[Hiring] SVP, Financial Crimes Model Analytics @Truist

Role Description

Responsible for leading one or more Financial Crimes model analytics, monitoring optimization, data strategy, or innovation functions within the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) monitoring strategies. The role serves as a senior subject matter expert and team lead, driving strategic initiatives, influencing cross-functional teams, and providing technical leadership to model owners and analytics resources. This position may evolve into formal people leadership as the function grows.

This position can be remote for the right candidate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of accurate and actionable analytics, reporting, or data insights to aid key decision-making and support effective operations within the Financial Crimes Program.
• Be stewards and champions of data quality and data management initiatives/best practices within Financial Crimes.
• Develop high functioning working relationships with internal and external partners to achieve strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain financial crimes subject matter expertise for self and teammates.
• Provide support and materials for responding to internal and external reviewers of the Financial Crimes program.
• Ensure proper procedures and documentation on team processes are developed, maintained, and followed in accordance with enterprise standards.
• Manage special projects directed by Managing Director of Financial Crimes or GSS Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ten years of SAS experience (or other applicable model development software) with application to large data problems.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to interact with all levels of management effectively.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and desire to enhance knowledge base and technical skills.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt to shifting objectives.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Adept with Microsoft Office products.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Business Administration or other applied quantitative science, or equivalent education and related training (preferred).
• Seven years of demonstrated experience with Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC, Fraud, and/or Compliance Intelligence programs (preferred).
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations impacting financial crimes programs (preferred).
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), or other qualified, related professional certifications (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment.
• Tax-preferred savings accounts and a 401k plan.
• No less than 10 days of vacation (prorated) during the first year of employment.
• 10 sick days (also prorated) and paid holidays.
• Potential eligibility for a defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.