Senior Data Analyst

We are seeking a forensic analytics professional who is naturally curious, investigative, and hypothesis-driven. The successful candidate will be comfortable working directly with datasets containing millions of records, using SQL and Alteryx to explore data and uncover hidden behavioral patterns. They should demonstrate a proven ability to move beyond predefined requirements and independently discover emerging AML typologies, develop defensible detection logic, and enhance the organization's financial crime monitoring capabilities. This contractor position is a remote role in the USA. Responsibilities Design new AML monitoring scenarios or detection models from concept through implementation. Conduct lookback analyses, typology development, threshold calibration, segmentation studies, and alert effectiveness reviews Leverage SQL and Alteryx to perform forensic transaction analysis and identify previously unknown financial crime risks Identify and evaluate transaction networks, customer relationships, and behavioral patterns to uncover previously unidentified financial crime risks Utilize statistical analysis, anomaly detection techniques, behavioral profiling, and risk-based segmentation methodologies Provide supporting data analytics and documentation for SAR narratives, AML investigations, and regulatory responses Requirements Advanced degree in a related field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Finance) 5+ years of experience working with large datasets containing millions