AML Business Data Analyst

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AML data analyst developing and tuning banking financial crime models for Matrix, a global technology services company. Applying Python, SQL, and machine learning to improve detection systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform quantitative analysis and model tuning across sanctions, fraud, and AML use cases
  • Develop, validate, and optimize statistical and machine learning models to improve detection accuracy and performance
  • Apply tuning methodologies and analytical tools to identify model optimization opportunities
  • Develop and evaluate classification models, including logistic regression, multinomial logit, XGBoost, LightGBM, and Random Forest
  • Use Python and SQL for data analysis, feature engineering, statistical modeling, and automation
  • Analyze large and complex datasets to identify data quality issues, modeling gaps, and improvement opportunities
  • Compare model performance using statistical measures and recommend optimization strategies
  • Document model tuning methodologies, results, performance metrics, and optimization activities
  • Prepare reports and present findings to senior management, regulatory stakeholders, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Collaborate with business, technology, compliance, and model governance teams
  • Maintain code quality and version control using GitHub

Requirements:

  • Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline
  • Experience in the banking or financial services industry, preferably in sanctions, fraud, or AML modeling
  • Strong understanding of model tuning methodologies, optimization techniques, and performance evaluation
  • Good knowledge of banking products, processes, systems, and financial crime risk
  • Hands-on experience developing and evaluating classification and machine learning models, including Logistic Regression, Multinomial Logit, XGBoost, LightGBM, and Random Forest
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, including production-quality Python code for data analysis, feature engineering, and statistical modeling
  • Experience working with large datasets, automation, and data processing
  • Strong understanding of statistical concepts, data science methodologies, and model performance evaluation
  • Familiarity with version control tools such as Git and GitHub
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve data quality and modeling issues
  • Excellent documentation and reporting capabilities, including communicating model tuning outcomes to senior management and regulators
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and interdisciplinary teams
  • Adaptability and ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Meaningful career development opportunities
  • Challenging and engaging work environment
  • Diverse, inclusive culture
  • Collaboration, continuous learning, and growth