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Overview
The Financial Crime Data Analyst & Governance position is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data governance, analytics, reporting, and business intelligence solutions supporting the Financial Crime Prevention (FCP) Program, including BSA/AML, OFAC, Fraud, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Customer Risk Management, Transaction Monitoring, Case Management, and Regulatory Reporting functions. This role serves as the primary liaison between Financial Crime Prevention, Information Technology, Enterprise Data & Analytics, Operations, and third-party solution providers to ensure data integrity, governance, automation, and optimization of financial crime systems and reporting. The position is responsible for maintaining data lineage and mapping documentation, developing automated reporting solutions, supporting system implementations and enhancements, monitoring data quality, and providing actionable analytics to support executive management, regulatory examinations, audits, and strategic decision-making. The Financial Crime Data Analyst & Governance professional assists in evaluating data quality, reporting methodologies, system functionality, and operational efficiencies to strengthen the Bank's Financial Crime Prevention Program and support regulatory excellence.
Financial Crime Analytics & Reporting
- Design, develop, maintain, and enhance analytics and reporting solutions supporting BSA/AML, OFAC, Fraud, Customer Risk Management, EDD, Transaction Monitoring, and Case Management functions.
- Develop and maintain automated dashboards, scorecards, visualizations, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and management reports utilizing business intelligence tools.
- Produce recurring and ad hoc reports as needed to support executive management, Board reporting, regulatory examinations, audits, and operational management.
- Perform trend analysis, root cause analysis, and statistical assessments to identify emerging financial crime risks, operational challenges, and improvement opportunities.
- Translate analytical findings into executive-ready presentations, dashboards, and actionable recommendations.
Fraud Analytics & Financial Crime Intelligence
- Develop and maintain analytical reporting related to fraud trends, fraud losses, account takeover activity, elder financial exploitation, mule activity, check fraud, ACH fraud, wire fraud, digital fraud, and emerging financial crime typologies.
- Partner with Fraud Director and business stakeholders to identify suspicious trends and recommend enhancements to fraud detection strategies and controls.
- Support fraud rule optimization, model performance monitoring, and detection effectiveness reporting.
- Analyze internal and external data sources to support proactive identification of financial crime risks.
Data Governance & Quality Management
- Maintain the Financial Crime Prevention data governance framework, including data inventories, data dictionaries, business definitions, source systems, reporting calculations, and lineage documentation.
- Establish and maintain data quality standards, controls, reconciliations, and exception monitoring processes.
- Conduct periodic reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and integrity of data utilized within Financial Crime Prevention systems and reporting processes.
- Investigate data quality issues, coordinate remediation efforts, and track resolution of identified deficiencies.
- Maintain documentation supporting governance, audit, regulatory, and model validation requirements.
System Integration, Data Mapping & Technology Support
- Lead business-side data mapping initiatives supporting Financial Crime applications, including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, fraud detection, customer risk rating, and case management platforms.
- Collaborate with Technology, Enterprise Data & Analytics, Operations, and vendors to design, validate, and optimize source-to-target data mappings.
- Participate in system implementations, upgrades, conversions, data migrations, and enhancement projects.
- Support user acceptance testing (UAT), data validation, reconciliation activities, and post-implementation monitoring.
- Maintain system inventories, data flow diagrams, reporting inventories, issue logs, and technology governance documentation.
- Serve as subject matter expert for Financial Crime data flows and data architecture.
Reporting Automation & Process Optimization
- Identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities to automate reporting, data collection, reconciliations, and operational processes across the Financial Crime Prevention Program.
- Partner with Financial Crime Prevention management, Information Technology and Data teams to develop automated data feeds, reporting solutions, workflows, and integrations.
- Utilize advanced analytics, business intelligence tools, artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, and emerging technologies to improve operational effectiveness and reporting efficiency.
- Support initiatives focused on reducing manual effort, improving data accuracy, and enhancing program scalability.
Regulatory, Audit & Risk Support
- Support OCC examinations, regulatory reviews, internal audits, external audits, and model validation activities by providing reports, analytics, and supporting documentation.
- Develop and maintain reporting supporting Enterprise-wide BSA/AML, Fraud, and OFAC Risk Assessments.
- Assist with risk metric development, threshold monitoring, issue tracking, and remediation activities.
