
Model Validation Director
Ankura
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: California • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $85,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead and execute model validation testing processes on systems supporting Financial Crime programs.
- Design and/or update testing strategies to validate financial crimes detection and sanctions screening models.
- Execute analytical projects working with senior stakeholders and clients to deliver value.
- Conduct model validation, implementation, tuning, and optimization of AML and Sanctions models.
- Monitor regulatory activities and industry developments to identify trends impacting clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's and/or advanced degree with a concentration in Data Management or Analytics; Finance; Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Statistics/Mathematics.
- 5+ years of experience within the Financial Crime industry.
- 5+ years of model validation, AML system implementation, data lineage, or quality testing experience.
- Experience with data extraction and analysis tools such as SQL/Python.
- Basic knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of banking and compliance systems.
- Ability to actively engage with stakeholders to collect information and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
model validationAML system implementationdata lineagequality testingdata extractiondata analysisSQLPythonfinancial crimes detectionsanctions screening
Soft skills
organizational skillsinterpersonal skillspresentation skillsstakeholder engagementbusiness process improvement
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeadvanced degree