Client Reporting Analyst I

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Job Description:

The Global Banking & Markets Anti-Money Laundering (GB&GM AML) organization is a central control function which governs, facilitates, and oversees the global end-to-end GB&GM AML program across all Global Banking and Global Markets businesses and jurisdictions through the implementation of processes and controls to effectively managing AML and economic sanctions risks. The team performs AML Know-Your-Client/Client Due Diligence (KYC/CDD) and covers refresh (periodic review) as its core activity. Additionally, there is a dedicated team responsible in reaching out to clients for KYC/CDD documentations in order to fulfil its due diligence requirements. The team also covers internal/external audits and remediation of AML KYC/CDD of bank clients.
 
One of the key requirements of the GB&GM AML Data Analytics & Reporting team is to create sophisticated, value-added analytics and reporting solutions that support operational efficiency & regulatory compliance in the Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer space. The emphases is on effectively and accurately using data to drive operations and compliance.
 
What will your main responsibilities include?

• Building relationships to facilitate cross-functional collaboration including GBAM Sales COOs, Refresh Operations, Global Financial Crimes, Risk & Compliance, Technology, as well as external consultants

• Analyzing problems and identifying both tactical and strategic solutions; formulating multi-generational plans

• Managing an initiative from end-to-end starting with understanding the business need, gathering requirements, setting expectations, analyzing the data, and delivering the final solution; with transparency throughout

• Navigating multiple data environments and utilizing different analytics tools in order to transform data into actionable, data-driven solutions

• Understanding relational databases containing customer, associate, product, and transaction data

• Turning that data into insights in order to ‘tell the story’ and present findings to various levels of the organization, including senior management and risk leaders

• Monitoring and testing the effectiveness of key controls and status of mitigation and/or action plans

• Adherence to a strong risk culture, including champion/challenger roles, peer reviews, change management discipline, standardization of processes, and rigorous documentation

• Striving for continuous process improvement through standardization and automation to reduce errors and increase efficiency

Required Skills:

• 2-5+ years of experience as Data Analyst, or similar role in financial services industry

• 4+ years demonstrating strong proficiency in utilizing data mining/analytics tools such as Toad, Teradata SQL Assistant, Microsoft SQL Server, SAS

• Well versed in business analysis via Excel-based analytics, e.g. External Links, V-Lookups & Pivot Tables

• Strong interpersonal and overall communication skills (written and verbal)

• Highly motivated, proactive and a self-starter; strong sense of ownership & ability to create and execute plans without daily oversight

• Must be flexible and have experience working in a fast paced & high pressure environment; managing multiple projects at once

 
Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Marketing, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or Economics)

• Solid understanding and proficiency of BI tools like Tableau & Alteryx

• Python/R knowledge

• Knowledge of AML and/or GBAM businesses

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