- Ensure reporting methodologies and analytics remain aligned with evolving regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
- Maintain thorough documentation of reporting assumptions, methodologies, controls, and governance processes.
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Collaborate with Financial Crime Prevention leadership, Operations, Information Technology, Data & Analytics, Risk Management, and business units to support strategic initiatives and operational objectives.
- Act as a central point of contact for Financial Crime data, reporting, governance, and analytics-related inquiries.
- Provide training, guidance, and support to stakeholders utilizing Financial Crime dashboards, reports, and analytical tools.
- Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives supporting the continued maturity of the Financial Crime Prevention Program.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Financial Crime, AML, Fraud, Risk Analytics, Data Analytics, Compliance Analytics, Business Intelligence, or related disciplines.
- Experience supporting financial institutions, FinTechs, regulatory compliance functions, or financial crime prevention programs.
- Experience supporting transaction monitoring platforms, sanctions screening solutions, fraud detection applications, customer risk rating systems, or case management platforms.
- Experience with reporting automation, dashboard development, and business intelligence solutions.
- Experience participating in system implementations, integrations, data migrations, and technology projects.
- Experience supporting regulatory examinations, internal audits, external audits, or model validation activities.
- Advanced knowledge of BSA/AML, OFAC, Fraud Prevention, Customer Due Diligence, and Financial Crime Risk Management principles.
- Strong understanding of financial crime typologies, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and fraud detection methodologies.
- Advanced proficiency with reporting, business intelligence, and analytics tools including Power BI, SQL, Excel, Tableau, SSRS, SAS, Python, or equivalent technologies.
- Strong knowledge of data governance, data lineage, data mapping, and data quality management principles.
- Experience developing dashboards, automated reporting solutions, and executive management reporting.
- Ability to design, validate, and document data mappings and source-to-target transformations.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
- Ability to analyze large and complex data sets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present information to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
- Knowledge of Financial Crimes Screening, Client Risk Rating, Transaction Monitoring, and Case Management solutions (i.e., Actimize, Verafin, LexisNexis Risk Solutions) preferred.
- Knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotic process automation, and emerging analytics technologies preferred.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and/or relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Benefits & Perks
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your success:
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans with employer contributions.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) with matching.
- Paid Time Off & Holidays: Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Wellness Support: Access to mental health and financial wellness resources. Visit our benefits page to learn more Benefits! Join City National Bank of Florida. The possibilities are endless.
Special Information To Candidates
Equal Opportunity
City National Bank of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any status protected by federal, state, or Florida law. We comply with the ADA and applicable Florida laws.
Interview Guidelines
To ensure a fair interview process, the use of AI wearables, AT tools, AI applications, or other external assistance is strictly prohibited.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the hiring process, please contact our Talent Attraction team at talent.attraction@citynational.com.
About us
Think BIG. Achieve More. At City National Bank of Florida, we invest in our people and the communities we serve. Join a team where ambitious careers and meaningful relationships thrive together. We’re entrepreneurs at heart—growing fast, making an impact, and shaping the future of banking in Florida. To learn more about City National Bank of Florida visit About Us!
Overview
The Financial Crime Data Analyst & Governance position is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data governance, analytics, reporting, and business intelligence solutions supporting the Financial Crime Prevention (FCP) Program, including BSA/AML, OFAC, Fraud, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Customer Risk Management, Transaction Monitoring, Case Management, and Regulatory Reporting functions. This role serves as the primary liaison between Financial Crime Prevention, Information Technology, Enterprise Data & Analytics, Operations, and third-party solution providers to ensure data integrity, governance, automation, and optimization of financial crime systems and reporting. The position is responsible for maintaining data lineage and mapping documentation, developing automated reporting solutions, supporting system implementations and enhancements, monitoring data quality, and providing actionable analytics to support executive management, regulatory examinations, audits, and strategic decision-making. The Financial Crime Data Analyst & Governance professional assists in evaluating data quality, reporting methodologies, system functionality, and operational efficiencies to strengthen the Bank's Financial Crime Prevention Program and support regulatory excellence.
Financial Crime Analytics & Reporting
- Design, develop, maintain, and enhance analytics and reporting solutions supporting BSA/AML, OFAC, Fraud, Customer Risk Management, EDD, Transaction Monitoring, and Case Management functions.
- Develop and maintain automated dashboards, scorecards, visualizations, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and management reports utilizing business intelligence tools.
