Data Scientist III - Financial Crime Risk Modeling

Work Location:
Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America
Hours
40
Pay Details
$96,130 - $155,950 USD
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Line Of Business
Analytics, Insights, & Artificial Intelligence
Job Description
The Data Scientist III provides technical leadership across the overall Analytics function which may have an enterprise mandate. This role generally provides deep technical knowledge and expertise in client interactions to explain complex data analysis related material.
Department Overview
The US Financial Crime Risk Modeling & Advanced Analytics team within US Financial Crime department is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing the Enterprise Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) models/AI solutions to comply with regulatory requirements/changes and internal policies, support TD's global AML/CTF strategies, address emerging risks, and be in accordance with best industry practice. We are seeking talented data scientists to join us to innovate, drive, and support initiatives and business as usual operations in multiple functional areas including, but not limited to, customer rating, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, emerging risk, model performance monitoring, analytics and reporting.
Depth & Scope

Generally accountable for a significant business management area that typically has enterprise-wide impact or accountability
Enterprise or functional expert, requiring broad managerial and deep specialized knowledge at the enterprise, business, regulatory and industry levels
Undertakes and completes a variety of complex initiatives requiring seasoned specialist knowledge and/or the integration of cross functional processes
Position typically deals with senior/executive management
Works independently on activities related to analysis, design and support of technical data management solutions on various projects ranging in complexity and size
Focuses on longer-range planning for functional area (e.g. 12 months or greater)
May manage and prioritize multiple projects at a given time
Education & Experience

Undergraduate degree or advanced technical degree preferred (e.g., math, physics, engineering, finance or computer science) Graduate's degree preferred with either progressive project work experience or
5+ year of relevant experience; higher degree education and research tenure can be counted
Preferred Skills

Strong foundation in regression, classification, and machine learning models and anomaly detection techniques
Proficiency with Python and SQL is a must
Experience in Financial Crimes / Compliance Risk Analytics is a plus
Hands-on experience with GenAI applications is a strong plus, including but not limited to fine-tuning or prompting LLMs, ability to build analytical solutions using LLM APIs, and use GenAI applications to develop data labeling solutions
Customer Accountabilities

Works closely with business owners to identify opportunities and serves as an ambassador for data science
Is familiar with the business context and data infrastructure and can translate business problems to viable data science solutions
Uses a wide range of programing languages (e.g. Python) and techniques for extracting and preparing data, applying statistics and various advanced analytics, along with business acumen to extract insights from the big data
Visualizes insights from the data to tell and illustrate stories that clearly convey the meaning of results to decision-makers and stakeholders at every level of technical understanding
Collaborates with other partners, such as data and business analysts, software engineers, data engineers, and application developers to develop scalable and sustainable data science solutions that retains long term benefit to the business
Shareholder Accountabilities

Analytical thought leadership and stays current on developments in data mining and the application of data science
Solicits and offers ideas for improving business processes through insights with the objective of improving effectiveness and efficiency
Educates the organization on approaches, such as testing hypotheses and statistical validation of result
Helps the organization understand the principles and the math behind the scientist process to drive organizational alignment
Translates up to date information into continuous improvement activities that enhances performance
Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for business area
Ensures respective programs/policies/practices are well managed, meet business needs, comply with internal and external requirements, and align with business priorities
Participates in cross-functional/enterprise initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk/provide guidance for complex situations
Monitors service, productivity and assesses efficiency levels within own function and implements continuous process/performance improvements where opportunities exist
Leads/facilitates and/or implements action/remediation plans to address performance/risk/governance issues
Actively manages relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and/or control functions and ensures alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts
Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
Employee/Team Accountabilities

Participates fully as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues/points of interest
Provides thought leadership and/or industry knowledge for own area of expertise in own area and participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
Keeps current on emerging trends/developments and grows knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
Participates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
Keeps others informed and up to date about the status/progress of projects and/or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
Contributes to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices
Leads, motivates and develops relationships with internal and external business partners/stakeholders to develop productive working relationships
Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally
Physical Requirements
Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

Domestic Travel – Occasional
International Travel – Never
Performing sedentary work – Continuous
Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
Sitting – Continuous
Standing – Occasional
Walking – Occasional
Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
Squatting – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Kneeling – Never
Crawling – Never
Climbing – Never
Reaching overhead – Never
Reaching forward – Occasional
Pushing – Never
Pulling – Never
Twisting – Never
Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are
TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.
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Additional Information
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.
Colleague Development
If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.
If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.
We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.
Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
Interview Process
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.
Accommodation
TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com. Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.