Compliance Data Analyst

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What You Can Expect At BBH:

If you join BBH you will find a collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. You will have direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm. We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Ultimately we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.

Join us as a Compliance Data Analyst

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.

Some of your key responsibilities include:  

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

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

NOTE - this is a fully remote role, but to be eligible candidates must reside in the Central NY or Pittsburgh areas.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

   

Salary Range

$55k-$65k base salary + annual bonus target

BBH’s compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.