- Produce recurring and ad hoc reports as needed to support executive management, Board reporting, regulatory examinations, audits, and operational management.
- Perform trend analysis, root cause analysis, and statistical assessments to identify emerging financial crime risks, operational challenges, and improvement opportunities.
- Translate analytical findings into executive-ready presentations, dashboards, and actionable recommendations.
Fraud Analytics & Financial Crime Intelligence
- Develop and maintain analytical reporting related to fraud trends, fraud losses, account takeover activity, elder financial exploitation, mule activity, check fraud, ACH fraud, wire fraud, digital fraud, and emerging financial crime typologies.
- Partner with Fraud Director and business stakeholders to identify suspicious trends and recommend enhancements to fraud detection strategies and controls.
- Support fraud rule optimization, model performance monitoring, and detection effectiveness reporting.
- Analyze internal and external data sources to support proactive identification of financial crime risks.
Data Governance & Quality Management
- Maintain the Financial Crime Prevention data governance framework, including data inventories, data dictionaries, business definitions, source systems, reporting calculations, and lineage documentation.
- Establish and maintain data quality standards, controls, reconciliations, and exception monitoring processes.
- Conduct periodic reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and integrity of data utilized within Financial Crime Prevention systems and reporting processes.
- Investigate data quality issues, coordinate remediation efforts, and track resolution of identified deficiencies.
- Maintain documentation supporting governance, audit, regulatory, and model validation requirements.
System Integration, Data Mapping & Technology Support
- Lead business-side data mapping initiatives supporting Financial Crime applications, including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, fraud detection, customer risk rating, and case management platforms.
- Collaborate with Technology, Enterprise Data & Analytics, Operations, and vendors to design, validate, and optimize source-to-target data mappings.
- Participate in system implementations, upgrades, conversions, data migrations, and enhancement projects.
- Support user acceptance testing (UAT), data validation, reconciliation activities, and post-implementation monitoring.
- Maintain system inventories, data flow diagrams, reporting inventories, issue logs, and technology governance documentation.
- Serve as subject matter expert for Financial Crime data flows and data architecture.
Reporting Automation & Process Optimization
- Identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities to automate reporting, data collection, reconciliations, and operational processes across the Financial Crime Prevention Program.
- Partner with Financial Crime Prevention management, Information Technology and Data teams to develop automated data feeds, reporting solutions, workflows, and integrations.
- Utilize advanced analytics, business intelligence tools, artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, and emerging technologies to improve operational effectiveness and reporting efficiency.
- Support initiatives focused on reducing manual effort, improving data accuracy, and enhancing program scalability.
Regulatory, Audit & Risk Support
- Support OCC examinations, regulatory reviews, internal audits, external audits, and model validation activities by providing reports, analytics, and supporting documentation.
- Develop and maintain reporting supporting Enterprise-wide BSA/AML, Fraud, and OFAC Risk Assessments.
- Assist with risk metric development, threshold monitoring, issue tracking, and remediation activities.
- Ensure reporting methodologies and analytics remain aligned with evolving regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
- Maintain thorough documentation of reporting assumptions, methodologies, controls, and governance processes.
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Collaborate with Financial Crime Prevention leadership, Operations, Information Technology, Data & Analytics, Risk Management, and business units to support strategic initiatives and operational objectives.
- Act as a central point of contact for Financial Crime data, reporting, governance, and analytics-related inquiries.
- Provide training, guidance, and support to stakeholders utilizing Financial Crime dashboards, reports, and analytical tools.
- Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives supporting the continued maturity of the Financial Crime Prevention Program.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Financial Crime, AML, Fraud, Risk Analytics, Data Analytics, Compliance Analytics, Business Intelligence, or related disciplines.
- Experience supporting financial institutions, FinTechs, regulatory compliance functions, or financial crime prevention programs.
- Experience supporting transaction monitoring platforms, sanctions screening solutions, fraud detection applications, customer risk rating systems, or case management platforms.
- Experience with reporting automation, dashboard development, and business intelligence solutions.
- Experience participating in system implementations, integrations, data migrations, and technology projects.
- Experience supporting regulatory examinations, internal audits, external audits, or model validation activities.
- Advanced knowledge of BSA/AML, OFAC, Fraud Prevention, Customer Due Diligence, and Financial Crime Risk Management principles.
