Financial Crimes Senior Data Scientist

Brooklyn, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 94000 - 175000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

4910 Tiedeman Road Brooklyn Ohio

ABOUT THE JOB (JOB BRIEF)

Under managers supervision the Senior Data Scientist is primarily responsible for conducting quantitative modeling and analytics of financial crimes. Leveraging both current and emerging technologies and applications this role covers all key aspects of model development and analytics i.e. data identification and gathering methodology/technique selection performance assessment documentation and ongoing monitoring.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Under managers oversight perform a broad range of quantitative works including model development and ad hoc analytics to address financial crime compliance needs in AML/BSA/OFAC
Research compile and evaluate large sets of data to assess quality and determine suitability for model building
Develop/maintain internal models and test/configure vendor solutions to ensure conceptually sound design proper implementation and acceptable model performance
Document model development process and outcomes properly and support model validation and review
Employ innovative techniques to drive continuous improvements in model effectiveness and efficiency e.g. reducing false positives
Proactively develop and build technical skills and business knowledge; and effectively collaborate with compliance technology and risk partners

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters or Ph.D. degree in statistics mathematics economics computer science data sciences predictive modeling or other quantitative disciplines and at least 3 years of relevant experience preferred in AML/BSA OFAC or fraud modeling/analytics; 4 years with bachelors degree
Solid expertise with both traditional and Machine Learning (ML)/Artificial Intelligence (AI) modeling practice and solutions
Hands-on work experience with statistical coding in SAS and/or Python
Knowledge of and ability to leverage traditional databases cloud-based computing and distribution computing
Knowledge of financial crime regulatory requirements technology and data analysis best practices
Excellent verbal written and visual communication skills; ability to translate technical observations to a non-technical audience

Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate toCleveland OH or Buffalo NY

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $94000.00 - $175000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors including but not limited to skills experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production commission and/or discretionary incentives.

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Location:4910 Tiedeman Road Brooklyn OhioABOUT THE JOB (JOB BRIEF)Under managers supervision the Senior Data Scientist is primarily responsible for conducting quantitative modeling and analytics of financial crimes. Leveraging both current and emerging technologies and applications this role covers ...