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Function: BCM Data & Advanced Analytics With a startup spirit and 115,000+ curious and courageous minds, we have the expertise to go deep with the worlds biggest brandsand we have fun doing it. We dream in digital, dare in reality, and reinvent the ways companies work to make an impact far bigger than just our bottom line. We’re harnessing the power of technology and humanity to create meaningful transformation that moves us forward in our pursuit of a world that works better for people. Now, we’re calling upon the thinkers and doers, those with a natural curiosity and a hunger to keep learning, keep growing., People who thrive on fearlessly experimenting, seizing opportunities, and pushing boundaries to turn our vision into reality. And as you help us create a better world, we will help you build your own intellectual firepower. Welcome to the relentless pursuit of better. Inviting applications for the role of Manager/ Assistant Manager, Behavioral Modeler (Development/Validation) In this role, you will be responsible for Development or Validation of Behavioral Models (models in the area of Financial Crime like Fraud or AML, Marketing Campaigns, Adjudication models etc.) for banking and financial institutions. Responsibilities also include staying abreast on modeling policies, crafting whitepapers, and preparing artifacts for model development and validation. Responsibilities You will be primarily working as a consultant for the centralized advanced analytics team of a banking or financial firm as Behavioral Model Development/Validation and Researcher Specialist. The role will require interacting with various business units including their risk, finance, controllership stakeholders etc. You will also be responsible for coordinating with auditors and model development or validation teams to ensure the Enterprise Modeling Governance standards are followed; Your activities will include, but will not be limited to the following: Provide analytical support for recommending actions to mitigate risk and use judgment-based decision-making regarding policies and procedures. Assess the quality of the data for model development as well as inputs to the model, providing recommendations to improve the data quality at the source. Developing Machine Learning based models and/or statistical and mathematical models, rule fine tuning/optimization, testing, reviewing, and performing validation activities and prepare end to end model documentation. Propose recommendations to improve monitoring systems and capabilities based on identified risk and control gaps. Conducting in-depth research on existing and emerging policies related to behavioral modeling and contributing to the creation of whitepapers. Researching and contributing to artifacts creation as required in a consulting role. Qualifications we seek in you! Minimum qualifications Experience in developing, validating models and risk management of behavioral models (preferably in financial crime like AML or Fraud models, additional expertise in marketing campaign models or adjudication models using machine learning techniques are preferred) Hands-on experience application of AI, ML, Deep Learning techniques (Neural Networks, RNN, CNN, LSTM, Decision Tree, Random Forest, SVM, Naive Bayes etc.) for development of predictive models Statistical modeling experience including regression, time series, Markov TPM, survival techniques etc. Detailed knowledge of data analysis / analytics / mining techniques Hands on expertise in SQL, ETL, SAS, Python, R working with large data sets. Strong scripting and automation experience using SAS/Python/R etc. Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (Statistics/Economics/Finance/Data Science etc.) Strong client management and communication/presentation skills – written & verbal. Self-driven, proactive, “can-do” attitude. Ability to work under ambiguity and with minimal supervision. Strong project management experience and demonstrated expertise of communicating and coordinating across multiple business units. Strong project management orientation with ability to work under time-sensitive commitments. Lead projects and teams - provide thought leadership, technical guidance, training, and oversight. Preferred qualifications Strong networking, negotiation and influencing skills. Prior experience in financial crime, machine learning models
