Avp - Aml Analytics

The role of Anti Money Laundering (AML) Scenario Development & Enhancement (SDE) Statistician Team Lead (Assistant Vice President) is part of Strategic Business Solutions group of Analytics & Information Management (AIM), based in Bangalore and reporting into the VP leading the team. The scope of work includes all aspects of analysis performed by the team within different projects: Threshold Tuning, Segmentation, Tactical Tuning tasks, and data modeling/validation efforts depending on current needs and project plans. A primary area of focus for this position will be working on threshold tuning for Optimization, Tactical Tuning projects and some aspects of Segmentation modeling, while maintaining the flexibility to switch amongst work streams based on business needs. The SDE statistician Team Lead will follow the globally consistent methodology, but is expected to have a high level of initiative and creativity and suggest enhancements to the current methodologies. The role requires working closely with business partners based in other geographies that Citi operates in (e.g., U.S., APAC, EMEA). The role will lead a team of 2 - 3 analysts / senior analysts/ principal analysts and deliver on the business objectives. Requirements include a background in analysis using data bases, warehouses, data processing; experience with statistics and data mining. Experience and knowledge in banking and finance especially in the AML area will be a plus. In addition, the ability to read and create formal documentation is highly desirable. **Responsibilities**: - Validate data, identify data quality issues (if any), and work with Technology to address them. Analyze and interpret data reports, draw conclusions and make recommendations answering specific business needs. - Document solutions and present results in a simple comprehensive way to non-technical audience, as well as write more formal documentation using statistical vocabulary. - Generate new ideas, concepts and models to improve methods of obtaining and evaluating quantitative and qualitative data. Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research. Question and validate assumptions. Escalate identified risks and sensitive areas in terms of methodology and processes. - Maintain an industry leading knowledge of the tools, systems and processes available for best in class AML Detection and Monitoring Operations. - Talent Management: Manage career progression for the team. Influence organizational policies on Talent management. **Qualifications**: - 8+ years of experience in Analytics Industry - Experience with statistical modelling - Previous team management experience in Analytics Industry - Previous experience with financial services companies (retail banking, small business banking, commercial, institutional, private banking) will be preferred - Mantas and AML monitoring systems experience or other transaction monitoring systems a plus - Knowledge of the local/regional laws and regulations applicable to anti-money laundering **Education**: - Strong statistics and data analytics academic background and knowledge of quantitative methods - Good knowledge of SAS, SQL, Hive, and/or other data processing languages (Knowledge of R is a plus) - Highly-skilled and good knowledge of MS Excel and VBA experience - Experience in reporting the results of analysis in clear written form, and in presenting the findings during meetings and conference calls - Team working experience (demonstrated team player ability required) - Understanding of technical requirements, ability to communicate with Technical Support - Very good written and verbal communication ability in an educational style. Ability to express thoughts and concepts clearly. - Ability to work well with a variety of people and to show team-player attitude regardless the scope of responsibilities. - Provide input into the innovation of new and enhanced approaches. Having initiative and a proactive attitude is desirable. - **Job Family Group**: Decision Management - **Job Family**: Specialized Analytics (Data Science/Computational Statistics) - **Time Type**: Full time - Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. View the "**EEO is the Law**" poster. View the **EEO is the Law Supplement**. View the **EEO Policy Statement**. View the **Pay Transparency Posting