Associate

Description

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.

This list provides a general summary of the minimum qualifications for this position. Meeting this minimum level of standards do not automatically qualify an individual for this position; all candidates will be evaluated based on these minimum standards as well as other criteria relevant to the position, in Cygnus’s sole discretion. In addition, Cygnus retains the discretion to interpret and apply these requirements in its sole discretion.

Physical Factors and Working Conditions

• This role primarily involves desk-based work in a moderately quiet office environment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally stand or move within the office as needed.
• Ability to visually focus on a computer screen for long periods.
• Occasional travel (approximately 20 – 30% of work time) via standard modes of transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on occasion during travel, as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.