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Transaction Monitoring Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Lead Data Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

Support regulatory and compliance needs (AML, audit trails, transaction monitoring) * Drive enterprise-wide adoption of the data catalog across business, risk, compliance, and engineering teams

Track and monitor documents, workflows, weekly calls, and processes for each transaction to leverage support for specific items in an efficient manner. * Provide regular updates to the counterparty ...

The Model Validation Director is expected to lead and execute model validation testing processes on systems which support Financial Crime programs, including transaction monitoring, customer risk ...

The Model Validation Director is expected to lead and execute model validation testing processes on systems which support Financial Crime programs, including transaction monitoring, customer risk ...

Strong knowledge of triggers, stored procedures, third part tools, and transaction monitoring. * Experience with Java. * Experience in Handling high volume Data and Performance tuning. * SQL ...

Compliance Tech AVP

Irving, TX · On-site

$90K - $111K/yr

Support the oversight and day-to-day management of Financial Crimes and Compliance technology platforms (e.g., transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, electronic communications surveillance ...

Strong knowledge of triggers, stored procedures, third part tools, and transaction monitoring. * Experience with Java. * Experience in Handling high volume Data and Performance tuning. * SQL ...

Support the oversight and daytoday management of Financial Crimes and Compliance technology platforms (e.g., transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, electronic communications surveillance, trade ...

As a CBRE Transaction Management Manager, you will lead and manage a team that provides ongoing ... Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching.

... Actively monitor and report progress of assigned transactions to the Commercial Portfolio Manager and broader management team Coordinate with client's GIS team to develop customized maps and ...

Manage the day-to-day operations of a transaction monitoring team, helping to ensure accurate and timely review of AML related investigations. * Manage, mentor and develop a team of analysts ...

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How much do transaction monitoring jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for transaction monitoring in Texas is $71,716.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,700.00 and $89,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Transaction Monitoring job?

A Transaction Monitoring job involves reviewing financial transactions to detect suspicious activity, such as money laundering, fraud, or regulatory breaches. Professionals in this role analyze account activity, investigate alerts, and report findings to compliance teams or regulators. They use specialized software and compliance guidelines to identify unusual patterns. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and knowledge of financial regulations are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Transaction Monitoring position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Transaction Monitoring professional, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of financial regulations, often supported by a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems such as Actimize, SAS, or FICO, as well as certifications like CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), are highly valuable. Effective communication, critical thinking, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are important soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are essential to accurately identify suspicious activity, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect the organization from financial crime risks.

What are the typical responsibilities of someone working in Transaction Monitoring?

Professionals in Transaction Monitoring are responsible for reviewing financial transactions, identifying potential suspicious activity, and escalating unusual patterns for further investigation. You'll analyze large volumes of data using specialized software, document findings, and collaborate with compliance teams to ensure all regulatory requirements are met. The role often involves preparing detailed reports, responding to internal and external inquiries, and staying current with evolving anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines. Daily work is both analytical and collaborative, making communication and teamwork important aspects of your success.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Transaction Monitoring jobs? Cities in Texas with the most Transaction Monitoring job openings:
Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer

E-Solutions

Austin, TX • On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

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Job description

Job Title- Lead Data Engineer
Location- Denver CO/Austin TX(Onsite Position)
Type of Hire - Contract
We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer to support our Send Money / Payments platform, ensuring robust metadata management, data lineage visibility, and regulatory-grade governance across transactional and customer data domains.
This role is critical in establishing transparency and trust across payment flows, customer onboarding data, compliance datasets (KYC/AML), and reporting pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
  • Configure and administer enterprise data catalog platforms to support payment and transaction data domains
  • Define and manage business and technical metadata for:
  • Transaction data
  • Customer/KYC data
  • Beneficiary and wallet data
  • Payment status and settlement data
  • Establish and maintain end-to-end data lineage across:
  • Send Money application
  • Middleware/API layers
  • Data warehouse and reporting systems
  • Partner with data engineering teams to monitor and document ETL/ELT pipelines supporting payment processing
  • Perform and document data quality assessments for critical financial datasets
  • Define and enforce data governance policies, including:
  • Data classification (PII, financial data, sensitive fields)
  • Access control and role-based permissions
  • Retention and audit requirements
  • Support regulatory and compliance needs (AML, audit trails, transaction monitoring)
  • Drive enterprise-wide adoption of the data catalog across business, risk, compliance, and engineering teams
  • Lead metadata onboarding workshops and training sessions
Required Skills & Experience
  • Primary Skill : Good in design and development of applications using PostgreSQL and Snowflake
  • Secondary Skill: Qlik Catalog, Talend
  • Data modeling (transactional and analytical models)
  • Data lineage and impact analysis
  • Data quality frameworks and monitoring
  • ETL/ELT processes in financial systems
  • Experience working with transaction-heavy systems or payment platforms
  • Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with Python scripting
  • Understanding of data privacy and financial regulatory controls
* Experience supporting audit and compliance reporting
Preferred (Highly Desirable)
  • Experience in FinTech, Digital Banking, or Payments domain
  • Exposure to Send Money / Remittance / Wallet-based applications
  • Familiarity with KYC, AML, fraud detection, and transaction monitoring data flows
  • Experience working with cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Azure, AWS, etc.)
Soft Skills
  • Strong stakeholder communication across product, risk, compliance, and engineering
  • Ability to translate technical metadata into business-understandable definitions
  • Strong organizational and documentation discipline
  • Experience driving data governance adoption initiatives
  • Ability to operate in a regulated, high-availability environment