Lead Data Scientist, AML Analytics

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About the role

  • Lead Data Scientist developing AML transaction-monitoring models for RBC, a major Canadian bank. Applying machine learning, rules, and analytics to identify financial crime risk.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, tune, and maintain AML Transaction Monitoring machine learning and rule-based solutions
  • Develop new AML Transaction Monitoring solutions using data science techniques
  • Develop validation-ready model documentation and monitoring methodology in adherence to Enterprise Model Risk Management Standards
  • Create and document model performance metrics and provide recommendations to the Director, Transaction Monitoring
  • Collaborate with the Director, Transaction Monitoring to prioritize development of monitoring solutions
  • Collaborate with Monitoring & Analytics teams to identify and remediate RBC risk exposure and implement or tune transaction monitoring solutions
  • Collaborate with business partners and internal stakeholders to improve transaction monitoring effectiveness and efficiency
  • Identify opportunities to apply new technologies to AML analytics
  • Identify industry best practices and new technologies for strategic consideration by the AML Monitoring and AML Governance Committee
  • Analyze data to identify RBC clients presenting elevated financial or reputational risk
  • Provide relevant and valuable intelligence to the Global AML program

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience conducting in-depth data analytics
  • University or Master degree in an analytical field of study (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field)
  • Expertise in analyzing and manipulating large datasets with Python and Scala/Spark
  • Proficiency and familiarity with SQL, Hive databases, and GitHub
  • Strong capability in exploratory data analysis and feature development
  • Understanding of AML and Financial Crime Fundamentals
  • Ability to synthesize technical, operational, and business context into clear understanding of how models operate
  • Exceptional attention to detail across documentation, testing artifacts, and quantitative analysis
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of explaining model risk analytics findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Understanding of project needs and ability to translate these into detection models

Benefits

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • A world-class training program in financial services
  • Opportunities to do challenging work and take on progressively greater accountabilities
  • Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

PythonScalaSparkSQL

Location requirements

OnsiteTorontoCanada

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