Anti-Money Laundering, Senior Data Scientist

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal's Top Employers in 2025. We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal.

The position at a glance
Business Overview:
The U.S. Financial Security Transaction Monitoring Optimization Department's AML Data Scientist is responsible for tuning and optimization, develop AI/ML based AML solutions, capturing business requirements, assisting on the user acceptance testing of a variety of platforms including Actimize based AML monitoring models, as well as, various other AML, KYC, and Sanctions systems as required. Act as a Business/Systems Analyst, Specification Writer, Implementation Support Resource and Subject Matter Advisor, engaging a diverse set of Business groups (Compliance, Business, Risk, etc.) and Technology groups to deliver solutions for Financial Compliance/Regulatory Reporting needs.

In detail
Responsibilities:

• Perform statistical analysis to tune and optimize thresholds and alert scores for new model implementations and existing models including but not limited to negative testing, hypothesis testing, various regression analysis techniques, clustering analysis, tests for activity and behavior variances and other sensitivity and productivity analyses.
• Develop Artificial Intelligence/Machine learning based AML solutions and calibrate them on a regular interval.
• Make recommendations to improve AML monitoring by conceptualizing and developing new risk models or alternative mechanisms like reports and Operational-Controls to address emerging trends and red flags and to mitigate potential risks arising from the use of existing ones used for transaction monitoring.
• Evaluate existing models and scenarios; conducting model and scenario tuning, optimization and validation.
• Conceptualize and develop new rules/models to address emerging trends and red flags.
• Partner with various teams within Compliance, Risk and IT globally for project implementation, to assess impact across the program (like Data Governance, Model Implementation, Red Flag Coverage Assessment, Reporting, Control-Oversight, Policies, Procedures and Training) and to ensure consistency in AML processes without compromising on local coverage requirements.
• Ensure detailed and exhaustive testing of both data and display through UAT test plans, scenarios, scripts and procedures based on business requirements and/or functional specifications of various AML reports, platforms and systems (case management, negative news, etc.).

The Strengths And Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Bachelor's degree (or beyond) with outstanding academic credentials
• 7 – 10 years of relevant experience
• Fluency in english *
• Previous professional experience at a large financial institution or financial services data types
• Understanding statistics, different distributions, hypothesis testing, regression etc.
• Self-sufficiency in SQL (functions, procedures and packages)
• Experience with AML transaction monitoring tools like Actimize, Mantas, Norkom etc.
• Data analytics and mining
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills—the ability to communicate with varied audiences and stakeholders (IT, senior management, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• AML Data Analytics/science professional that can apply data analysis and statistical modeling techniques to improve a business process and present recommendations, not just results, in a non-technical, business-friendly way for consideration by Compliance senior management stakeholders
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Spotfire, Qlikview, Power BI
• Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Knowledge of the English is required.

What's In It For You
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering. Hybrid work arrangements are available for most positions. In-office presence is required a minimum of 3 days per week, one of which must be on a Monday and/or a Friday. BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.

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What You Need To Know

• We will review candidates as they apply, so don't wait to submit your application;
• BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. During the recruitment process, accommodation needs are available at all times for candidates. You will have the chance to make a request for an accommodation during your application.
• You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas' office(s) is an essential function of this position;
• If you are applying and accepted to a position which requires working in/for the U.S. securities industry, you will be required to provide your fingerprints and undergo additional background checks by the FBI. BNP Paribas Securities Corporation is required to maintain a supervisory program over the conduct of its Associated Persons; some of your personal data will be transmitted to the United States of America and made available to US regulators. Please reach out to BNPP for additional information; or you can also find an overview here: 3110. Supervision

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments
At BNP Paribas all employees are on an equal footing allowing us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences.

BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Right Act).

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About Us
BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 63 countries, with more than 180,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.

BNP Paribas' mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.

Since 1961, BNP Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services and investment products.

With over 1,400 employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.

Our certifications and partnerships

• Montreal's Top Employers 2025
• Canada's Best Diversity Employers 2025
• Women in Governance – Parity certified – Platinum certification
• Pride at Work Canada
• Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec
• Synclusiv
• Ready, Willing and Able
• Autisme sans Limites
• LinkedIn Top Companies 2024

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*** While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted***