Senior Quantitative Model Development Analyst- AML and Financial Crimes

Truist; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401k plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Truist is hiring for a role focused on AML and financial crimes analytics, developing and monitoring quantitative models and supporting governance. You will handle data analysis, feature engineering, and documentation across the model lifecycle, including deployment validation and review processes.

Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, presenting findings, and helping recruit quantitative talent as needed. A master’s or PhD is preferred, with SAS experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience building or validating quantitative models.
• Experience communicating complex results clearly.
• Education in statistics, econometrics, OR, or applied math.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and enhance AML model analytics and related governance.
• Support data analysis, feature engineering, and model documentation.
• Participate in model reviews and post-deployment validation mitigation.
• Educate and mentor colleagues in quantitative techniques.

Skills

English communication

Mathematical reasoning

Problem solving

Organization skills

Data model development

Education

Advanced degree in quantitative field

Master's degree/ PhD

Tools

SAS

Job description

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

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

Focus on the development, implementation, monitoring, and enhancement of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crimes quantitative models and analytics. Responsible for supporting all phases of the model development lifecycle, including data analysis, feature engineering, model development, documentation, implementation, performance monitoring, and ongoing governance activities. This position will participate in model reviews and validation finding mitigation following deployment.

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.

• Conduct specific aspects of the model development life cycle. The model development life cycle includes data acquisition, assessing data integrity, model development, documentation, implementation assistance and assisting with closing assurance provider issue related to the model.
• Evaluate, develop and maintain monitoring, performance reporting, and change-management processes. Work with stakeholders to ensure models fulfill the business objectives set for them.
• Ensure assigned parts of model development projects and processes comply with Truist requirements for model risk management and other policy requirements.
• Request or assist with mentoring and training to accelerate model development in areas of techniques, process and business knowledge.
• Assist with user understanding and acceptance of models and associate analytics, including written and verbal presentations to model users, stakeholders, managers and oversight groups.
• Address model questions from partners within the firm as needed, including assurance providers.
• Assist with identifying, recruiting, and maintaining, quantitative talent.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Two or more years of relevant experience in best practices, or equivalent financial industry experience developing, documenting, implementing, or validating quantitative models using SAS or other applicable model development software/programming tools
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to distill complex mathematical concepts into actionable results
• Strong work ethic; promote and conduct continued development of personal and associate knowledge base and technical skills
• Organization skills: Ability to communicate and manage competing organizational priorities effectively
• Problem solving skills: Strong problem solving skills
• Education: Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Statistics, Econometrics, Operations Research, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, or other applied quantitative science, or equivalent education and related training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree/PhD
• Relevant professional designation(s)
• Experience developing, implementing, validating, or monitoring models and analytics in AML transaction monitoring, sanctions, fraud, or other financial crimes risk management areas.
• Some knowledge/experience of best practices and current regulatory environment

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.

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