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Job Purpose & Scope

Responsible for collating, automating, and maintaining all Fraud Analytics & Technology metrics, analytical functions, and initiatives in support of regulatory processes. Develops tailored dashboards and visualizations to empower end-users and facilitate operations and business functions. Advances current processes such as, but not limited to, the Financial Crimes Risk Management Council Deck and Fraud Risk Assessments.

Essential Job Functions

+ Works with Financial Crimes Risk Management, Fraud Risk Management, and Quantitative Modeling Team (QMT) in the pursuit of strengthening, maintaining, and presenting analytics in support of fraud initiatives at Bank OZK.

+ In collaboration with Financial Crimes Analytics, effectively communicates processes, methodologies, and findings to Bank senior or executive management, federal regulators, auditors, and assessors of model risk.

+ Analyzes risk inputs and conducts research and analysis of the performance of existing strategies while ensuring adherence to regulatory based initiatives, procedural alignment with fraud policies, and a strong control environment.

+ Executes a hands-on approach to data mining, data visualization, documentation of requirements and processes, and design of process flow diagrams.

+ Manages the prioritization of analytical endeavors that are underway in the Financial Crimes Analytics function.

+ Provides fraud analytical support to various business lines to develop robust methodology, execution, and evaluation framework to assess fraud risks.

+ Leverages expert business/analytical knowledge to participate in or lead discussions with cross functional teams to understand and collaborate on highly complex business objectives and influence solution strategies.

+ Incorporates visualization techniques to support the relevant points of the analysis and ease the understanding for less technical audiences.

+ Integrates and transforms disparate data sources and determines the appropriate data hygiene techniques to apply.

+ Develops thorough documentation for relevant tasks and responsibilities.

+ Understands and adopts emerging technologies to enhance Fraud Analytics capabilities.

+ Participates in projects related to system enhancements and implementations as a significant stakeholder within Financial Crimes Analytics.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

+ Knowledge of AML, Fraud, KYC, and OFAC principles to enable development of meaningful metrics to support program development and enhancement.

+ Ability to demonstrate forward-thinking and see beyond own tasks to work toward developing long-term efficiencies.

+ Ability to apply general knowledge of fraud risks, frameworks, program executions, and data flows into strategic initiatives.

+ Ability to demonstrate awareness of multiple metrics, analytics, and initiatives to ensure data lineage and application is consistent across diverse reporting.

+ Ability to automate daily, weekly monthly, quarterly, and annual data or metrics.

+ Ability to work independently without supervision.

+ Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

+ Ability to develop effective presentations for various levels and audiences within a financial services organization.

+ Ability to follow Bank policy, procedures, and guidelines.

+ Ability to maintain good punctuality and attendance to work.

+ Ability to utilize discretion and sound judgment in decision-making

+ Skill in using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Basic Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in business analytics and information systems or related field, or commensurate work experience, required; master’s degree in business analytics and information systems or related field, preferred.

+ 5+ years of experience in analyzing data for patterns, trends, threats, and opportunities, including developing recommendations based on observations, required.

+ 3+ years of prior experience using/applying analytical tools (i.e., R, SAS, Python) and data visualization tools (i.e., Power BI, Tableau, Micro Strategy), required.

+ Prior financial institution work experience, preferred.

+ BSA/AML Certification or willingness to obtain within 18 months of hire, preferred.

Job Expectations

Job Expectations: O perate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation.

Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills, and job standards required. Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.

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EEO Statement

Bank OZK is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Member FDIC.