PWC

AML/Sanctions- Data Scientist- Associate

PWC$63K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Economics, Statistics)
  • 1 year of experience in data science or machine learning
  • Advanced skills in SQL for complex data manipulation
  • Proficient in Python for data processing and analysis
  • Familiarity with machine learning concepts and algorithms

Responsibilities

  • Utilize analytical techniques to address issues related to financial crime
  • Engage with clients to build professional relationships
  • Apply SQL and Python for data-driven problem solving
  • Explore machine learning, NLP, and LLMs in project work
  • Contribute to team objectives while enhancing own technical capabilities
  • Adapt to complex scenarios and derive strategic insights
  • Participate in research to advance project goals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous holiday and vacation leave
  • Personal and family sick leave
  • Eligibility for annual discretionary bonus
Full Job Description
Industry/Sector
Banking and Capital Markets

Specialism
Data, Analytics & AI

Management Level
Associate

Job Description & Summary
As part of the Financial Crime Unit team you will apply analytical methods to complex datasets leveraging SQL and Python to tackle financial crime challenges. As an Associate you will focus on learning and contributing to client engagement, building meaningful connections while navigating complex situations to enhance your personal brand and technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

- Utilize analytical techniques to address financial crime issues
- Engage with clients to foster meaningful professional relationships
- Apply SQL and Python for data analysis and problem-solving
- Explore machine learning, NLP, and LLMs in relevant projects
- Contribute to team efforts while enhancing personal technical skills
- Adapt to complex situations and develop strategic insights
- Participate in research to support project objectives
- Uphold professional standards and ethical guidelines

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer and Information Science, Computer and Information Science & Accounting, Economics, Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance & Technology, Engineering, Operations Management/Research, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Processing/Analytics/Science or related field
- 1 year of experience in data science/machine learning

What Sets You Apart

- Interest in financial crime, AML, and fraud analytics
- Skilled in SQL for complex data queries
- Advanced Python skills for data manipulation
- Experience building and deploying machine learning models
- Understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms
- Comfort working with structured and unstructured data
- Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines for data science
- Proficiency in SQL and Python
- Basic understanding of machine learning algorithms and evaluation metrics
- Exposure to frameworks such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, Hugging Face Transformers
- Other quantitative fields of study may be considered

Travel Requirements
Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $63,000 - $140,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

About PWC

PwC is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. PwC firms operate in 157 countries, 742 locations, with 276,000 people. As of 2020, 26% of the workforce worked in the Americas, 26% in Asia, 32% in Western Europe, 5% in Middle East and Africa and 11% in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Learn more about PWC
Size
284,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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