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Senior Quantitative Finance Analyst, AML Model Development
Senior Quantitative Finance Analyst, AML Model Development-June 2024
Atlanta
Jun 23, 2026
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Merrill Lynch Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals and businesses. We focus on helping all clients pursue the
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About Senior Quantitative Finance Analyst, AML Model Development

  Job Description:

  This role is a Senior Quantitative Finance Analyst within the model development team for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) detection models.

  These models identify potentially suspicious behaviors for further evaluation by our in-house investigation teams. This area has a unique appetite for a wide scope of model methodologies, from simple rules-based models to advanced machine learning and AI models which facilitates opportunities for both immediate, effective contribution on team priorities and personal development through exposure to advanced modeling techniques. Our statistical toolkit includes various numerical procedures, with a recent emphasis on enhancing custom, AML domain-specific performance testing and evaluation capabilities. Python and PySpark serve as our primary programming languages, in addition to SQL for extracting data from Hadoop and other databases.

  Responsible for independently conducting quantitative analytics and complex modeling projects.Leads efforts in development of new models, analytic processes or system approaches.Creates documentation for all activities and may work with technology staff in design of any system to run models developed.Incumbents possess excellent quantitative/analytic skills and are able to influence strategic direction, as well as develop tactical plans..

  Required Skills:

  Successful candidates will have a Masters or PhD in Math, Economics, Statistics, or similar discipline, and a minimum 5 years relevant experience.Ability to work in a large, complex organization, and influence various stakeholders and partnersSelf-starter; Initiates work independently, before being askedStrong team player able to seamlessly transition between contributing individually and collaborating on team projects; Understands that individual actions may require input from manager or peers; Knows when to include othersStrong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate quantitative topics to technical and non-technical audiencesAbility to effectively presents findings, data, and conclusions to influence senior leadersStrong programming skills, e.g. Python, SAS, MATLAB or similar languageStrong analytical and problem-solving skills

  Desired Skills:

  The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience

  Solid understanding of AML and Global Financial Crime modelling techniquesExperience with core GRA Model Development Tools (BitBucket, Horizon, PyCharm, JIRA, GRADOC)Broad experience in the design, implementation, and validation of risk modelsGood understanding of current US regulatory environment, including but not limited to AML

  Shift:

  1st shift (United States of America)

  Hours Per Week:

  40

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