Senior Manager, Data Science

Role Overview: As a Financial Crime Analytics Expert at Standard Chartered, you will be responsible for strategic thinking and technical expertise in financial crime detection and prevention. Your role will involve designing, developing, and deploying analytics/models to detect suspicious activities and financial crime. You will need to possess technical expertise, a strategic mindset for enhancing Transaction Monitoring effectiveness, and good familiarity with compliance regulations in the financial sector. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and deploy models for anomaly detection, behaviour profiling, network analysis, and predictive scoring for Transaction Monitoring Solutions. - Act as a single Point of Contact for assigned AML Transaction Monitoring Modelling related matters. - Perform data exploration, feature engineering, and ensure models are accurate, efficient, and scalable. - Support analytical processes to enhance red flag monitoring and optimize cases for investigation through AI/ML models and analytical processes. - Improve processes such as threshold tuning, reconciliation, segmentation, and optimization associated with the Transaction Monitoring function across various products. - Mentor and conduct training programs to bring new joiners and teams up to speed on new business requirements. - Provide coaching to peers and new hires to ensure they are highly engaged and performing to their potential. - Promote and embed a culture of risk awareness, where ethical, legal, regulatory, and policy compliant conduct is the norm. - Apply Group and FCC policies and processes to manage risks effectively. Qualification Required: - 8 years of hands-on experience in Transaction Monitoring design and development with at least 5 years focused on financial crime threat risk mitigation. - Strong background in deploying models within Transaction Monitoring or compliance environment with a solid understanding of AML/CFT regulations. - Post Graduate degree in Management/Statistics/Mathematics OR Graduate degree in Engineering from a reputed institution. - Certification from the ACAMS - Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists or equivalent. - Strong coding skills in Python, R, SQL and familiarity with data engineering practices for model integration. About Standard Chartered: Standard Chartered is an international bank that is nimble enough to act and big enough for impact. With a history of over 170 years, the bank aims to make a positive difference for clients, communities, and employees. Standard Chartered values diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement. If you are looking for a purposeful career in a bank that makes a difference, Standard Chartered is the place for you. The bank celebrates unique talents and advocates for inclusion to drive commerce and prosperity. Role Overview: As a Financial Crime Analytics Expert at Standard Chartered, you will be responsible for strategic thinking and technical expertise in financial crime detection and prevention. Your role will involve designing, developing, and deploying analytics/models to detect suspicious activities and financial crime. You will need to possess technical expertise, a strategic mindset for enhancing Transaction Monitoring effectiveness, and good familiarity with compliance regulations in the financial sector. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and deploy models for anomaly detection, behaviour profiling, network analysis, and predictive scoring for Transaction Monitoring Solutions. - Act as a single Point of Contact for assigned AML Transaction Monitoring Modelling related matters. - Perform data exploration, feature engineering, and ensure models are accurate, efficient, and scalable. - Support analytical processes to enhance red flag monitoring and optimize cases for investigation through AI/ML models and analytical processes. - Improve processes such as threshold tuning, reconciliation, segmentation, and optimization associated with the Transaction Monitoring function across various products. - Mentor and conduct training programs to bring new joiners and teams up to speed on new business requirements. - Provide coaching to peers and new hires to ensure they are highly engaged and performing to their potential. - Promote and embed a culture of risk awareness, where ethical, legal, regulatory, and policy compliant conduct is the norm. - Apply Group and FCC policies and processes to manage risks effectively. Qualification Required: - 8 years of hands-on experience in Transaction Monitoring design and development with at least 5 years focused on financial crime threat risk mitigation. - Strong background in deploying models within Transaction Monitoring or compliance environment with a solid understanding of AML/CFT regulations. - Post Graduate degree in Management/Statistics/Mathematics OR Graduate degree in Engineering from a reputed institution. - Certification from the ACAMS - Association of Certified A