Data Analyst, Compliance

About

Company: Brown Brothers Harriman
Position: Data Analyst, Compliance
Experience Level: 0 – 3 years
Location: United States – Pittsburgh, PA (Remote)

Note: This is a fully remote role, but to be eligible candidates must reside in the Central NY or Pittsburgh areas.

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting a Compliance Data Analyst to join our Compliance Technology team. In this role you will serving as a data analyst for AML and Sanctions projects, with tasks including data preparation and analysis, model optimization, and metrics reporting. Primary responsibilities include: the examination and analysis of varied data sets to identify improvements to the Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) Transaction Monitoring and Filtering Program; generating targeted datasets pursuant to GFCC and other business partner related queries; and preparing appropriate documentation to assist in the deliverables associated with the New York Department of Financial Services. Further, you will leverage advanced metrics to identify potential AML or Sanctions risks in addition to areas for improvement; working closely with technology and business partners to optimize the GFCC Transaction Monitoring and Filtering programs and to implement enhancements; and developing methods to automate or improve existing manual AML or Sanctions processes.

Responsibilities

Systems

• Prepare ad hoc data sets for stakeholders
• Translate business requirements to develop custom reports and transform data across platforms
• Review changes to BBH data feeds for potential risk to the GFCC Transaction Monitoring and Filtering Program
• Identify issues and recommend technical enhancements to existing models and rulesets to improve productivity
• Prepare supporting documentation for the GFCC Transaction Monitoring and Filtering Program as a part of the deliverables for DFS Regulation Part 504
• Formulating, recommending, and driving the implementation of process and/or systemic improvements

Process

• Review historical alert patterns to identify false positive trends and areas for reduction through systemic rules and models
• Identify and communicate impacts to resources (people) or processes associated with project initiatives or other changes

Requirements

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Digital Forensics, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Ability to read and understand financial transaction records
• Proficiency with SQL, familiarity with relational database architecture (Oracle, SQL Server)
• Ability to analyze and manipulate large datasets
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, including the ability to identify, assess and recommend solutions to problems
• Strong analytical writing skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and follow‑up skills required
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize varying workloads
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with the team and other lines of business in a professional manner
• Familiarity with business intelligence or analytical tools (e.g., Alteryx), a plus
• General understanding of compliance or BSA/AML and OFAC laws, regulatory requirements, risks and red flags, a plus