SVP, Financial Crimes Model Analytics

Truist; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Job summary

Truist seeks an experienced leader to head one or more Financial Crimes analytics and model initiatives focused on AML and CTF monitoring. You will drive strategy, oversee analysts, and partner across teams to implement data-driven monitoring solutions.

The role emphasizes senior SME leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and evolving into formal people leadership as the function grows. The position can be remote for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Analytical, project management and organizational skills with metrics, reporting, data, modelling or technology initiatives.
• Ten years of SAS experience with large data problems and model testing capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams in a high-stress, fast-paced environment with teammates in multiple locations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate analytics, reporting, or data insights to aid key decision-making and operations.
• Champion data quality and data management initiatives within Financial Crimes.
• Develop relationships with internal and external partners to achieve objectives.
• Develop and maintain financial crimes subject matter expertise for self and teammates.
• Provide support for reviews by internal and external bodies and manage issues.
• Ensure procedures and documentation follow enterprise standards.
• Manage special projects directed by leaders of Financial Crimes.

Skills

SAS

Analytical skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Model maintenance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Statistics or related field

CAMS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Regular or Temporary: Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

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

Please review the following job description:

Responsible for leading one or more Financial Crimes model analytics, monitoring optimization, data strategy, or innovation functions within the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) monitoring strategies.. The role serves as a senior subject matter expert and team lead, driving strategic initiatives, influencing cross-functional teams, and providing technical leadership to model owners and analytics resources. This position may evolve into formal people leadership as the function grows.

**This position can be remote for the right candidate**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• 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.
• Develop high functioning working relationships with internal and external partners to aid in achieving strategic objectives and a best in class Financial Crimes program.
• Develop and maintain financial crimes subject matter expertise for self and teammates.
• 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.
• Ensure proper procedures and documentation on team processes are developed, maintained, and followed in accordance with enterprise standards.
• Manage special projects directed by Managing Director of Financial Crimes or GSS Director and providing seasoned experience and influence/guidance to management across functions within Global Sanctions and Financial Crimes

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated analytical, project management, and organizational skills and experience working with metrics, reporting, data, modeling, and/or technology initiatives.
• Ten years of SAS experience (or other applicable model development software) with application to large data problems and relevant statistical procedures. Ability to test, maintain, and monitor models, including: threshold tuning, sensitivity analyses, and scenario testing
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to interact with all levels of management effectively.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams in a high-stress, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment with teammates in multiple geographic locations
• Strong work ethic and desire to enhance knowledge base and technical skills
• Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt to shifting objectives
• Strong problem solving skills
• Adept with Microsoft Office products

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

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.

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. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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