Model Analytics Manager – Financial Crime | S3 | Economic Crime Risk | National

Santander USA; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Model Analytics Manager to lead Financial Crime analytics initiatives. This pivotal role involves developing models and leveraging data analytics, including AI and Machine Learning, to enhance risk management. The successful candidate will drive change, ensuring effective controls and compliance processes. With a focus on creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this position offers flexible working options and a competitive benefits package, including a generous holiday allowance and a car allowance. Join a team that values innovation and impact in the financial sector.

Benefits

Pension contributions up to 12.5%

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

£6,000 annual car allowance

Company-funded private medical insurance

Discounted healthcare benefits

Death-in-service benefits

Income protection

Voluntary life assurance

Critical illness cover

Share plans

Qualifications

• Broad experience in Financial Crime Analytics management across financial services.
• Strong SQL skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive change and innovation in fighting financial crime with data analytics.
• Develop Financial Crime analytics practice and define models.

Skills

Financial Crime Analytics

SQL

Data Analytics

AI and Machine Learning

Communication Skills

Tools

Python

SAS

R

Job description

Model Analytics Manager – Financial Crime | S3 | Economic Crime Risk | National

Location: Milton Keynes, England

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

• Req#: Req1068694
• Model Analytics Manager – Financial Crime | S3 | Economic Crime Risk | National

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This role is offered on a Site-Based Contract with a Hybrid Working Pattern, which can be discussed with the recruitment team during the hiring process.

Join our community.

In this role, you’ll be a key part of our Financial Crime Compliance Controls, Models & Analytics team, currently incubating FC analytics with the Financial Crime CoE team.

You’ll leverage your knowledge in Financial Crime analytics to support the development of Financial Crime models and build a forward-looking operating model focusing on transactional monitoring and customer risk assessment.

If you have similar experience, this is a great opportunity to develop your career.

The difference you’ll make.

• Driving change and innovation in fighting financial crime with data analytics, including AI and Machine Learning
• Developing the Financial Crime analytics practice and defining models
• Providing analytical capability to support business FC processes, including maintaining the effectiveness of TM, CRA, and screening controls
• Building and maintaining FC controls using innovative analytical approaches to enable risk management decision-making
• Ensuring analytical work is performed and quality-controlled

What you’ll bring.

• Broad experience in Financial Crime Analytics management across financial services / financial markets within a global organization
• Strong SQL skills

It would also be nice for you to have.

• Knowledge and hands-on experience with AI and ML
• Experience using Python, SAS, and R
• Deep FC knowledge, including Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

What else you need to know.

This is a permanent role offering flexible work-from-home options.

Everyday Inclusion

At Santander, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and can succeed. We celebrate diversity and aim to attract, retain, and develop talented people aligned with our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

How we’ll reward you.

• Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to your needs
• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related bonus
• Pension contributions up to 12.5%
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years, with options to purchase additional days
• £6,000 annual car allowance
• Company-funded private medical insurance
• Discounted healthcare benefits for family, dental, health assessments
• Additional benefits like death-in-service, income protection, voluntary life assurance, and critical illness cover
• Share plans to invest in Santander’s success

What to do next.

If interested, please apply. For assistance during the recruitment process, contact us at [e-mail] or call 0870 414 9080.

About the company

Our work impacts 140 million lives daily through innovation, sharing experiences, and adapting to new challenges. With us, even small actions have a big impact — that’s the Santander Effect.