AVP, Sanctions Model Design & Risk Monitoring

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

State Street Corporation is seeking a Sanctions Analyst, AVP, to drive sanctions model design, validation, and MRM governance within FCC. The role blends compliance, technology, and quantitative risk, requiring hands-on model reviews, upgrades, and lifecycle activities with cross-functional collaboration across FCC Tech, IT, and governance teams.

The position follows a hybrid work model with core in-office presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Finance, or related quantitative field.
• 6+ years of experience in financial crime compliance, sanctions screening, data science, or model risk management.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with hands-on proficiency in ML, NLP, or entity resolution techniques.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis, model evaluation, and automation of repeatable analytical processes.
• Experience with cloud-based data environments and modern analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Own sanctions screening models and monitor performance, thresholds, and risk.
• Lead upgrades, design reviews, and MRM calendar activities.
• Apply data analysis, ML/AI methods, and NLP to improve alerts and risk scoring.
• Advance entity resolution and data enrichment to improve match quality.
• Prepare governance documentation and present findings to senior stakeholders.

Skills

AI/ML model development

Python

SQL

Data analysis

Agile project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science / CS / Engineering / Finance

6+ years in financial crime compliance or model risk management

Tools

Databricks

pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

Job description

State Street Corporation is seeking a Sanctions Analyst, AVP, to drive sanctions model design, validation, and MRM governance within FCC. The role blends compliance, technology, and quantitative risk, requiring hands-on model reviews, upgrades, and lifecycle activities with cross-functional collaboration across FCC Tech, IT, and governance teams.

The position follows a hybrid work model with core in-office presence.