Senior Data Science Manager – Financial Crimes

KeyBank

Senior Data Science Manager leading financial crime modeling and analytics team in Brooklyn, NY or Amherst, NY. Responsible for team management and innovative model development.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $116,000 - $216,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee a small quantitative team (2-4 direct reports) in developing models and conducting analytics to address financial crime compliance needs in AML/BSA/OFAC
Research, compile and evaluate large sets of data to assess quality and determine suitability for model building
Develop/maintain internal models and test/configure vendor solutions to ensure conceptually sound design, proper implementation, and acceptable model performance
Employ innovative techniques to drive continuous improvements in model effectiveness and efficiency, e.g. reducing false positives
Proactively coach and develop the team on building technical skills and business knowledge; promote the team and their capabilities to stakeholders
Effectively collaborate with compliance, technology, and risk partners; guides, advises, challenges, and influences to drive organizational impact
Provide strategic consultation and thought leadership to senior / executive level business partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree (or its equivalent) in statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science, data sciences, predictive modeling, or other quantitative disciplines
At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferred in AML/BSA, OFAC, or fraud modeling/analytics
Demonstrated proficiency in both traditional modeling practices and Machine Learning (ML)/Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions
Hands-on work experience with statistical coding in SAS and/or Python
Knowledge of and ability to leverage traditional databases, cloud-based computing, and distribution computing
In-depth understanding of financial crime regulatory requirements, technology, and data analysis best practices
Demonstrated direct management experience
Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills; ability to define and communicate key risk metrics, dashboards and analytics for senior management and executive reporting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

statistical modelingmachine learningartificial intelligenceSASPythondata analysismodel buildingpredictive modelingcloud-based computingtraditional databases

Soft Skills

team managementcoachingcollaborationcommunicationstrategic consultationthought leadershipinfluencingproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingstakeholder engagement