Senior Data Analyst, EFTR AML

Apex Systems, Inc.

Job#: 3021797

Job Description:

Senior Data Analyst, EFTR AML

Role Overview

The Senior Data Analyst (DA) will support AML (AntiMoney Laundering) operations with a specialization in EFTR (Electronic Funds Transfer Reporting). This role requires deep analytical expertise, strong datalineage capabilities, and the ability to work across a complex ecosystem of 32+ upstream source systems to ensure accurate monitoring of wire transactions.

The DA will act as a key liaison between business stakeholders, technology teams, and operational groups, helping to trace data from its origin through to AML platforms and ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. EFTR & AML Data Analysis

• Conduct detailed analysis of EFTR data and related AML data flows.
• Trace transactional data from multiple upstream systems through ingestion, transformation, and AML processing.
• Investigate discrepancies, anomalies, and dataquality issues across the endtoend flow.
• Support wiretransaction monitoring and reporting processes.

2. Data Mapping & Lineage

• Create and maintain comprehensive datamapping documentation.
• Perform rootcause analysis on breaks in data lineage or unexpected results.
• Partner with sourcesystem owners to understand data origin, definitions, and transformation logic.

3. Business & Technology Partnership

• Work closely with business partners to define data needs and translate regulatory requirements into technical analysis.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and support teams to resolve issues and validate system behavior.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

4. Production Support & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in a 24/7 AML support model as needed, assisting with escalated production issues.
• Recommend improvements in data quality, data controls, and monitoring effectiveness.
• Support QA activities related to EFTR and AML processing.

Required Skills & Experience

Core Data Analyst Skillsets

• Advanced SQL proficiency (complex joins, window functions, profiling, data validation).
• Data lineage and mapping expertise across large, multisystem environments.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to investigate ambiguous or unclear data scenarios.
• Experience with ETL pipelines and understanding of how data is transformed across systems.
• Ability to interpret transactionlevel data, especially in payments, banking, or AML contexts.

AML / EFTR Domain Expertise

• Deep understanding of AML processes, including:
  • Wiretransaction monitoring
  • Regulatory reporting
  • Suspicious activity detection
• Experience working with EFTR or similar electronic fundstransfer datasets (SWIFT, Fedwire, EFT/ACH, international payments, etc.).

Technical Skills

• Strong SQL (required).
• Familiarity with:
  • Data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent)
  • Scriptbased data analysis (Python or SAS is an asset)
  • ETL tools and dataintegration platforms

Soft Skills

• Ability to communicate complex data issues clearly to senior business stakeholders.
• Strong documentation and requirementsgathering skills.
• Collaborative, able to work with crossfunctional teams (business, compliance, technology).
• Detailoriented, highly organized, and comfortable working through long, multistep investigations.

Preferred Attributes

• Background in financial services, AML, compliance, or payments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a productionsupport environment.
• Experience in environments with 24/7 operational support teams.
• Comfortable performing deepdive analysis that may require extended investigative cycles.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.