Senior Data Analyst

span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"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.#160;brbrbResponsibilities:#160;/b/span/spanullispan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"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.#160;/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Utilize data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, SAS) to support investigations teams and decision-making processes.#160;/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Design and implement financial crime detection models and scenarios.#160;/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Conduct root cause analyses on financial crime incidents to enhance detection and prevention strategies.#160;/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Translate data-driven forensic analyses into actionable insights for investigators, enabling effective and efficient investigations.#160;/span/span/li/ulspan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"#160;brbQualifications:#160;/b/span/spanullispan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"At least a bachelor's degree in data analytics or a related field.#160;/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Advanced degree in a related field (e.g., Data Engineering, Data Science, Statistics) preferred.#160;/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"3+ years of experience in the field.#160;/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Proven experience in the financial crimes / AML space.#160;/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Proficiency in Alteryx is strongly preferred./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Proficiency in data analytics tools such as SQL, Python, R, and SAS.#160;/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Experience with Hadoop environment is a plus but not required./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Strong understanding of AML/KYC regulations and practices.#160;/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Experience in designing and implementing financial crime detection models and scenarios.#160;/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Ability to conduct root cause analyses on financial crime incidents.#160;/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.#160;/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.#160;/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Experience working in a major financial institution or consulting firm preferred.#160;/span/span/li/ulbrspan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"This role is work from home (United States) or onsite in NYC metro.brbrMinimum Hourly Rate: $55.00 | Maximum Hourly Rate: $70.00b /b/span/spanbrbr#160;