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Senior Fraud & Compliance Advisor

Are you a problem solver, explorer, and knowledge seeker – always asking, “What if?”

If so, then you may be the new team member we’re looking for. Because at SAS, we are seeking passionate AML & Fraud experts located in the DACH region to help our customers and prospects realize the value which can be achieved through big data, AI & machine learning, and intelligence management with SAS. This is a great opportunity for an industry or technology expert to work with the leader in analytics and have exposure to leading companies in the financial services sector.

The purpose of this role is to ensure the continued prosperity and growth of SAS by maximizing all AML & Fraud related opportunities to sell and promote SAS, with nominated client(s), within the DACH region.

What we do 

We’re the leader in analytics. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence.

What you’ll do

We are looking for a Senior Fraud & Compliance Advisor to provide specialized customer advisory in the areas of fraud and AML within the financial services sector, specifically focused on the banking industry.  You will have the opportunity to work with leading financial services companies to support the opportunity lifecycle. Your focus would be on building trusted relationships with key stakeholders, advising on technology and providing solution best practices in the areas of AML (Transaction Monitoring, Watchlist Management, Sanctions, KYC, CDD) and/or Fraud (Application, Payments, Online, etc.).

You will:

• Support the growth of SAS’s fraud and compliance footprint in DACH


• Maintain and expand your network within the industry by presenting at and attending leading industry conferences


• Advance best practices & thought leadership while contributing to and participating in the global SAS Fraud & AML community including domain expertise, competitive landscape, emerging trends, etc.


• Contribute to and align partner strategies within DACH and the wider EMEA region


• Drive opportunities by creating compelling visions targeted to a particular audience/opportunity through presentations, workshops, demonstrations, and RFP responses


• Evaluate customers’ current fraud and AML programs and advise on strategic roadmaps to help them leverage next generation technology


• Collaborate with a team of experts (business advisors, solution experts, architects and delivery managers) to deliver the optimal customer experience


• Develop and implement demos or PoCs utilizing SAS software


• Design re-useable assets, for example strategic customer advisory materials, fraud assessments/health checks, accelerators, new offerings etc.


• Act as program manager or project sponsor for critical ongoing projects

What we’re looking for

• AML & Fraud experience gained through presales activities, sales engineering, or sales support experience; consulting on AML or Fraud implementations; or as a practitioner in the AML & Fraud detection, investigation, or operations space. ACFE or ACAMS certifications are nice to have.


• Significant industry experience in financial services


• Demonstrated business, thought and people leadership skills


• Client-facing experience presenting and engaging at senior levels within the business


• Ability to engage with a variety of profiles such as sales, accounts, technical, or industry experts


• Capable of learning, explaining and/or using a variety of technologies and analytical techniques


• Experience in pre-sales


• Solid educational background e.g. degree or equivalent in science, technology, engineering or mathematics


• German fluency and English language proficiency. Other European languages would also be perceived as a strong asset.


• Curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.

The other knowledge, skills, and abilities needed

• Curiosity for knowledge is key, due to the ever-changing patterns/techniques/technology leveraged to commit fraud and financial crimes


• Strong presentation skills


• Eager to learn new technologies


• Comfortable discussing ideas with C-Level stakeholders


• Works well with and can drive a team towards a specific goal


• Willingness to travel throughout the DACH region to support opportunities and occasionally within EMEA as required

Why SAS

• We love living the #SASlife and believe that happy, healthy people have a passion for life, and bring that energy to work. No matter what your specialty or where you are in the world, your unique contributions will make a difference.


• Our multi-dimensional culture blends our different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Here, it isn’t about fitting into our culture, it’s about adding to it - and we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring.

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