AML and Sanctions- Data Scientist- Senior Associate

PwC; Washington; On-site; USD 77,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Holiday pay

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

PwC in the Banking and Capital Markets sector seeks an AML and Sanctions Data Scientist at Senior Associate level. You will apply advanced analytics to derive strategic insights, build predictive models, and support risk teams in client engagements across the financial crime spectrum.

Join a collaborative Risk & Regulatory practice where you will develop scalable data solutions, manage stakeholder relationships, and continuously enhance your technical skills while contributing to major client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of data science or analytics experience.
• Strong Python and Java programming skills for data analysis.
• Experience with data analytics, BI tools, and data visualization.
• Knowledge of AML & Sanctions in Banking/Capital Markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leverage data analytics to provide strategic insights for clients.
• Develop and implement solutions to optimize performance.
• Use BI tools to analyze data sets and generate insights.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Navigate complex situations and apply critical thinking.
• Collaborate to deploy scalable data visualization solutions.
• Uphold professional standards while interpreting data.
• Engage in continuous learning to deepen technical skills.

Skills

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Critical thinking

Data visualization

Change management

Communication skills

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BIRT

Job description

Industry/Sector

Banking and Capital Markets

Specialism

Data, Analytics & AI

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As an AML and Sanctions- Data Scientist- Senior Associate, you will leverage data and analytics to provide strategic insights and drive informed decision-making for clients. Within our Risk & Regulatory practice, you will develop and implement innovative solutions to optimize business performance and enhance competitive advantage. As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, growing your personal brand and deepening your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality work even when the path forward isn’t clear.

In this role, you will utilize advanced analytics techniques to help clients optimize their operations and achieve their strategic goals. You will be part of the Financial Crimes Unit - AML & Sanctions Managed Services, focusing on the Banking and Capital Markets sector. By interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations, you will contribute to the broader objectives of your projects and understand how your work fits into the overall strategy. This position offers an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving.

Responsibilities

• Leveraging data analytics to provide strategic insights and drive informed decision-making for clients
• Developing and implementing innovative solutions to optimize business performance and enhance competitive advantage
• Utilizing business intelligence tools and techniques to analyze complex data sets and generate actionable insights
• Building and maintaining meaningful client relationships to understand and anticipate their needs
• Navigating complex situations and using critical thinking to solve problems and deliver quality outcomes
• Collaborating with teams to develop and deploy scalable data visualization and analytics solutions
• Upholding professional and technical standards while interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations
• Engaging in continuous learning to deepen technical skills and enhance personal growth within the business context

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree
• At least 3 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Biology/Biomedical Sciences, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Project/Technology Management, Risk Management/Insurance, Science
• Utilizing Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools (BIRT) effectively
• Developing data pipelines and data architecture solutions
• Applying analytical thinking to solve complex problems
• Leveraging Python and Java for data analysis
• Engaging in stakeholder management and communication
• Embracing change and continuous process improvement

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k
• holiday pay
• vacation
• personal and family sick leave

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.