Principal Quantitative Strategist
PrincipalQuantitativeStrategist-AFCModelling
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“Principal Quantitative Strategist - AFC Modelling at Principal Quantitative Strategist. Skills: Transaction Monitoring models, model development, model deployment, AI/ML, model governance, APAC transaction monitoring model framework. Define and execute the APAC transaction monitoring model framework, including coverage, data, model development, and optimization, aligned with global strategy. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale model development and deployment initiatives”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver efficiency, control, and transformation outcomes; ensuring effective detection of suspicious activity; contributing to ongoing capability development; improving, implementing, and maintaining these models to ensure comprehensive coverage across products, services, and emerging typologies; aligned with global strategy; translate detection gaps into model enhancements; adhere to model governance standards; supported by robust metrics and reporting; Drive continuous improvement of model performance, transparency, and effectiveness; enhance detection capabilities; ensure consistency in model strategy and execution; driving standards, governance, and continuous enhancement across these capabilities
Industry & Context.
data-driven insights
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, Statistics) or equivalent experience, hands-on experience in model development, proven leadership experience managing teams or initiatives, Demonstrated experience applying modern Machine Learning and AI techniques, ideally in a regulated or financial services environment, understanding of transaction monitoring data, including data quality, completeness, integrity, and lineage considerations, Solid knowledge of model governance, regulatory expectations, and risk management frameworks, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate both strategic vision and execution plans, Good understanding of financial products across corporate banking, investment banking, private banking, and asset management, Ability to work effectively in a global, matrix organization, Fluency in English (written and spoken)
What You'll Do.
Define and execute the APAC transaction monitoring model framework
aligned with global strategy
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale model development and deployment initiatives
Partner closely with regional Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) stakeholders to translate detection gaps into model enhancements using data-driven insights
Support and implement key data initiatives
including data lineage
data quality controls
Ensure transaction monitoring systems and scenarios adhere to model governance standards and are supported by robust metrics and reporting
Drive continuous improvement of model performance
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and advanced analytics approaches (e. g.
AI/ML) to enhance detection capabilities
Represent the function in regulatory discussions
and internal governance forums
Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistency in model strategy and execution
Serve as the lead for Global Ongoing Model Performance Monitoring (OPM) and the Model Tuning Center of Excellence
and continuous enhancement across these capabilities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead cross-functional teams; Partner closely with regional Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) stakeholders; Collaborate with global teams
Communication Scope
interpersonal and communication skills; ability to articulate both strategic vision and execution plans; Fluency in English (written and spoken)
Process & Methodology
delivery focus, delivery initiatives
Full Job Description
## _**Job Description:**_ **Job Title: Principal Quantitative Strategist - AFC Modelling** **Corporate Title: Director** **Location: Bangalore, India** **Role Description** * Group Strategic Analytics (GSA) is part of the Group Chief Operating Office (COO), acting as a bridge between the Bank’s business and infrastructure functions to deliver efficiency, control, and transformation outcomes. * You will join the Global Strategic Analytics team focusing on the strategy, development, and deployment of Transaction Monitoring models. The team delivers industry-leading solutions leveraging both qualitative and quantitative analytics on Deutsche Bank’s client activities. * In this role, you will apply advanced data science methodologies to design and enhance Transaction Monitoring models, ensuring effective detection of suspicious activity. You will work as part of a global, collaborative team, combining technical expertise with strong delivery focus, and contributing to ongoing capability development. The role also serves as the Regional Head for APAC Transaction Monitoring, as well as the lead for Global Ongoing Model Performance Monitoring (OPM) and the Model Tuning Center of Excellence. * Transaction Monitoring models aim to identify unusual customer transactions and behavioral patterns to detect potential financial crime risks and support regulatory reporting obligations. Reporting to the Global Head of Transaction Control Strats, you will play a key role in improving, implementing, and maintaining these models to ensure comprehensive coverage across products, services, and emerging typologies. **What we’ll offer you** As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy, * Best in class leave policy. * Gender neutral parental leaves * 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral) * Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education * Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members * Comp
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