Data Analyst-AML Independent Validation

Role Overview: As an Anti Money Laundering (AML) Independent Validation (IV) analyst at Citi Analytics & Information Management team in Bangalore, you will be responsible for conducting Independent Validation on AML Scenario validation, complex statistical analysis, data visualizations, and data processing based on globally consistent standards and regulatory guidelines. Your role will involve presenting findings in a clear and understandable manner both in writing and verbally, ensuring high levels of integrity, quality, and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities: - Perform Independent Validation of AML Scenarios, KPI reports, AML Cards Scenarios, etc., following the AML Global Methodology and compliance with governance policy and OCC requirements - Apply statistical methods to organize, analyze, and interpret data for validations - Present validation outcomes to sponsors and stakeholders, providing data pulls and reports directly from Oracle Database and EAP - Write efficient SQL and PL/SQL queries in a complex Large-Scale database environment - Evaluate validation assumptions, data completeness, limitations, and methodology of scenarios/tools being validated - Prepare validation reports in a detailed and structured manner, including clear conclusions based on the analysis performed - Use visualization techniques to display data and analysis results in presentations understandable by non-technical readers - Conduct annual validation performance assessments and perform above the Line testing for transaction monitoring thresholds - Ensure Data Quality and Reliability Qualifications: - 3-5 years of experience in the Analytics Industry - Previous experience with Financial Services companies - Experience with Mantas and AML monitoring systems is a plus - Good working knowledge of SAS, SQL, Hive, Python, PySpark, Impala, Excel & VBA - Basic knowledge of Big Data/Hadoop architecture and Segmentation, Clustering techniques - Strong Statistics and Data Analytics academic background - Experience in reporting analysis results and presenting findings clearly - Ability to communicate technical requirements and work well with a variety of people - Self-motivated with a high desire for self-development and learning - Masters in a numerate subject such as Mathematics, Operational Research, Business Administration, Economics (Note: Additional details about the company were not present in the provided job description.),