Senior Data Scientist (BSA/AML & OFAC Compliance)

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Full Time

Skills

Machine Learning (ML)
Analytical Skill
Optimization
Regulatory Reporting
Operational Efficiency
Supervision
Mentorship
Meta-data Management
Algorithms
Trend Analysis
Artificial Intelligence
Decision-making
Data Analysis
Data Modeling
SQL
R
Python
Apache Hadoop
SAS
SPSS
Scala
Amazon Web Services
Presentations
Research
Communication
Critical Thinking
Collaboration
Big Data
Technical Writing
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Data Science
Statistics
Mathematics
Science
Business Analysis
AML
OFAC
Regulatory Compliance
Finance
Modeling
Analytics
Project Management
Preventive Maintenance
Performance Management
Military
Media
Intellectual Property
IP
Recruiting
Market Analysis
Policies and Procedures

Job Details

Overview

Provide independent data science, machine learning, and analytical insights using member, financial, and operational data to support critical decision making within the BSA/AML and OFAC Compliance department. Expertise in financial crime compliance and regulatory requirements is essential for this role. Understand business needs and identify opportunities for new models and optimization of existing models to enhance risk detection, regulatory reporting, and operational efficiency. Leverage cutting-edge data science techniques to design and develop descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models that drive meaningful insights and impact across the organization. Regarded as an advanced professional in the data science field. Conduct complex work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment. Mentor lower-level staff.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and evaluate moderately complex predictive models and advanced algorithms
  • Identifies meaningful insights from large data and metadata sources
  • Test hypotheses/models, analyze, and interpret results
  • Exercise sound judgment and discretion within defined procedures and practices
  • Develop and code moderately complex software programs, algorithms, and automated processes
  • Use modeling and trend analysis to analyze data and provide insights
  • Develop understanding of best practices and ethical AI
  • Transform data into charts, tables, or format that aids effective decision making
  • Build working relationships with team members and subject matter experts
  • Lead small projects and initiatives
  • Utilize effective written and verbal communication to document and present findings of analyses to a diverse audience of stakeholders

Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of experience in exploratory data analysis
  • Basic understanding of business and operating environment
  • Statistics
  • Programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics
  • SQL, R, Python, Hadoop, SAS, SPSS, Scala, AWS
  • Model lifecycle execution
  • Technical writing
  • Data storytelling and technical presentation skills
  • Research Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Working knowledge of procedures, instructions, and validation techniques
  • Model Development
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Collaborate and Build Relationships
  • Initiative with sound judgement
  • Technical (Big Data Analysis, Coding, Project Management, Technical Writing, etc.)
  • Sound Judgment
  • Problem Solving (Responds as problems and issues are identified)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computers Science, Engineering, or degrees in similar quantitative fields

Desired Qualifications
  • Master's/PhD Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computers Science, or Engineering
  • ACAMS certification or prior experience in BSA/AML & OFAC compliance, including financial crime risk modeling and transaction monitoring analytics

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526

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Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected Veteran.

Hybrid Workplace: Navy Federal Credit Union is a hybrid workplace, and details will be discussed during your interview process.

Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position

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