Risk Analysis Specialist III- Global Financial Crimes

Bank of America•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Crimes Investigations (FCI) Risk Analysis Specialist III plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s efforts to detect, prevent, and mitigate financial crime risks. This position is responsible for partnering with stakeholders to identify data and reporting needs, leveraging advanced analytics and visualization tools to simplify data structures and enhance reporting capabilities. The goal is to deliver actionable insights that improve risk management and compliance with regulatory standards. The specialist will provide data-driven analysis to inform strategic decisions and operational actions across the FCI organization. This role requires close collaboration with business partners to gain a deep understanding of processes, technology infrastructure, data architecture, and control frameworks to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of information. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented environment, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and possess excellent communication abilities—particularly in translating complex analytical findings into clear, concise narratives for senior stakeholders. A natural curiosity, strong business acumen, and self-motivation are essential for success in this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or related fields.
Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in risk analytics, financial crimes investigations, or related domains within banking or financial services.
Advanced proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and optimization across complex data environments.
Expert-level skills in Tableau for developing dynamic dashboards and visualizations that translate complex data into actionable insights.
Strong understanding of data modeling, data warehouses, and ETL processes.
Proficiency in Python or R for advanced analytics and automation; expert-level Excel skills.
Ability to interpret large datasets, identify patterns, and communicate findings effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Familiarity with financial crime compliance frameworks, including BSA/AML, OFAC, FATF guidelines, and industry best practices.
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills; ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Business Intelligence
Data Visualization
Issue Management
Project Management
Risk Management
Business Acumen
Continuous Improvement
Risk Analytics
Stakeholder Management
Technical Documentation
Adaptability
Attention to Detail
Data and Trend Analysis
Performance Management
Regulatory Relations

Responsibilities

Transform complex datasets into compelling, executive-ready narratives using Tableau and other BI tools to create intuitive, interactive dashboards that support strategic risk management and regulatory compliance.
Design, optimize, and implement robust SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data across multiple systems and environments.
Deliver actionable insights and recommendations through high-impact presentations to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry regulations.
Analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging risks; summarize insights to inform proactive risk mitigation strategies.
Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into analytical solutions.
Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Coordinate production of dashboards, scorecards, and performance reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
Monitor and analyze trends in customer behavior, transaction patterns, and risk indicators; recommend strategies to address vulnerabilities.
Develops and executes reporting to allow risk and business partners to effectively identify and manage risk in an effective manner.
Identifies trends and manages the data design, portfolio trends, loss trends, and portfolio dynamics to ensure alignment with business strategies.
Participates in various product strategic initiatives affecting multiple risk functions and lines of business to ensure company goals are met.
Facilitates the development of database production processes and performance reports for senior management, using data mining and other advanced analytical techniques to aggregate data.
Responds to complex ad-hoc requests for information from both internal and external parties.
Coordinates cross-functional efforts to remediate data quality issues.
Manages the outputs of controls and investigates alerts from the control checks.