Remote Data Scientist

Insight Global; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the FinTech sector is seeking a Data Scientist to join their Financial Intelligence Unit. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead efforts to combat financial crimes through data-driven solutions and optimize sanctions screening systems. Your expertise in SQL and data analytics will be crucial as you analyze alerts and propose enhancements to screening configurations. This company values inclusivity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement account options. If you're passionate about making a difference in financial compliance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA Options

FSA Options

401k with Employer Matching

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in data analytics with a focus on large datasets.
• Hands-on SQL experience with BigQuery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead data-driven solutions to optimize sanctions screening systems.
• Conduct analysis of alerts for screening configuration improvements.

Skills

SQL

Data Analytics

Performance Optimization

Compliance and Sanctions

Financial Services Background

Tools

BigQuery

Microsoft Tools

Tableau

Python

Snowflake

Job description

Our top FinTech client is committed to combating Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing, and related financial crimes around the world. As a Data Scientist on the Financial Intelligence Unit, you will lead efforts to provide data-driven solutions, optimize sanctions screening systems, and manage sanctions-related data. You will conduct data-driven analysis of FircoSoft generated alerts to optimize screening configurations and propose new rules and algorithms for enhanced screening quality.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [emailprotected]. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

• Hands-on SQL experience with BigQuery
• 2-3 years of experience within data analytics
• Experience working with large data and using it for performance optimization
• Exposure to compliance and sanctions
• Background in Financial Services

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience using Microsoft for data-driven analysis
• Experience using Tableau
• Python and Snowflake experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.