Senior Data Analyst - AML Rules Migration

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Data Analyst - AML Rules Migration

Location: Chicago, IL

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 4 months (with potential for extension; FTE conversion also possible)
• Pay Rate: $60.00 $65.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 37.5 hours/week, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Senior Data Analyst will support a large AML rule migration by testing the deployment of an additional system into the AML SAS Viya environment. This role is focused on business reporting and analytical judgment , not quantitative modeling or algorithm development.

The line of business supports AML transaction monitoring and compliance for payments data (wires and SWIFT) by developing, validating, and reconciling rule-based reporting. The team ensures migrated rules accurately replicate legacy system outputs, documents discrepancies, and supports regulatory and compliance objectives.

The project involves migrating AML rules/reports from a legacy platform to SAS Viya , implementing new process/data flows into SAS Viya with associated AML Transaction Monitoring Rules/Parameters, performing data load validation, reconciling results at record level, identifying and documenting discrepancies (e.g., data availability, date logic changes), refining SAS Viya logic to align new LOB data flows/products with existing AML Rule Typologies, performing defect identification, root cause analysis support, defect resolution tracking and testing, and producing final, well-documented reconciliation artifacts.

This role will offer insight into SAS Viya 4.0 deployments, AML subject-matter experience, and new banking products/services in a supportive, collaborative environment. The Senior Data Analyst will interact with AML Transformation, Delivery & Insights team members, while having the ability to work with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and validate AML rules in SAS Viya
• Compare outputs against existing AML Transaction Monitoring rules
• Investigate discrepancies down to record-level detail
• Determine whether differences can be resolved or must be documented
• Produce clear documentation explaining variances and logic changes
• Communicate findings to stakeholders in clear, business-friendly language
• Support code development and possess strong SQL skills and Proc SQL (SAS)

Required Experience

• 5 7 years of experience in Data Analytics or Business Reporting

Nice-to-Have Experience

• AML domain experience
• Financial services background
• Payments data experience (preferred): Wires, SWIFT, and payments data more broadly
• Prior experience with system or rule migrations
• Familiarity with SAS Viya
• Python experience

Required Skills

• Strong SQL (joins, aggregations, CTEs)
• SAS experience (Base, DATA step, PROC SQL) or strong SQL with ability to adapt to SAS
• Proven experience interpreting results and explaining "why differences exist"
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate ambiguity into clear requirements
• Curious and inquisitive, with strong problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a data quality and validation mindset
• Clear, concise communicator who can present technical findings in business-friendly language
• Stakeholder-focused and collaborative team player

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

• Interview process: 1 2 rounds with the Hiring Manager and team via Microsoft Teams; approximately 1 hour in duration
• Candidates may start while employment history and regulatory credentials are being verified; suppliers have 30 days from the start date to complete verification
• No regulatory credentials are required to be registered upon start

About the Client

This client is a leading financial services and banking institution operating across the U.S. and Canada, supporting enterprise-level banking operations including treasury, payments, compliance, and financial crime prevention. The organization employs thousands of professionals across roles such as business analysts, data analysts, DevOps engineers, and enterprise program analysts who collaborate cross-functionally in a structured, high-accountability environment.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-10680 Industry: Data & Analytics

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\nCompany Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation ( with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.




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Awards

SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015
SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023
Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015
Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023
TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019
NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015

Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation ( with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015