Senior Data Analyst-AML (Remote)

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This role is a contract Senior Data Analyst-AML position (hybrid, NYC) with a pay rate of $55-$85/hour. Requires 3-5 years in financial crimes/AML, proficiency in SQL, Python, R, SAS, Tableau, and understanding of AML/KYC regulations.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
💰 - Day rate
Unknown
Unknown
440
🗓️ - Date discovered
April 24, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
Unknown
🏝️ - Location type
Hybrid
📄 - Contract type
Unknown
🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
📍 - Location detailed
Newark, NJ
🧠 - Skills detailed
#Data Science #Data Analysis #Consulting #Python #SAS #Consul #R #Alteryx #Visualization #Tableau #Statistics #SQL (Structured Query Language)
Role description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Analyst to join our Financial Crimes / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team. This is a contract role. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and extensive experience in the financial crimes and AML space. This role involves analyzing and interpreting transactions, accounts, customers, alerts, and third-party data using advanced statistical and analytical tools to identify potential suspicious patterns, anomalies, and risks.

Responsibilities

   • Analyze and interpret transactions, accounts, customers, alerts, and third-party data using statistical and analytical tools to identify potential suspicious patterns, anomalies, and potential risks.

   • Utilize data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, SAS) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) to support investigations teams and decision-making processes.

   • Design and implement financial crime detection models and scenarios.

   • Conduct root cause analyses on financial crime incidents to enhance detection and prevention strategies.

   • Translate data-driven forensic analyses into actionable insights for investigators, enabling effective and efficient investigations.

Qualifications

   • Proven experience in the financial crimes / AML space.

   • Proficiency in Alteryx is preferred

   • Proficiency in data analytics tools such as SQL, Python, R, and SAS.

   • Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau.

   • Strong understanding of AML/KYC regulations and practices.

   • Experience in designing and implementing financial crime detection models and scenarios.

   • Ability to conduct root cause analyses on financial crime incidents.

   • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

   • Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

   • At least a bachelor's degree in data analytics or a related field.

   • 3 - 5 years of experience in the field.

   • Experience working in a major financial institution or consulting firm preferred.

   • Advanced degree in a related field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Finance) preferred.

This role is hybrid, NYC (three days a week in person).

Minimum Hourly Rate: $55.00 | Maximum Hourly Rate: $85.00