Data Engineer / Architect – Financial Crime

Data Engineer / Architect – Financial Crime Location: Mount Laurel, NJ – Minimum 4 Days Onsite per Week Duration: 6+ Month Rolling Contract (Current End Date: 4/30/2026) Interview Process: 2 Rounds of On-site Interviews Overview We are seeking a highly technical, hands-on Data Architect to support the Financial Crimes division, with a primary focus on building enterprise-grade data solutions for anti-money laundering (AML) and regulatory compliance initiatives. This role demands deep expertise in Azure data architecture, a strong understanding of financial crime frameworks, and proven experience operating in regulated environments such as Payments, Payroll, Wealth Management, Crypto, Commercial Lending, Investment Banking, or similar sectors. Candidates from non-bank institutions are encouraged to apply if they have substantial experience in highly regulated industries and a clear understanding of the financial regulatory landscape. Highly skilled Data Engineers with architectural experience will also be considered, provided they meet all core technical and compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities • Architect and implement scalable, secure data platforms and pipelines using Microsoft Azure • Design and build data products to support enterprise-wide adoption and Data Mesh architecture • Implement Master Data Management (MDM) solutions with Informatica and establish governance frameworks using Collibra • Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver AI, BI, analytics, and reporting solutions for AML and other financial crime use cases • Translate complex compliance and regulatory requirements into practical data architecture solutions • Ensure alignment with enterprise standards, focusing on data quality, lineage, and governance across domains • Support data modeling, metadata management, and the creation of governed datasets for AML and compliance teams Required Qualifications • Proven experience in regulated industries such as Payments, Payroll, Crypto, Commercial Lending, Investment Banking, or other compliance-driven sectors • Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure (required) • Strong knowledge of AML and Financial Crimes (required) • Experience with Informatica PowerCenter, MDM, and Collibra (highly preferred) • Familiarity with Data Mesh concepts and distributed data platforms • Databricks experience is a plus (not required) • Ability to translate compliance objectives into scalable, practical data architecture • Willingness and ability to work onsite in Mount Laurel, NJ at least 4 days per week • Comfort working within the defined compensation structure