AVP, Actimize Product Engineer III (L10)

Role Title: AVP, Actimize Product Engineer III (L10) Company Overview: Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a leading consumer financing company that has been at the heart of American commerce and opportunity for nearly a century. Synchrony delivers credit and banking products that empower tens of millions of consumers to improve their financial lives and access what matters most. Leveraging innovative solutions that are shaping the future of retail commerce, Synchrony supports the growth and success of some of the nation’s most respected brands, alongside hundreds of thousands of small and midsize businesses, including health and wellness providers. Committed to excellence in service and culture, Synchrony is proud to be named as #3 as a Great Place to Work® in India and is honored to be ranked the #1 Best Company to Work For® in the U.S. by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.synchrony.com.   Organizational Overview: Synchrony’s AML Engineering Organization is focused on building and maintaining technology solutions that help detect, monitor, and prevent financial crime across the enterprise. The team develops scalable platforms that support AML surveillance, case management, regulatory reporting, data integration, and risk-based monitoring. We partner closely with Compliance, Risk, Data Science, Product, and Operations teams to deliver reliable and effective AML capabilities. Our engineers leverage modern software engineering, automation, analytics, and cloud-native practices to improve detection accuracy and operational efficiency. By combining regulatory awareness with strong engineering discipline, AML Engineering helps protect Synchrony, its customers, and the broader financial ecosystem.

Summary/Purpose: We are seeking a highly skilled AML Product Engineer to join our team and take ownership of the development, enhancement, and maintenance of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering combined with a deep understanding of AML regulations and product functionality. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including compliance, data science, and product management to build effective AML solutions that help detect and prevent financial crimes.

Design, develop, and maintain AML product features and modules ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards. Document AML Data mapping from Source to AML Collaborate with compliance and risk teams to translate AML rules and regulatory requirements into technical specifications. Implement and optimize transaction monitoring systems, alert generation mechanisms, case management tools, and customer risk scoring features. Integrate AML product solutions with internal and external data sources, including sanctions lists, watchlists, and transaction data feeds. Continuously improve AML product performance through data analysis, tuning detection algorithms, and refining workflows. Work closely with data scientists and analysts to implement machine learning models and analytics for enhanced detection of suspicious activities. Provide technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and swift resolution of AML product issues. Ensure AML product security, data privacy, and audit readiness. Support product QA, user acceptance testing (UAT), and participate in release management. Keep abreast of evolving AML regulations, industry trends, and emerging technologies to innovate product capabilities. Document system designs, processes, and code in accordance with company standards.   Required Skills/Knowledge : Minimum 4+ years of experience with Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems. Minimum 3+ years in software engineering with a focus on financial crime, AML, or regulatory technology products. Strong programming skills in languages such as Java,