Senior Data Scientist - AML & Financial Crime Modeling

KeyBank; Brooklyn (OH); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyCorp in Brooklyn, OH is hiring a Senior Data Scientist to conduct quantitative modeling and analytics for financial crimes under supervision. You will identify data, select methodologies, assess performance, document results and monitor models, collaborating with compliance and technology teams.

The role requires a Master’s/PhD in a quantitative field with 3+ years of experience, strong SAS/Python skills, and knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in traditional and ML/AI modeling practices.
• Hands-on SAS and Python coding experience.
• Knowledge of financial crime regulatory requirements and data analysis best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative modeling and analytics for financial crimes (AML/BSA/OFAC).
• Compile and evaluate large data sets for model building.
• Develop/maintain internal models and evaluate vendor solutions.
• Document model development processes and support validation.
• Apply innovative techniques to reduce false positives and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with compliance, technology, and risk teams.

Skills

Statistics

ML/AI modeling

Data analytics

SAS/Python

Education

Master’s or PhD in quantitative field

Tools

SAS

Python

Job description

KeyCorp in Brooklyn, OH is hiring a Senior Data Scientist to conduct quantitative modeling and analytics for financial crimes under supervision. You will identify data, select methodologies, assess performance, document results and monitor models, collaborating with compliance and technology teams.

The role requires a Master’s/PhD in a quantitative field with 3+ years of experience, strong SAS/Python skills, and knowledge of regulatory requirements.