Financial Crimes Model Analytics Manager

Truist Wealth; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Vacation time

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Pension plan (where eligible)

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Deferred compensation plan

Job summary

Truist Wealth in Charlotte, NC seeks a senior manager to lead analytics for the Financial Crimes FIU. You will drive models, metrics and reporting, applying a risk-based, intelligence-led approach to AML/CTF monitoring and data quality.

You will mentor staff and manage complex projects across functions to support enterprise goals. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in analytics, strong SAS/Python/R/SQL skills, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, CS, Economics, Mathematics/Statistics/Advanced Analytics, Marketing or related discipline, or equivalent.
• Ten years of related experience.
• Experience with SAS, Python, R, SQL for predictive analytics.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and projects in a complex analytical environment.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills; able to explain technical info to nontechnical audiences.
• Proficiency with Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer models, metrics, reporting, data strategy and innovation for Financial Crimes.
• Design and drive analytics initiatives to detect, investigate, and report financial crimes.
• Provide analytics, insights, and data quality for decision making and operations.
• Develop relationships with internal and external partners to achieve objectives.
• Mentor staff, oversee performance, coaching, and career development.
• Ensure procedures and documentation follow enterprise standards; support reviews.

Skills

SAS

Python

R

SQL

Leadership

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (Statistics / Econometrics / Analytics)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Regular or Temporary: Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

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

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics/Statistics/Advanced Analytics, Marketing or a related discipline, or equivalent education and related training.
• Ten years of related experience.
• Experience working with SAS, Python, R, SQL, or other data manipulation tools for predictive analytics.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and projects in a complex analytical environment.
• Excellent problem solving skills with a demonstrated record of success in an internal or external consulting environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• Seven years of demonstrated experience with Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC, Fraud, and/or Compliance Intelligence programs.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations impacting financial crimes programs.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), or other qualified, related professional certifications.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Sitting Constantly (More than 50% of the time)

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.

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

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

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.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tax‑preferred savings accounts
• 401k plan
• 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part‑time status) during the first year of employment
• 10 sick days (prorated)
• Paid holidays
• Defined benefit pension plan (where eligible)
• Restricted stock units (where eligible)
• Deferred compensation plan (where eligible)

For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. 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.

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About Truist: Truist is a purpose‑driven financial services company, formed by the historic merger of equals of BB&T and SunTrust. We serve clients in a number of high‑growth markets in the country, offering a wide range of financial services. At Truist, our purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities. That happens through real care to make things better. To meet client needs, to empower teammates, and to lift up communities. Learn more about Truist on truist.com.