EY - Sanction & Screening Model Developer/Validation Analyst - Fincrime

Fincrime - Sanction & Screening Model Developer/Validation As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom. At EY, we don't just focus on who you are now, but who you can become. We believe that it's your career and 'It's yours to build' which means potential here is limitless and we'll provide you with motivating and fulfilling experiences throughout your career to help you on the path to becoming your best professional self.The opportunity:Fincrime - Sanction & Screening Model Developer/Validation - Business Consulting Risk - FSRM Our FSRM team is a fast-moving, high-growth area with huge potential. It offers variety, challenge, responsibility and the opportunity to realize your leadership potential.Our Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) practice focuses on risk management, regulatory, quantitative, and technology backgrounds. The breadth of experiences of FSRM professionals enables the practice to coordinate the delivery of a broad array of risk management services to capital market participants throughout the world in a well-integrated manner.Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Analyst/developers with a strong background in financial crime or sanctions. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical abilities and technical expertise to support our risk management initiatives. With the Knowledge of Economic Sanctions and Screening, the candidate would be responsible for development and maintenance for Economic Sanction models. Provides capabilities to better solve data analytical problems in risk management, identify new business insights and opportunities from data, and enhance the firm's risk management tools.Key Responsibilities:- Risk Analytics & Modelling: Develop and implement quantitative models to assess and mitigate risks associated with financial crime and sanctions.- Data Analysis: Conduct comprehensive data and trend analysis to identify patterns and anomalies that may indicate potential risks.- Technical Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation of methodologies, processes, and findings to ensure transparency and reproducibility.- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather insights and share findings, fostering a collaborative environment.- Process Performance Measurement: Measure and evaluate the performance of risk management processes, recommending improvements as necessary.- Research: Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging threats related to financial crime and sanctions.- Programming & Data Calibration: Utilize strong programming skills in R, Python, SAS, SQL, or other languages to productionize data sets and ensure data calibration for accurate analysis.- Test Engineering: Design and execute tests to validate the effectiveness of risk models and analytics.- Written Communications: Effectively communicate complex findings and recommendations through compelling narratives supported by Total experience of 1-7 years with a bachelor's degree in finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field; master's degree preferred.- Proven experience in quantitative finance, risk analytics, or a related field, with a focus on financial crime or sanctions.- Strong programming skills in R, Python, SAS, SQL, or similar languages.- Demonstrated ability to create compelling stories using data and articulate conclusions and recommendations effectively.- Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability skills.- Strong collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal.- Experience in risk management and data modeling is highly desirable- Should be flexible working on UK hoursLocation Preference:- Location preference 1: Chennai, Hyderabad- Location preference 2: Mumbai, Gurgaon Skills and attributes :In addition to technical competence, what will set you up for success at EY is your ability to:- Strong communication, documentation, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills- Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative- Broad consulting and project management skills, effective written and oral communication skills- Pursue passions beyond work and invest in your wellbeingWhat we look for :People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach. (ref:iimjobs.com)