Sr. Analytics Associate - AML Risk Assessment & Analytics

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About the Job

The Sr. Analytics Associate is a detail oriented and analytical analyst primarily responsible for using various data mining, analytics, and visualization techniques to translate data into business insights for BSA/AML and OFAC risk assessments, metrics, and key risk indicators. Working as a member of Financial Crimes Risk Surveillance (FCRS) of Financial Crimes Governance (FCG), the candidate is expected to work independently with minimum supervision on various data and analytics initiatives critical to the success of KeyBank's BSA/AML/OFAC programs. The candidate works closely with Enterprise Security Services (ESS), Financial Crimes & Liquidity Risk Modeling (FCLRM), Enterprise Business Technology (EBT), other members of FCG, and all the Lines of Business on activities related to BSA/AML/OFAC risk surveillance, business & data literacy, data validation, finding remediations, and other related activities. The candidate is expected to understand various BSA/AML/OFAC monitoring and screening applications, underlying data and workflow, business and functional requirements, and assist in documenting compliance rationale for system configurations. Success factors include timely and effective completion of assigned tasks with the manager and/or peers, exercising functional knowledge in analytical programming languages, data literacy, report development, effective communication of insights and data to peers, developing work autonomy, and problem-solving.

Essential Job Functions:

• Data Analysis and Modeling: Collect and analyze large datasets across KeyBank's systems (e. g. core banking, client due diligence, onboarding, transaction monitoring, screening systems, enterprise datamarts) to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies to support data driven decisions relevant to BSA/AML and OFAC.
• Dashboard Development: Design, build and maintain interactive Tableau dashboards that provide insights into risk metrics, governance oversight and risk assessments.
• Reporting: Prepare on-demand detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders, summarizing insights and recommendations. Communicate quantitative concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on BSA/AML regulations and best practices, ensuring that risk assessment methodologies and dashboards are compliant.
• Quality Assurance: Perform data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy and reliability of data presented in dashboards, reporting and/or other outputs.
• Data Asset Management: Adhere to internal policies for managing, organizing and optimizing data assets. Support AML Data Mart initiatives and other activities related to the BSA/AML/OFAC Data Validation program at Key.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to end-users on Tableau dashboards and reports, promoting effective use of the tools and reports developed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, mathematics, economics, information technology, a related quantitatively intensive field.
• 5+ years of Business Intelligence, data analytics, or relevant experience with one or more applications such as Python, SAS, DataPrep, Tableau, SQL, R, Google Cloud Big Query, PowerBI etc.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, as well as ability to communicate analytical results, tailored to the target audience.
• Data and statistical literacy; experience with relational databases and an ability to source data and convert it into a usable form.
• Knowledge of banking products and services and familiarity with the banking systems and how to maximize the use of customer, account and transactional data within these systems.
• Ability to adapt quickly and succeed in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Goal-oriented and able to work independently to achieve results.
• Strong computer skills (proficiency with MS Office programs required).
• Experience in the financial industry or big four consulting firms is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business administration, analytics, economics, information technology, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of banking laws and regulations with emphasis on BSA, AML, and OFAC. One or more years of experience in AML or OFAC data analytics or a similar area.
• One or more years of experience in banking analytics with a focus on customer, account, and transaction level data.
• Proficiency with Tableau, SQL, Google Cloud Platform, SAS, Python/R, DataPrep.
• Ability to understand and use statistical models in SAS, R, Python, etc.
• Prior experience working with BSA/AML/OFAC applications such as LexisNexis Bridger, ACI Money Transfer System, Fircosoft, Oracle FCCM (aka Mantas), Actimize AML, Actimize KYC, etc.
• Ability to understand AML and OFAC monitoring/screening models at a theoretical level.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Key has implemented a role-based Mobile by Design approach to our employee workspaces, dedicating space to those whose roles require specific workspaces, while providing flexible options for roles which are less dependent on assigned workspaces and can be performed effectively in a mobile environment. As a result, this role may be mobile or home based, which means you may work either at a home office or in a Key facility to perform your job duties.

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $92,000 to $112,000 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance. Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Key has implemented a role-based Mobile by Design approach to our employee workspaces, dedicating space to those whose roles require specific workspaces, while providing flexible options for roles which are less dependent on assigned workspaces and can be performed effectively in a mobile environment. As a result, this role may be Mobile or Home-based, which means you may work primarily either at a home office or in a Key facility to perform your job duties.

KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.

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