Overview
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Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized financial institution with a long history of service, expertise, and integrity. The Data Analyst will join the First Line of Defence (1LOD) AML/KYC function and report to the Head of AML/KYC Program Management – 1LOD, within the COO office. The role focuses on analyzing financial crime data to provide insights for management and risk monitoring, and on interpreting data from the AML/KYC system to support tactical and strategic decisions.
The position involves preparing reports, collaborating with stakeholders, and participating in data planning, design and workflow configuration across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
* Analysis and Modelling: Lead KYC data analysis to identify trends, gaps, and develop a reporting cadence to support decision-making and risk monitoring. Provide recommendations to improve data completeness and remediation efforts.
* Data Management & Quality: Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency through cleaning, validation, and data governance practices; address data-related issues and drive continuous improvement.
* Data Governance and Quality Assurance: Implement data quality controls and apply data management best practices.
* Performance Monitoring: Develop and monitor KPIs and KRIs aligned with enterprise risk appetite. Prepare clear financial crime reports, dashboards, and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
Data Mining Skills
* Data Preprocessing: Cleaning and preparing data for analysis, handling missing values and outliers.
* Pattern Recognition: Identify trends, patterns and anomalies in large datasets.
* Data Warehousing: Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and tools for efficient storage and retrieval.
Metric Reporting Skills
* KPI Development: Define and track KPIs relevant to business objectives.
* Reporting Tools: Proficiency with Power BI or Tableau for dashboards and reports.
* Data Interpretations: Translate data trends into actionable insights for stakeholders.
* Automation: Knowledge of automating reporting with Python scripts or Excel macros.
* Data Governance: Understand data governance to ensure quality and compliance in reporting.
Qualifications/Skills
* College/university degree and/or relevant proven work experience.
* Prior AML or KYC experience; experience in a management reporting role is a plus.
* Advanced knowledge of AML/KYC/financial crimes regulations and processes for data-driven decisions.
* Ability to manage several projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
* Comfort manipulating large datasets from disparate sources.
* Experience with Actimize and other KYC systems is beneficial.
* Results-oriented, organized, and collaborative team player with strong work ethic and flexibility to work extended hours when needed.
* Ability to interact with internal stakeholders at all levels and across multiple lines of business.
* Attention to detail and Statistical Analysis skills; familiarity with Python or R for data manipulation is a plus.
* Knowledge of Tableau, Power BI, or Excel for data visualization.
* Transformation mindset and experience in consolidating disparate teams to create one Center of Expertise.
Working With Us
Northern Trust is committed to an inclusive workplace and accommodating individuals with disabilities. We value flexibility and a collaborative culture, with opportunities for movement within the organization and accessible leadership.
For further information and to apply, please visit the company website via the Apply button.
Reasonable accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.
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