Senior Data Analyst, FCRM

Location(s): Greater Vancouver Area; Greater Toronto Area

Job Type: Full Time Regular 

myWork Program: Hybrid

Starting Salary Range: $82, $107,800.00 

Background Screening Requirement: 

• Enhanced Criminal Record Check
• Credit Check
• Identity Verification 
• Employment Verification
• References

Job Purpose

Join our team as a Senior Data Analyst for FCRM and become the go-to expert in shaping the  way we tackle financial crime through data. You'll have the hands-on role of constructing and overseeing sophisticated analytics, involving everything from developing fraud prevention methods to managing anti-money laundering and terrorist financing detection strategies to mentoring junior members of the team. Your skills will directly support the growth of our financial crime analytics capabilities, ensuring we stay ahead in safeguarding our members' assets and maintaining the integrity of our financial systems.

Accountabilities

• Analyze customer transaction patterns to detect suspicious activities and segment customer data to pinpoint high-risk profiles. Employ predictive analytics to identify potential financial crime risks and compare customer behavior with benchmark data to uncover anomalies. Enhance financial crime prevention by developing and refining customer risk scoring methodologies, optimizing our monitoring capabilities.
• Prepare and deliver reports on identified risks, including routine risk assessment updates for key stakeholders. Work collaboratively with internal teams to document and translate quantitative risk findings into actionable financial crime risk mitigation strategies. Evaluate and report on the efficacy of existing risk management protocols to senior management. 
• Design and implement monitoring systems to ensure regulatory compliance within the FCRM domain. Regularly review these systems for adherence to set standards and policies. Perform root cause analyses on compliance breaches to enhance the efficacy of monitoring mechanisms.
• Analyze transaction data to spot emerging trends in financial crime activities and use advanced analytics to detect nuanced changes in member behavior that may signal fraud. Work with technology teams to incorporate trend analysis into anti-money laundering platforms. Communicate your findings to relevant departments to inform financial crime strategy and develop visualizations that clearly present these trends and insights to stakeholders.
• Establish and uphold data quality standards geared specifically for financial crime risk management. Monitor financial crime data accuracy, develop validation protocols, and track performance using data quality metrics. Work alongside IT and data governance teams to maintain data consistency and proactively identify and address any inconsistencies or gaps in financial crime datasets.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Finance, Computer Science, or related field
• 3+ years with financial data analysis
• 2+ years experience working in Model Validation and/or Model Development
• Proficiency in predictive analytics techniques and tools
• Experience developing and refining risk scoring methodologies
• Ability to implement and manage AML and fraud monitoring systems
• Expertise in data visualization and reporting tools
• Familiarity with financial crime compliance standards and regulations
• Advanced skills in transaction data analysis and trend spotting
• Knowledge of data quality standards and performance metrics
• Proficiency with database management and data validation protocols
• Experience with statistical software and programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL)
• Expertise in developing financial crime risk mitigation strategies

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Coast Capital

Don't meet every single requirement? At Coast Capital, we believe everyone has potential. We are committed to building better, brighter, more inclusive futures for everyone – including our employees. We see the potential in our employees to achieve amazing things and want to invest in your future. If you're excited about this career opportunity and your experience may not perfectly align with every qualification in this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Coast Capital.

At Coast Capital, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black, and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and women. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise benefit of our employees, our members, and our community.

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