AML/CFT Model Risk & Validation Specialist

Kraken; Greater London; In loco; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kraken is seeking a highly skilled Model Risk Management Specialist to join our team, focusing on Transaction Monitoring and Customer Risk Assessments for AML/CFT purposes. You will lead independent validation of Transaction Monitoring, Customer Risk Assessment and Screening models, including AI components, and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.

You will collaborate with Model Engineering, AML/CFT experts and risk teams, develop monitoring procedures, maintain documentation, and

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering).
• 5+ years of experience in model validation, risk management, or a related field, preferably in AML/CFT.
• Understanding of international Model Risk Management rules and regulations, such as OCC SR 11-7.
• Strong understanding of machine learning and statistical modeling techniques.
• Deep understanding of fiat and crypto payment flows.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of financial markets, products, and services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Mansioni

• Model Validation: perform independent validation of Transaction Monitoring / Customer Risk Assessment / Screening models, including AI models.
• AML/CFT Regulatory Compliance: ensure models comply with AML/CFT regulations (EU, US, FATF).
• Risk Assessment: identify AML/CFT risks across customer segments, products, geographies.
• Model Monitoring and Maintenance: establish procedures for ongoing monitoring and certification.
• Collaboration: work with Model Engineering, AML/CFT experts, business units, risk teams.
• Documentation and Reporting: prepare validation reports, risk assessments, regulatory reports.
• Methodology Development: develop and refine model validation frameworks and industry best practices.

Conoscenze

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Machine learning

Statistical modeling

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Strumenti

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Descrizione del lavoro

Kraken is seeking a highly skilled Model Risk Management Specialist to join our team, focusing on Transaction Monitoring and Customer Risk Assessments for AML/CFT purposes. You will lead independent validation of Transaction Monitoring, Customer Risk Assessment and Screening models, including AI components, and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.

You will collaborate with Model Engineering, AML/CFT experts and risk teams, develop monitoring procedures, maintain documentation, and