Data Scientist- SAS/AML/Banking
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Data Scientist specializing in SAL/AML and banking environments, responsible for developing advanced analytical models and supporting critical compliance initiatives. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on multiple projects that directly impact anti-money laundering and fraud mitigation efforts, utilizing cutting-edge tools and techniques within a dynamic team.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain analytical models for transaction monitoring, customer behavior profiling, and risk scoring to support anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorism financing (ATF) initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective data-driven solutions.
- Use statistical, machine learning, and AI techniques to optimize AML scenario performance and detection capabilities.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of models, algorithms, and processes for audit and compliance purposes.
- Support the tuning and validation of AML detection scenarios, ensuring high accuracy and efficiency.
- Assist in identifying insights and opportunities from data to enhance strategic decision-making within banking and compliance functions.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing deliverables and maintaining high-quality standards.
Desired Skill-Set
- Proven experience as a Data Scientist with at least 3 years of relevant work in financial services or related sectors.
- Strong skills in data modeling, analysis, and business intelligence.
- Proficiency in SAS, SQL, and Python programming.
- Experience with transaction monitoring and AML process optimization.
- Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams.
Nice to Have
- Oracle database experience.
- Prior AML or fraud & compliance experience.
- Banking industry knowledge.
- SAS AML-specific expertise.
- Python scripting skills.
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