Data Analyst - BSA Model Development
Company: Wintrust Financial Corporation
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Founded in 1991 with the idea to be the alternative to the big
banks, Wintrust has since grown into a financial services company
with more than $45 billion in assets, headquartered in Rosemont,
Illinois. Through our multiple companies and divisions, we provide
traditional community banking and commercial banking services,
wealth management solutions, commercial and life insurance premium
financing, mortgage origination, and short-term accounts receivable
financing and certain administrative services, such as data
processing of payrolls, billing, and treasury management services.
We provide community-oriented personal and business banking
services to customers located in the greater Chicagoland area,
northwest Indiana, and southern Wisconsin through more than 175
community bank locations.Key AccountabilitiesBSA/AML/OFAC Modeling
- Includes the start to finish development, testing, tuning, and
implementation of BSA Department Models. Activities are conducted
on both 3rd party purchased models as well as homegrown models.
This includes but not limited to writing of code, the training /
fitting of the model parameters, and meeting model risk management
governance requirements.Applied Data Science & Analytics - Includes
the application of Data Science & Analytics to address new and
existing business challenges within the subject of BSA/AML/OFAC.
This includes discovery and clear reporting of business insights
through data visualization tools, as well as recommending,
developing, and implementing best practice business solutions.
Documentation & Presentation - Includes complete & clear
documentation of the Modeling and Analytic activities, as well as
presentation of insights and recommendations to BSA
Leadership.Modeling & Analytics Subject Matter Expert Liaison -
This position is expected to act as a key contact point for other
Wintrust units that have overlapping interest. These other units
are principally IT Application Support, Project Management, IT Data
Management, and other Compliance data analysts. The position is
expected to represent BSA from a Model and Analytics impact
perspective.Scrutiny Response - Includes responding to inquiries
from internal and external validators, as well as regulators.
Responses include but are not limited to explaining models and
solution processes clearly, as well as addressing any official
findings and/or recommendations.Other Duties - Includes addressing
other duties as assigned relevant to the BSA Model Development
Unit.Related ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer
Science, or other Applied Quantitative Field (Significant
Experience, or Degree Candidacy in-lieu of Degree); Master's Degree
or Candidacy Preferred.5+ Years of Model Testing & Tuning
Experience5+ Years of Applied Data Analysis & Reporting
Experience2+ Years of Model Development ExperienceIntermediary in
Database Language Skills (e.g. SQL)Intermediary in Statistical
Analysis Tool Skills (e.g. SAS, R, Microsoft Power Query,
Alteryx)Intermediary in Reporting & Visualization Tools Skills
(e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, Business Objects)Beginner in Programming
Language Skills (e.g. Python)Mastery in Excel or Equivalent
Spreadsheet SkillsHighly skilled at Documentation and Communication
of Analytical and Modeling work/subjects to audiences of varying
degrees of subject knowledge.Beginner skills at responding to 3rd
party reviews/challenges (e.g. Exams and Audits)Preferred Exposure
to the use of ML/AI to solve business casesDemonstrates strong
analytical and problem solving skillsSkilled at teaching and
mentoring other Unit analysts.Excellent Natural Aptitude for
analytics and skill growthNaturally curious and outside the box
thinker, with creative problem solving skillsDesire to work in a
fast growing environment with strong time management skillsWintrust
Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial
services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, national origin,
citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and
expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability,
or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic
protected by law.
Keywords: Wintrust Financial Corporation, Des Plaines , Data Analyst - BSA Model Development, Professions , Des Plaines, Illinois
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