Data Analytics Consultant - Financial Risk

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Irving, TX 75039 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Tempe, AZ 85288 West Des Moines, IA 50266 Charlotte, NC  Saint Louis, MO 63103

• Model and data ownership experience needed.
• Demonstrated accountability for analytical or quantitative models across implementation, maintenance, and controlled change processes.
• Experience operating within governed environments requiring formal documentation, controls, and audit readiness.
• Ability to independently challenge model assumptions and interpret outputs without serving as primary model developer.
• Proficient in performing data analysis and validation using SQL in Teradata environments.
• Ability to analyze large datasets to identify trends, issues, and insights supporting business decisions.
• Experience monitoring, validating, and reporting on data quality metrics including accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Strong capability to conduct root cause analysis for data quality issues.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with stakeholders to drive resolution of data defects and control gaps.
• Proven experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders across technology, data, and business teams.
• Ability to coordinate timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and risk issues to successful completion.
• 7+ years of experience in analytics, model development, or related roles within financial services or risk management.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics); advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience as a model owner or developer for financial crimes or AML models.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python
• Familiarity with big data tools; experience working with large financial institution data, meaning high-volume, complex datasets such as transactions, customer profiles, and product transactional information
• Ability to clearly and accurately articulate complex issues, risks, and propose solutions to various levels of staff and management through excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of AML transaction monitoring and regulatory requirements (BSA, USA PATRIOT Act) preferred.
• Familiarity with Oracle Platforms preferred.

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