Financial Crimes Model Analytics Manager

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Truist Financial Corporation seeks a seasoned leader to oversee analytics, metrics and reporting within the Financial Crimes unit. You will drive data strategy and innovation to improve AML/CTF monitoring, detection and investigation capabilities.

The role emphasizes risk-based, intelligence-led analytics to monitor performance, tune systems, and oversee change management across financial crimes programs. Collaboration with internal and external partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics/Statistics/Advanced Analytics, Marketing or related discipline
• Ten years of related experience
• Experience with SAS, Python, R, SQL or other data manipulation tools for predictive analytics
• Experience managing teams and projects in a complex analytical environment
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

• Provide financial crimes model analytics, metrics and reporting, data insights and data quality for the Financial Crimes program
• Lead salary administration, performance assessment, coaching and team development
• Deliver accurate analytics and reporting to aid key decision-making
• Manage data quality and data management initiatives within Financial Crimes
• Develop working relationships with internal and external partners to achieve objectives
• Develop financial crimes subject matter expertise for self and team
• Support responses to internal/external reviewers of the Financial Crimes program
• Ensure procedures and documentation follow enterprise standards
• Manage special projects across Global Sanctions and Financial Crimes

Skills

SAS

Python

R

SQL

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAS

Python

R

SQL

Job description

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Regular or Temporary: Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Responsible for leading and administering one or more models, analytics, metrics, reporting, data strategy, or innovation functions within Truist's Financial Crimes Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). This role is focused on designing and driving initiatives that ensure accurate, effective, and efficient tools and insights are available to detect, investigate, and report financial crimes.
The position applies a risk-based, intelligence-led approach by leveraging data and advanced analytics to monitor ongoing performance, manage tuning activities, and oversee change management related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) monitoring strategies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Serve as a well-seasoned manager responsible to provide financial crimes model analytics, metrics and reporting, data insights, innovation initiatives, data strategy and/or data quality for the Financial Crimes program.


2. Responsible for salary administration, performance assessment, coaching, team member selection, training, subject matter expertise and career development of staff. This leader will plan, organize, coordinate, and manage work of resources within assigned area of responsibility to meet division, department, and enterprise goals.


3. Ensure delivery of accurate and actionable analytics, reporting, or data insights, if applicable, to aid key decision-making and support effective operations within the Financial Crimes Program.


4. Be stewards and champions of data quality and data management initiatives/best practices within Financial Crimes to help ensure viable, accurate, and effective data for Financial Crimes program usage.


5. Develop high functioning working relationships with internal and external partners to aid in achieving strategic objectives and a best in class Financial Crimes program.


6. Develop and maintain financial crimes subject matter expertise for self and teammates.


7. Whenever required, provide support and materials for responding to internal and external reviewers of the Financial Crimes program, as well as assist in managing and resolving issues that arise from these reviews as required.


8. Ensure proper procedures and documentation on team processes are developed, maintained, and followed in accordance with enterprise standards.


9. Manage special projects and providing seasoned experience and influence/guidance to management across functions within Global Sanctions and Financial Crimes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics/Statistics/Advanced Analytics, Marketing or a related discipline, or equivalent education and related training.


2. Ten years of related experience.


3. Experience working with SAS, Python, R, SQL, or other data manipulation tools for predictive analytics.


4. Demonstrated experience managing teams and projects in a complex analytical environment.


5. Excellent problem solving skills with a demonstrated record of success in an internal or external consulting environment.


6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences.


7. Demonstrated experience and proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Business Administration or other applied quantitative science, or equivalent education and related training


2. Seven years of demonstrated experience with Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC, Fraud, and/or Compliance Intelligence programs


3. Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations impacting financial crimes programs


4. Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), or other qualified, related professional certifications

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Sitting Constantly (More than 50% of the time)


2. Visual / Audio / Speaking Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.


3. Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.


4. Availability Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.


5. Travel Up to 25%

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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