SVP, Financial Crimes Model Analytics

Truist Wealth; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Truist Wealth seeks a senior analytics leader to drive financial crimes model analytics, monitoring optimization, data strategy, and innovation within the FIU AML/CTF program. The role combines technical leadership with cross-functional influence.

This position may evolve into people leadership as the function grows and can be remote for the right candidate, with a focus on delivering accurate insights and scalable data solutions across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of SAS experience with large data problems.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in AML/CTF analytics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate analytics, reporting, and data insights to support decisions.
• Champion data quality and data management practices.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners to meet objectives.
• Develop and maintain SME knowledge for the team.
• Provide materials for reviewers and manage responses.
• Document team processes per enterprise standards.
• Lead special projects for Financial Crimes leadership.

Skills

SAS

Analytics

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The position is described below.

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

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 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
2. 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
3. Develop high functioning working relationships with internal and external partners to aid in achieving strategic objectives and a best in class Financial Crimes program
4. Develop and maintain financial crimes subject matter expertise for self and teammates
5. 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
6. Ensure proper procedures and documentation on team processes are developed, maintained, and followed in accordance with enterprise standards
7. 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: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Demonstrated analytical, project management, and organizational skills and experience working with metrics, reporting, data, modeling, and/or technology initiatives.
3. 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
4. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
5. Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to interact with all levels of management effectively.
6. Strong leadership and decision-making skills
7. Ability to work with cross-functional teams in a high-stress, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment with teammates in multiple geographic locations
8. Strong work ethic and desire to enhance knowledge base and technical skills
9. Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt to shifting objectives
10. Strong problem solving skills
11. Adept with Microsoft Office products

Preferred Qualifications

1. 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
2. Seven years of demonstrated experience with Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC, Fraud, and/or Compliance Intelligence programs
3. Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations impacting financial crimes programs
4. 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.

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