AML & Sanctions Data Scientist — ML, NLP & Client Impact

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC is seeking a data scientist who can leverage SQL and Python to analyze financial crime data, while exploring ML and NLP techniques for project solutions. The role emphasizes client engagement and ethical analytics, with opportunities to advance technical skills within a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates have a solid foundation in data science, experience deploying ML models, and comfort handling structured and unstructured data. Travel up to 60% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field and 1 year of data science experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilize analytical techniques to address financial crime issues
• Engage with clients to foster meaningful professional relationships
• Apply SQL and Python for data analysis and problem-solving
• Explore machine learning, NLP, and LLMs in relevant projects
• Contribute to team efforts while enhancing personal technical skills
• Adapt to complex situations and develop strategic insights
• Participate in research to support project objectives
• Uphold professional standards and ethical guidelines

Skills

SQL for data queries

Advanced Python

Machine Learning

NLP

Data Analysis

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer and Information Science or related field

Tools

Scikit-learn

XGBoost

Hugging Face Transformers

Job description

Jobtailor in Washington, DC is seeking a data scientist who can leverage SQL and Python to analyze financial crime data, while exploring ML and NLP techniques for project solutions. The role emphasizes client engagement and ethical analytics, with opportunities to advance technical skills within a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates have a solid foundation in data science, experience deploying ML models, and comfort handling structured and unstructured data. Travel up to 60% may be required.