanding of AML processes including transaction monitoring, risk rating, screening, and reporting workflows.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to bridge business and technical teams effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to challenge existing processes and recommend improvements.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced AML environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on controls, quality, and operational excellence.

Preferred Skills

• SAS Studio
• SAS Visual Analytics
• Python
• Power BI
• Tableau
• SharePoint
• Agile / SDLC methodologies
• Process mapping and workflow design
• Data governance and reporting experience
• Automation and process optimization experience
• Banking regulatory and compliance technology experience

Required Experience

• 7 years of AML, Banking Technology, Compliance Systems, Data, or Financial Crimes experience
• Strong experience supporting AML technology platforms and system delivery functions

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a leading financial services and banking institution operating across the U.S., supporting enterprise-level compliance, technology, and data operations. The organization employs business analysts, systems engineers, data governance professionals, and compliance technology specialists who collaborate across AML operations, reporting, and transformation initiatives at scale.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-09476 Industry: Data & Analytics

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Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation ( with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.

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Awards

SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015
SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023
Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015
Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023
TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019
NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015

Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation ( with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015