Analyst/Consultant/Senior Consultant, AML Analytics - Financial Engineering & Modeling

Deloitte is a leading professional services firm that aims to make a significant impact through its work. The Analyst/Consultant/Senior Consultant in AML Analytics will help financial services clients solve complex problems using advanced analytics and technology, focusing on Anti-Money Laundering strategies and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Help financial services industry (FSI) clients solve complex problems with informed confidence
• Provide professional advice to FSI clients in a wide range of situations
• Play a pivotal role in the clients’ Anti-Money Laundering (AML) efforts by utilizing advanced analytics and technology to identify and mitigate potential risks
• Work closely with clients to develop, implement, and enhance AML strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Learn and work in other quantitative and analytical areas including customer behavior modeling, scenario modelling, capital optimization problems, and new innovations such as cloud computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence

Skills

• Relevant experience in AML/ATF domain
• For Analyst, 0 – 1 year of relevant experience required; for Consultant, 1 – 3 years of relevant experienced required; for Senior Consultant, 2 – 5+ years of relevant experience required
• Hands-on experience in utilizing data analytics and machine learning techniques to detect and investigate suspicious financial activities
• Hands-on experience in developing and maintaining AML models to identify unusual patterns or trends in transaction data
• Hands-on experience in validating AML models following industry best practice and regulatory guidelines
• Knowledge of a variety of banking products and services across personal, commercial, and capital markets
• Strong programming skills in Python, SAS, SQL, R, VBA, etc. with hands-on experience working with large and complex data are critical to success; Automation experience with any of these programming languages is a plus
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter, fast-learner, and highly motivated individual who can excel under fast-paced environment and meet stringent deadlines
• Post-graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience in transaction monitoring, screening tools (e.g. Lexis Nexis, World-check), or AML investigation is an asset
• Experience in control testing, risk assessment, coverage assessment is preferred
• Strong understanding of AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC/KYC processes and practices is beneficial
• Knowledge/experience of supervisory/regulatory requirements and guidelines (e.g. SR 11-7, OSFI E-23, FINTRAC guidelines, PCMLTFA, BSA/AML regulations, OFAC regulations, etc). Knowledge of industry best practices for AML/ATF such as Wolfsberg Principles is an asset
• Experience in writing policies and procedures is an asset
• Financial crime related certifications (e.g. CAMS, CFCS, CFE, etc.) are a plus

Benefits

• $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• $1,300 flexible benefit spending account
• Firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days"
• Dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Hybrid work structure

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