Data Scientist
New York, New York

What will you be doing?

• On behalf of global financial services firm, utilize mathematics and statistics to perform data analysis to support the identification, measurement and prevention of Conduct Risk
• Provide solutions for Financial Crime Anti-Money Laundering (AML) ranging from Transaction Monitoring system optimization through non-linear optimization to the development of bespoke reports and dashboards to identify outlier customer and client behavior
• Generate complex insights and actionable Management Information (MI) using Barclays’ automated dashboard development tools
• Enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Company’s AML group
• Partner with Barclays Technology teams to enhance the quality and structure of data used for subsequent Conduct Risk analytics
• Develop innovative ways to gain additional insight from existing data by using graph databases and similar Network Link Analytics approaches
• Engage with stakeholders to identify their key problems and needs, keeping up-to-date with external industry development through research and peer-group meetings and conferences
• Use Data Visualization tools to produce performance-monitoring metrics for Transaction Monitoring processes
• Use data analytics to inform root cause analysis, diagnostics, and to conduct simula
• Produce performance metrics for Market Surveillance processes designed to identify Market Abuse risk
• Use data analytics to spot trends and patterns in data that could indicate broader Conduct Risk, including Conduct Risks relating to Financial Crime and/or Market Abuse

What we’re looking for:

• Requires minimum of Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics/Intelligence, Data Science, or related quantitative field and at least three (3) years of experience in role offered, as a Data Analyst, Operations Researcher, or related occupation within a financial services/brokerage firm
• Must have at least three (3) years of experience with: Performing data analysis using coding languages (Python, SQL, SAS, R); Using knowledge of database design and schemas to understand and query new data sources; Using data visualization tools to create dashboards; Using knowledge of data analytics to inform root cause analysis, diagnostics and to conduct simulations; and Using MS Office applications including Excel

Where will you be working?

You will be working at our New York, New York location at 745 Seventh Avenue. This 37-story office tower is located in Times Square in the heart of Manhattan and features a cafeteria, fitness center and state-of-the-art LED signage on the façade of the building. The building is easily accessible to Restaurants, Shops and Public Transportation.

Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details.

Our Values

Everything we do is shaped by the five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. Our values inform the foundations of our relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how we measure and reward the performance of our colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.

Our Diversity

We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals.

It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Dynamic working gives everyone at Barclays the opportunity to integrate professional and personal lives, if you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with the hiring manager.

Our Benefits

Our customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. That's why at Barclays we offer a range of benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances. These include a competitive salary and pension, health care and all the tools, technology and support to help you become the very best you can be. We are proud of our dynamic working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with us.

Salary/Rate Minimum/yr: $140,000
Salary/Rate Maximum/yr: $140,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

This position is eligible for incentives pursuant to Barclays Employee Referral Program.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 50 countries and employing around 83,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.