JOB SUMMARY:As a Sr. Data Analyst in our Compliance Technology Team, you will be responsible for collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to help the organization in its compliance processes. Join us to drive innovation and ensure regulatory compliance through data driving insights and decision making.PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performing system analyses, data mapping, data analysis on software programs, applications, and web services.
Gather and validate data from various sources such as databases, spreadsheets, and external data providers.
Clean, transform, and organize data to prepare it for analysis
Perform statistical analysis, data mining, and modeling to uncover trends, patterns, and insights
Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate data findings to stakeholders
Collaborate with business teams to understand their data needs and translate requirements into data and analytical projects
Stay up to date with the latest data analysis tools and techniques
Make recommendations based on data-driven insights to support business objectives
Provide ad-hoc analysis and support as needed
Determining system and data efficiency and functionality by liaising with internal departments and end-users.
Efficiently integrating new systems, programs, data, and applications with business operations and services.
Ensuring end-user proficiency with new systems, programs, and applications across departments.
Monitoring product licenses and ensuring compliance with IT industry regulations.
Ensuring that computer hardware remains compatible with system enhancements and updates.
Promoting system efficiency and security by integrating performance metrics and encryption.
· Implementing new advancements in the field of system, data, and enterprise architecture.
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
Proven experience (5+ years) as a Data Analyst, Data Engineer, or similar data focused role within the financial industry, with a strong focus on BSA/AML compliance and regulatory matters.
Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and load data, as well as perform detailed analysis for trends, discrepancies, and potential compliance issues.
Proficient in data manipulation, and analysis using tools like SQL, Excel, and Python/R
Hands-on experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI) to create meaningful reports and dashboards as needed.
Familiarity with compliance software (Verafin, Actimize) is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) for data analysis and management is required.
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and requirements in the financial sector (e.g. BSA/AML) is highly desirable.
Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset, coupled with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ease in leading presentations to stakeholders in a remote environment through Teams or Zoom
Advanced knowledge of programming languages like SQL and system integration solutions.
Exceptional communication skills toward facilitating the use of new software systems.
Knowledge of relevant licensing and industry BSA/AML compliance regulations.
Knowledge of agile project management methodologies, and tools such as JIRA