Overview

Data Analyst role in AML/KYC based in London with Northern Trust. The Data Analyst will be responsible for analysing financial crime data to provide insights that drive strategic business decisions for management and risk monitoring. This includes interpreting data from the AML/KYC system, building management information reports, mining data for planning purposes, and informing management decisions at both tactical and strategic levels.Key responsibilities include preparing reports and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure financial crime health and efficiency, and involvement in planning, design, and configuration of data within system workflows and data lineage 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 business leaders for improving data completeness and remediation efforts.Data Management and Quality: Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency through data cleaning, validation, and data governance practices. Identify and address data-related issues, develop creative solutions, and drive continuous improvement.Data governance and quality assurance: Understand data management best practices and implement data quality controls.Performance Monitoring: Develop and monitor KPIs and KRIs in line with enterprise risk appetite; prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.Data Mining Skills

Data Preprocessing: Cleaning and preparing data, 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 storing and retrieving data efficiently.Metric Reporting Skills

KPI Development: Define and track Key Performance Indicators relevant to business objectives.Reporting Tools: Proficiency in Power BI or Tableau for dashboards and reports.Data Interpretations: Interpret data trends and translate into actionable insights for stakeholders.Automation: Knowledge of automating reporting processes using Python scripts or Excel macros.Data Governance: Understanding of data governance principles to ensure data quality and compliance in reporting.Qualifications/skills

A college or university degree and/or relevant proven work experience.Prior experience in AML or KYC; with prior experience in management reporting role.Advanced knowledge of AML/KYC/financial crimes regulations and processes to make data-driven decisions.Ability to manage several projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Proficient with Microsoft Office; expert Excel and PowerPoint skills.Comfort manipulating and drawing insight from large data sets from disparate sources.Experience with reporting in Actimize and other KYC systems is beneficial.Results-oriented, organized, efficient and collaborative team player able to work with internal stakeholders across lines of business.Strong work ethic and flexibility to work extended hours when necessary.Attention to detail; ensuring accuracy in data analysis and reporting.Statistical analysis: understanding statistical methods to analyze data effectively.Proficiency in Tableau, Power BI, or Excel for data visualization.Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or R for data manipulation and analysis.Transformation mindset: experience consolidating disparate teams to create a Center of Expertise and mature operating model.Highly collaborative with leadership qualities to influence positively.Experience in end-to-end workflow design leveraging technology and process improvements.Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability support new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and the company commits to an inclusive workplace and flexibility where needed.Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people. Apply today and discuss your flexible working requirements.Seniority level

Entry levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Information Technology

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