Staff IT Analyst III – AML and Fraud

Western Alliance Bank • Phoenix, AZ

23h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Staff IT Analyst III, you'll lead the review of current processes and metrics that support operational effectiveness, identify constraints or opportunities that inhibit, or can accelerate, the business and technology strategy, and develop options or approaches to improve business outcomes. You'll lead work to develop and review artifacts that accurately describe current state processes, practices, and/or metrics the determine root cause for constraints in the process. You'll also actively identify alternative processes and practice options with associated impact on KRIs/KPIs or Operational Metrics. As the Staff IT Analyst II, you'll identify and facilitate discussions with IT, Product, and Business subject matter experts to better understand the problem statement and/or opportunity, capture relevant insights. You'll also review any findings or artifacts produced to validate the right problem or opportunity is being assessed. Additionally, you’ll identify, socialize, and obtain approval for, as well as the upkeep of, KRIs, KPIs, and Operational Metrics. You will be supporting critical Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) initiatives and help drive the delivery of innovative AML and Fraud solutions, working at the intersection of business, technology, and regulatory compliance. Lead discovery, system analysis, and data analysis efforts for complex AML and Fraud initiatives. Drive end-to-end analysis across the delivery lifecycle, including solution design, testing, and implementation support. Perform cross-functional impact analysis and proactively manage risks and dependencies. Advance data profiling, data quality, and data mapping practices aligned to enterprise data strategy. Lead large complex projects with the expectation of ensuring the business outcomes are achieved. Work to gain a full understanding of how your work connects to the defined project objectives in addition to helping define the work breakdown structure for any activities. Set & meet deadlines for that work, lead discussions with stakeholders and the subject matter experts to gather requirements and review artifacts while working to resolve any issues that impede progress. Develop list of critical documentation and artifacts to meet project objectives while also completing the development of high-quality deliverables through effectively communicating learnings, findings, impacts, and next steps with subject matter experts. Use deep understanding of Microsoft Office tools, Diagramming Software (e.g. Lucid, Visio, etc.), and/or other appropriate technical tools within a specific domain or functional area on the processes, data analysis, and IT governance. Leverage Risk Management experience from a large financial institution subject to heightened standards, specifically in risk, compliance, or corporate governance.

Requirements

• 7+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 2+ years working with AML/Fraud platforms (strongly preferred: NICE Actimize).
• Solid understanding of FCC domains (transaction monitoring, case management).
• Strong SQL/database skills and experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards, and practices.
• Advanced in process and data analysis within a specific domain or functional area utilizing demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Advanced working in Microsoft Office & relevant Diagramming Software (e.g. Lucid, Visio, etc.), as well as technical aptitude & experience within a specific domain.
• Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate knowledge of general Financial Services or Banking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review of current processes and metrics that support operational effectiveness.
• Identify constraints or opportunities that inhibit, or can accelerate, the business and technology strategy.
• Develop options or approaches to improve business outcomes.
• Lead work to develop and review artifacts that accurately describe current state processes, practices, and/or metrics.
• Determine root cause for constraints in the process.
• Actively identify alternative processes and practice options with associated impact on KRIs/KPIs or Operational Metrics.
• Identify and facilitate discussions with IT, Product, and Business subject matter experts to better understand the problem statement and/or opportunity, capture relevant insights.
• Review any findings or artifacts produced to validate the right problem or opportunity is being assessed.
• Identify, socialize, and obtain approval for, as well as the upkeep of, KRIs, KPIs, and Operational Metrics.
• Support critical Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) initiatives and help drive the delivery of innovative AML and Fraud solutions.
• Lead discovery, system analysis, and data analysis efforts for complex AML and Fraud initiatives.
• Drive end-to-end analysis across the delivery lifecycle, including solution design, testing, and implementation support.
• Perform cross-functional impact analysis and proactively manage risks and dependencies.
• Advance data profiling, data quality, and data mapping practices aligned to enterprise data strategy.
• Lead large complex projects with the expectation of ensuring the business outcomes are achieved.
• Gain a full understanding of how your work connects to the defined project objectives.
• Help define the work breakdown structure for any activities.
• Set & meet deadlines for that work.
• Lead discussions with stakeholders and the subject matter experts to gather requirements and review artifacts.
• Work to resolve any issues that impede progress.
• Develop list of critical documentation and artifacts to meet project objectives.
• Complete the development of high-quality deliverables through effectively communicating learnings, findings, impacts, and next steps with subject matter experts.
• Use deep understanding of Microsoft Office tools, Diagramming Software (e.g. Lucid, Visio, etc.), and/or other appropriate technical tools within a specific domain or functional area on the processes, data analysis, and IT governance.
• Leverage Risk Management experience from a large financial institution subject to heightened standards, specifically in risk, compliance, or corporate governance.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• An ownership stake in the company
• Medical and dental insurance
• Time off
• A great 401k matching program
• Tuition assistance program
• An employee volunteer program
• A wellness program
• Opportunity to bolster business knowledge
• Learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances
• Invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior