Business Analyst (IT) I

5 of the candidates I liked that passed the assignment and went on to the tech interview failed that interview. The feedback I got from the interviewer was that the candidates were mainly PM's and had limited tech experience. Is there something in the posting or discussions with suppliers that we can add to confirm candidates had experience in query/ SQL writing?

Can you please review and shortlist additional candidates?"

Notes from the HM Call:
Shulamit Kashy:

Business Analyst I
Austin, TX (Hybrid-3days onsite)
Duration- Potential to extend, ongoing project, might be extended but wouldn t be able to confirm anything on this
One of the teams for transaction monitoring, Money laundering. Monitor the output of the rules. Make changes according to the rules according to the performance. Identify the new are of AML. Assessing the data from marketplace, analyzing the data and suggesting new rules.
Top skills: Query writing-SQL, Python is a strong preference, Tableau a must have, Communication and writing skills, creating reports, explain the process and write reports. Problem solving.
AML is nice to have, fraud risk, large data analysis, control creations, Big 4, Fintech experience would be a plus.
Data analyst might be considered but would need to have suggesting the control experience.
Degree: experience/degree would be fine
Yrs of experience: 3-5yrs of experience would be good to have
Red flags: prior work experience, job hoppers,
Team: Global team. Calls would be there with Shanghai not on a day to day basis. AML Compliance officer is located in Austin.
Interview: 1 st round with Shulamit, 2 nd round with Stephanie. Might be a technical assignment (Take home assignment on query writing)


Day to Day Responsibilities of this Position and Description of Project:

Responsibilities:
Develop new Anti-Money Laundering Transaction Monitoring rules based on large data analysis and stakeholder feedback
Optimize existing Transaction Monitoring rules based on ATL/BTL analysis as well as feedback from engaging with downstream users
Incorporate Model analysis and insight to better detect and reduce false positive rates.
Provide ongoing and ad hoc reports on rule performance and outcomes.
Additional TM related ad hoc analysis and reviews

Qualifications:
Ability to apply developing AML typologies, analytics, controls quickly and apply them to the transaction monitoring system.
Ability to oversee AML testing and quality assurances in supporting new controls for transaction monitoring.
Ability to multi-task, work independently and a team player with strong collaborative qualities and a positive demeanor.
Strong knowledge and experience with BSA laws, regulations and related compliance requirements, international AML/CFT standards such as those promulgated by the Financial Action Task Force, OFAC compliance.
Federal Law Enforcement, regulator, FIU, or similar experience in the investigation, research, and documentation of money laundering or terrorist financing or 3-5 years of BSA/AML experience.
Thorough working knowledge of the risk indicator trends in money laundering, terrorist financing or other related financial crime and the ability to position our processes to ensure we are able to mitigate those risks at Client's.
Strong writing and oral communication skills.
Analytical, investigative research and documentation skills.
Ability to draft policies, procedures, and management reports.
Ability to work with agility in a fast paced, and rapidly changing environment, within time-critical situations.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Access) including the use of pivot tables.
Ability to work on confidential and sensitive matters with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or related field, law degree, or other widely recognized banking school.
Experience with BSA transaction monitoring or case management applications and related analytics.
SQL Proficiency is mandatory.
Tableau Proficiency is mandatory.
Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, Financial Crimes Specialist, Certified Fraud Examiner, or related professional certification preferred.