[Hiring] AML Screening Product Manager @Innovative Systems

Role Description

Innovative Systems is looking for a high-achieving detail-oriented AML Screening Product Manager (reporting to the Head of Product) who wants to make a REAL IMPACT!

An AML Screening Product Manager faces the ongoing challenge of balancing speed, accuracy, and compliance in an environment where regulatory expectations evolve faster than product release cycles. Key responsibilities include:

• Owning the product lifecycle for AML Screening products, including discovery, roadmap development, requirements definition, and release management.
• Working with Partner Managers to identify new curated data sources and strategic partner integrations.
• Developing a deep understanding of customer needs and industry trends to inform product decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Partnering with engineering, operations, and revenue stakeholders to design and deliver enhancements and new functionality across the screening platform.
• Analyzing screening data, user feedback, and operational metrics to identify optimization opportunities.
• Supporting go-to-market planning, customer onboarding, and internal enablement for new payment capabilities.
• Researching and understanding capabilities of key competitors, their product focus, and serving as an internal expert of the competitive landscape for revenue and product teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Product Management experience, with at least 2-3 years supporting AML, sanctions, KYC, fraud, compliance, or financial crime solutions.
• Experience reducing false positives and improving screening effectiveness within AML/sanctions screening workflows.
• Strong understanding of AML regulations and compliance frameworks, including OFAC, UN, EU, UK HMT, and other sanctions programs.
• Familiarity with global financial crime compliance expectations across banking, fintech, payments, and financial services.
• Experience working with APIs, data integrations, and enterprise software platforms.
• Genuine enthusiasm for engaging with customers, uncovering needs, and translating insights into product improvements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Requirements

• Define and monitor key product KPIs including screening accuracy, false positive rates, throughput, latency, customer adoption, and operational efficiency.
• Experience working within Agile software development environments and managing product backlogs, user stories, and release cycles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Infrequent travel may be required for customer visits and industry conferences, representing less than 5% of total work time.

Benefits

• Generous time-off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Volunteer service time-off.
• Charitable gift-matching.
• Profit-sharing.
• 401K match.