VP, BSA & OFAC Data Analytics
On-siteSanta Ana, California, United States
Job Summary
Collect, clean, and validate data from SQL databases and web analytics to ensure accuracy for BSA and OFAC risk analysis. Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends and anomalies, then develop datasets and models to support ongoing reporting and automated dashboards in Tableau or Power BI. Translate complex findings into actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders, while assisting with A/B testing and monitoring strategy development. Maintain model documentation for transaction monitoring scenarios and sanctions screening models, coordinating validation activities and supporting remediation efforts from audits or regulatory examinations. Evaluate alert volumes and monitoring performance to identify enhancement opportunities, ensuring all systems remain aligned with regulatory expectations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
- Minimum of 8+ years' experience in financial crimes
- Either Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification, Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS), or other applicable industry designation
- A minimum of 6 years of direct professional experience in a data analyst or similar position
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Looker Studio, or similar
- Strong analytical skills with experience working with spreadsheets (advanced Excel/Google Sheets functions, pivot tables)
- Foundational knowledge of statistical concepts (e.g., hypothesis testing, regression, distributions)
- Experience with a programming language for data analysis (e.g., Python with Pandas, R)
- Familiarity with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and data warehousing concepts
- High School diploma or equivalent
Desired Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a keen attention to detail
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions
- Ability to understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints
- Ability to operate in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment
- Ability to work in an up-tempo, fast paced and evolving environment
- Ability to make informed critical decisions within the area of responsibility
- Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment
- Ability to work both independently and to collaborate cross-functionally
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