Financial Crimes Data Analyst

Executive Director – Bank Financial Crimes Data Analytics

Location: This role is based in San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, or Charlotte, NC, with a flexible work environment requiring four days in the office per week.

Estimated Salary: $195,230 - $351,410.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an Executive Director of Bank Financial Crimes Data Analytics to lead the development and implementation of data-driven solutions within the financial crimes division. This role will collaborate with Fraud and Non-Fraud teams to leverage analytics in solving business challenges using Agile methodologies. The position requires strategic leadership to align data and analytics objectives with enterprise goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute data storage, data exploration, analytics, and information governance strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement analytics solutions supporting key business objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end data management, ensuring effective reporting and analytics delivery.
• Provide thought leadership in data analytics, keeping up with industry trends and best practices.
• Establish and implement data governance policies and compliance standards.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team, ensuring continuous growth and training.
• Manage risks related to business activities, data privacy, and financial crime analytics.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related field (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree).
• 10 years of experience in data and analytics within financial services.
• 4 years of leadership experience, including team management and development.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in business operations, financial outcomes, and emerging industry trends.
• Experience leading projects using Agile methodologies.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Experience managing large-scale databases, structured and unstructured data.
• Strong understanding of risk management, compliance, and regulatory standards.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Fraud and Claims analytics.
• Experience in data governance and oversight.
• Proven ability to develop a data strategy and roadmap.
• Experience implementing an Agile data delivery framework.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary range: $195,230 - $351,410.
• Comprehensive benefits package available.

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in a data-driven, risk-mitigation environment. If you are passionate about leveraging data analytics to combat financial crimes, apply today!