Lead Compliance Testing/Data Mining Analyst

Apple Bank; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Bank seeks a Lead Compliance Testing/Data Mining Analyst in New York, offering a hybrid work arrangement. This role focuses on collecting and validating data for compliance monitoring and testing across business units and products.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in business or data analytics and 4+ years in compliance testing or financial services, with strong data extraction and reporting skills using Power BI or Business Objects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or data analytics (preferred).
• 4+ years of experience in compliance testing or financial services.
• Familiarity with consumer protection laws, regulations, or retail banking (helpful).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with data extraction, analytics, and reporting tools (Power BI, Business Objects).
• Visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the internal BI group to generate data and reports for compliance monitoring and testing, using data mining techniques and software tools to identify areas for further review.
• Lead the work product of other Compliance Testing/Data Mining Analysts, coordinating efforts without supervising them directly.
• Apply generated reports to facilitate compliance testing and ongoing activity monitoring.
• Review and monitor areas of concern identified through the Compliance Risk Assessment across various business lines, products, and services.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of all relevant state and federal consumer laws and regulations, including amendments, regulatory guidance, and interpretations, and thoroughly understand departmental policies and procedures.
• Conduct compliance testing on business areas and products to evaluate adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures.
• Gather data, design, and execute control and process tests during regulatory compliance reviews; document procedures clearly in comprehensive workpapers and note non‑compliance incidents for preliminary discussion with department leadership and stakeholders.
• Prepare and draft final reports for internal distribution to stakeholders, assessing stakeholder‑developed action plans and proposed remediation timelines.
• Follow up on identified issues to ensure effective implementation of action plans.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Data mining

Compliance testing

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or data analytics

Tools

Power BI

Business Objects

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Compliance Testing/Data Mining Analyst

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000

We're looking for a dedicated analyst to collect and validate data for compliance monitoring and testing, ensuring accuracy and integrity across Apple Bank’s business units and products. The role requires understanding of federal and state consumer protection laws, and involves frequent engagement with management at all organizational levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the internal Business Intelligence Group to generate high‑quality data and reports for compliance monitoring and testing, using data mining techniques and software tools to identify areas for further review such as account types, activity patterns, transaction volumes, values, and trends.
• Lead the work product of other Compliance Testing/Data Mining Analysts, coordinating efforts without supervising them directly.
• Apply generated reports to facilitate compliance testing and ongoing activity monitoring.
• Review and monitor areas of concern identified through the Compliance Risk Assessment across various business lines, products, and services.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of all relevant state and federal consumer laws and regulations, including amendments, regulatory guidance, and interpretations, and thoroughly understand departmental policies and procedures.
• Conduct compliance testing on business areas and products to evaluate adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures.
• Gather data, design, and execute control and process tests during regulatory compliance reviews; document procedures clearly in comprehensive workpapers and note non‑compliance incidents for preliminary discussion with department leadership and stakeholders.
• Prepare and draft final reports for internal distribution to stakeholders, assessing stakeholder‑developed action plans and proposed remediation timelines.
• Follow up on identified issues to ensure effective implementation of action plans.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

SKILLS, EDUCATION, & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business or data analytics (preferred).
• 4+ years of experience in compliance testing or financial services.
• Familiarity with consumer protection laws, regulations, or retail banking (helpful).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with commonly used data extraction, analytic, and reporting software tools (e.g., Power BI, Business Objects).
• Visa sponsorship not available.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other federal or state legally protected classes.