- Strong understanding of financial crime typologies, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and fraud detection methodologies.
- Advanced proficiency with reporting, business intelligence, and analytics tools including Power BI, SQL, Excel, Tableau, SSRS, SAS, Python, or equivalent technologies.
- Strong knowledge of data governance, data lineage, data mapping, and data quality management principles.
- Experience developing dashboards, automated reporting solutions, and executive management reporting.
- Ability to design, validate, and document data mappings and source-to-target transformations.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
- Ability to analyze large and complex data sets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present information to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
- Knowledge of Financial Crimes Screening, Client Risk Rating, Transaction Monitoring, and Case Management solutions (i.e., Actimize, Verafin, LexisNexis Risk Solutions) preferred.
- Knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotic process automation, and emerging analytics technologies preferred.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and/or relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Benefits & Perks
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your success:
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans with employer contributions.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) with matching.
- Paid Time Off & Holidays: Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Wellness Support: Access to mental health and financial wellness resources. Visit our benefits page to learn more Benefits! Join City National Bank of Florida. The possibilities are endless.
Special Information To Candidates
Equal Opportunity
City National Bank of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any status protected by federal, state, or Florida law. We comply with the ADA and applicable Florida laws.
Interview Guidelines
To ensure a fair interview process, the use of AI wearables, AT tools, AI applications, or other external assistance is strictly prohibited.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the hiring process, please contact our Talent Attraction team at talent.attraction@citynational.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Director Of Data Governance
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
Mention your STEM OPT status and 24-month extension eligibility upfront. Data governance is a STEM-designated field, which signals to employers that you offer a longer runway before H-1B visa sponsorship becomes necessary.
Target companies with established data governance functions
Large enterprises in financial services, healthcare, and technology typically have dedicated data governance teams and structured sponsorship processes. These employers are far more likely to have filed H-1B petitions for similar roles before.
Demonstrate cross-functional leadership experience
Director-level roles require proven ability to align data policy across business units. Highlight specific initiatives where you drove data quality standards, compliance frameworks, or governance committee participation at an organizational level.
Get certified in recognized governance frameworks
Credentials like DAMA CDMP or DCAM certification signal serious domain expertise. Employers hiring at director level want proof you understand enterprise data policy, metadata management, and regulatory compliance beyond general data engineering skills.
Address sponsorship directly in your cover letter
Senior hiring managers appreciate transparency. Briefly state your current OPT status, your STEM extension eligibility, and your intent to pursue H-1B sponsorship. Removing ambiguity early keeps your application moving through the process.
Quantify the business impact of your governance work
Frame your experience in terms employers understand at the director level. Reduced audit findings, improved data quality scores, or compliance risk mitigation are far more compelling than listing tools or frameworks you have worked with.
Director Of Data Governance OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Director of Data Governance on OPT?
Yes. Director of Data Governance is a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a field like information systems, computer science, or data management, all of which are STEM-eligible. Your F-1 OPT work authorization covers full-time employment in this role, and your degree field typically qualifies you for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
Does a Director of Data Governance role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree field. If your bachelor's, master's, or PhD is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information technology, data science, or management information systems, you qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. The job title alone does not determine eligibility; your degree's CIP code does. Confirm your classification with your DSO before applying.
Do employers sponsor H-1B visas for Director of Data Governance roles?
Many do, particularly large enterprises and regulated industries where data governance is a compliance requirement rather than a nice-to-have. Financial institutions, healthcare systems, and Fortune 500 technology companies have the legal infrastructure to handle H-1B sponsorship. Director-level hires represent significant investment, which makes employers more willing to sponsor. You can browse OPT-friendly data governance roles on Migrate Mate.
What should I do if my OPT is expiring while I am interviewing for director-level roles?
Apply for your STEM OPT extension as early as possible, ideally 90 days before your current OPT end date. Director-level hiring processes move slowly, often taking three to six months from first interview to offer. Having your STEM extension approved or pending gives employers the timeline they need to move forward without rushing an H-1B filing.
Is a Director of Data Governance role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Data governance at the director level requires specialized knowledge in data architecture, regulatory compliance, metadata management, and enterprise risk frameworks, which typically satisfies the specialty occupation standard. The role must require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which most Director of Data Governance job descriptions do. Your employer's immigration attorney will confirm this during H-1B petition preparation.