Vice President, AML Data Analytics Lead Analyst - Hybrid

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We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Vice President, AML Data Analytics Lead Analyst - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Data Analytics Lead Analyst - C13) based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decisions and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future.

The AML Data Analytics Lead Analyst role will support strategic and tactical initiatives focused on AML strategic modernization of Detection and Customer Insight’s (DCI) data and detection/analytical ecosystems. The AML Data Analytics Lead Analyst will operate under an Agile framework and leverage data analytics to generate ad hoc analytics, risk identification & trends, metrics/features validation and prototype advanced analytical byproducts in support of advancing DCI’s program. This role will also be required to work with Regional and Global stakeholders who will direct and support US & International team members in driving and delivering transformation, risk effectiveness and efficiencies driven initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support global/regional stakeholders by producing data analytics/dashboards that assist with the identification of AML risk/trends.
• Drive and deliver prototyping/proof of concepts of data analytics/data science toolsets being deployed under the AML modernization program.
• Act as an owner to identify opportunities to eliminate false positive alerts and enhance efficiency.
• Act as an owner of tactical and strategic initiatives and projects focused on new detection capabilities.
• Provide and present clear actionable metrics, insights, and visualizations to senior stakeholders.
• Utilize data analytics tools to identify patterns, red flags, or typologies for emerging risks.
• Synthesize information into knowledge by identifying relevant trends and issues.
• Participate in the development, testing, training, and implementation of new or enhanced tactical solutions or strategic system applications.
• Ensure availability of analysis evidence is documented & support in audit-related matters when applicable.
• Participate in audit discussion, action planning, and execution.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional work experience.
• Minimum 5+ years in advanced data analysis experience required; qualitative and quantitative intelligence analysis in the business (financial, national intelligence, or technology industry is highly preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of SQL, R, SAS, or Python programming languages.
• Ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbally) through all levels of the organization.
• Methodical analysis and problem-solving skills including the ability to translate complex analytical concepts into actionable intelligence recommendations.
• Demonstrate creative and innovative experience and the ability to think outside the box.
• Mature, self-starting, self-motivated and capable of making independent decisions.
• Demonstrate a seasoned career progression.
• Proficient in PC desktop software, with emphasis on MS Office products.
• Financial/banking background is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant Banking/Finance/Technical Field.
• Data Analytics, Data Analyst, Python Programming course and certification is a plus.

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