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Position Overview

Cygnus Compliance is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Associate to support our regulatory compliance and anti-financial crime initiatives related projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leveraging business intelligence (BI), data analytics, and statistical modeling to enhance Anti-Money Laundering (AML), sanctions, and other regulatory compliance processes. This role requires a strong understanding of data analytics, financial regulations, and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Develop and implement BI solutions, data analysis techniques, and data collection strategies to optimize AML, sanctions, and regulatory compliance applications.
• Use SQL, Python, ETL, and visualization tools to create reports and dashboards for senior management, improving compliance process efficiency and performance.
• Conduct data mapping, reconciliation, and quality assessments of financial transactions and banking source data.
• Regulatory Compliance (AML, Sanctions, KYC & Risk Assessment)
• Develop and analyze transaction data patterns using advanced statistical modeling to detect anomalies and potential financial crimes.
• Provide data-driven insights and actionable recommendations to refine and enhance AML and sanctions monitoring.

Process Optimization & Automation

• Develop and optimize SQL stored procedures to improve and validate various compliance systems.
• Automate data workflows and reporting processes to enhance regulatory monitoring and decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement & Project Execution

• Collaborate with internal team member to gather and translate business and data requirements into actionable insights.
• Participate in project status meetings, providing regular updates to project leads.
• Contribute to special projects and internal initiatives, driving innovation and improved compliance methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, Data Science, Computer Science or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in data analytics, or a closely related area.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and Excel for data manipulation and analysis.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills, with experience in data analytics, BI tools.
• Experience with BI visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for reporting and dashboard creation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex data insights to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proactive problem-solver with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Prior experience in financial services, risk management, or compliance consulting is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jersey City, NJ 07310