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Senior Data Scientist

San Francisco, California, United StatesRemoteFull TimeSenior$128,000–$240,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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The role:The Compliance Senior Data Scientist will be responsible for assisting the Anti-MoneyLaundering Compliance program with model development, model optimization, modelvalidation, management information reporting, AML system integration, AML datainfrastructure and AML data architecture to effectively fight financial crime. Additionally,this role will also support AML governance initiatives including risk assessments andinternal/external inquiries.

What you’ll do:- Facilitate AML model development, implementation, optimization, assessmentand validation of risk-based customer screening, transaction screening,transaction monitoring and AML customer risk rating covering multiple productlines, including banking, brokerage and lending to ensure sound risk coverageacross the enterprise.

- Maintain, test and configure AML vendor solutions to ensure conceptually sounddesign, proper implementation, and acceptable model performance.- Research, compile and evaluate large sets of data to assess quality, integrity andcompleteness to determine suitability for AML model development.- Architect and lead the design of advanced AML models utilizing machine learningand statistical modeling methods for supervised and unsupervised learning.- Exercise flexibility in selecting model architectures, algorithms, third-partylibraries, and development workflows, provided they align with project objectivesand organizational requirements.- Ensure AML compliance and regulatory requirements are embedded in themodel design.- Document modeling methodology, data sources, assumptions, and validationresults.- Lead governance and quality control across the full AML model lifecycle includingcode reviews, validation of methodology, input data integrity, and performancemetrics.- Ensure adherence to the organization’s established ML framework, codingconventions, documentation standards, and model risk management policies,embedding AML compliance and regulatory requirements into design anddeployment.

- Oversee documentation and review processes for internal model validation,external regulatory examinations, and cross-functional approvals, whilesupporting resolution of development blockers and coordinating with keystakeholders.- Develop governance documentation related to tuning efforts, parameter changesand data validation for AML transaction monitoring to ensure a comprehensiveaudit trail is maintained.- Track and report results of tuning and optimization activities and modelperformance to senior management.- Develop robust management information dashboards displaying real-time or nearreal-time AML metrics.- Partner with and advise the AML Governance Unit by providing necessary datafor AML Risk Assessments, internal/external audit examinations and otherregulatory requirements.

What you’ll need:- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Statistics, Computer Science,Mathematics, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering or other relevant areas.- 3+ years of experience in the finance industry focusing on BSA/AML, OFAC, orfraud modeling/analytics.- Statistical/data analytical skills, including data quality validation, and predictivemodeling experience in SQL and Python.- Knowledge of and ability to leverage traditional databases, cloud-basedcomputing, and distributed computing.- Track record of leading AML governance-related initiatives, such as riskassessments, internal/external audits and other regulatory requirements. - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organizationand across different business lines.

Nice to Have:- Knowledge of AML regulations and the USA PATRIOT Act.- Familiarity with regulatory guidance on Model Risk Management (FederalReserve SR Letter 11-7, OCC Bulletin 2011-12, FDIC FIL 22-2017, DFS504)- Experience with data visualization (e.g., Tableau)

- Experience with data monitoring systems (e.g., DataDog, Monte Carlo)- Experience with cloud data infrastructure (e.g., Snowflake)- Experience with automated transaction monitoring (e.g., Verafin)- Experience with customer/transaction screening (e.g., LexisNexis)- Experience with infrastructure automation software (e.g., Terraform)- Familiarity with virtualization and containerization (e.g., Docker)- Familiarity with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)- CAMS certification preferred

Compensation and Benefits
The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and location.
To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page!
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The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.
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