Financial Crimes Analyst - Advanced Business Analytics

Ally • Charlotte, NC

162d • $65,000 - $115,000

About The Position

This position is part of the Data Management & Strategy function of Ally's Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) organization. This role supports Sanctions analytics, FCC Operations analytics, and Data Management projects. The role assists the organization by delivering effective solutions to AML initiatives and requires technical acumen as well as the ability to simplify concepts for cross functional teams. This position partners with the Enterprise Sanctions, AML Investigations team, Enhanced Due Diligence, the AML Program Management team, Enterprise Technology, and lines of business in ensuring that the day-to-day operations are conducted in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements, in addition to company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field or comparable combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years in banking/finance industry or data analytics.
• Working knowledge of SQL, databases, stored procedures and the ability to write SQL statements to build data tables and produce reports.
• Experience working with large and complex data sets, synthesizing information, presenting results, and creative problem solving.
• Experience using enterprise sanction screenings or customer screening models a plus.
• Experience with Jira and able to work in Agile environment to formulate technical stories for data engineering teams.
• Experience in analytical tools and programming languages such as SAS, Python, R are preferred.
• Strong research skills, advanced skill in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, and experience with on-line research systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to prioritize workload and balance multiple duties.
• Possess independent analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using enterprise sanction screenings or customer screening models.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between the Sanctions Compliance and technology team and coordinate action items as applicable.
• Conduct quarterly validation and periodic tuning of Sanctions watchlists and provide recommended changes to leadership.
• Coordinate with AML Technology partners by performing user acceptance testing and providing requirements for requested changes.
• Perform risk management to understand and quantify risk, recommending strategies for risk mitigation where applicable.
• Develop and maintain documentation including runbooks, procedures, and data dictionaries in line with Ally and regulatory expectations.
• Ensure day-to-day operations are conducted in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and the organization's policy.
• Maintain a current understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing issues, including policies, procedures, regulations, industry best practice, criminal typologies and developing trends.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly.
• Industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
• Flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision.
• Adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers program and other employee discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees