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PEP Screening and Strategy Lead - Analytics at Capitex. PEP Screening and Strategy Lead. Role Overview. We are seeking a seasoned . PEP Data Scientist and Strategy Lead. to define and align global PEP screening strategies with regional and regulatory nuances. This role will design . data-driven, scalable solutions. that unify PEP policies across jurisdictions—balancing global standards with local compliance expectations. The ideal candidate will bridge . data science, compliance, and strategic execution. , transforming complex data into actionable intelligence that enhances detection accuracy and reduces false positives.. This position is highly cross-functional, requiring close collaboration with . engineering, product, advisory, and regulatory teams. to ensure consistent alignment with business goals and global compliance frameworks.. Key Responsibilities. . Strengthen Global PEP Screening:. Lead initiatives to advance and harmonize PEP screening capabilities across all regions, aligning risk detection and mitigation objectives with regulatory standards while maintaining a frictionless customer experience. . . Strategic Frameworks & Roadmaps:. Partner with First Line of Defense advisory, product management, engineering, and business units to design strategic frameworks and long-term roadmaps for global screening initiatives. . . Solution Design & Implementation:. Oversee the full lifecycle of PEP screening solutions—from conceptual design to implementation—ensuring scalability, performance, and compliance with business and regulatory objectives. . . Regulatory Translation & Delivery:. Analyze evolving regulatory requirements and collaborate with regional MLROs to develop business requirement documents (BRDs), transforming guidance into precise, data-driven technical solutions. . . Cross-Functional Execution:. Work hand-in-hand with engineering teams to operationalize regulatory changes, deploy system enhancements, and ensure accuracy and integrity in production environments. . . List Management & Risk Definition:. Collaborate with advisory and policy teams to continuously refine PEP list definitions, classifications, and thresholds to ensure comprehensive coverage and regulatory alignment. . . Advanced Analytics & Optimization:. Conduct in-depth data exploration and statistical analysis to identify inefficiencies within screening workflows, proposing actionable improvements to enhance precision and efficiency. . . Insight & Decision Support:. Analyze complex, large-scale datasets to extract meaningful insights, develop recommendations, and communicate findings that support key business and compliance decisions. . . Mentorship & Development:. Provide technical guidance, coaching, and strategic direction to junior data scientists, fostering skill development and analytical excellence within the team. . . Production Integration:. Ensure seamless integration and real-time deployment of analytical solutions in partnership with engineering, maintaining system reliability and robust performance standards. . Minimum Qualifications. Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) with a minimum of . five years of relevant work experience. in financial crime, compliance analytics, or data science. . Preferred Qualifications. Minimum five years of experience in . sanctions transaction screening, profile screening, PEP and adverse media screening, and AML. programs, including at least three years in . data analytics or data science. . . Strong understanding of . global sanctions and PEP programs. administered by OFAC, EU, UN, CSSF, and related regulators, including associated risk typologies. . Advanced proficiency in . SQL (Google Cloud BigQuery), Python (Pandas, NumPy, PySpark), R, Tableau, and Power BI. . . Demonstrated expertise in . data structure analysis, profiling, and query optimization.. . Familiarity with . Lexis Nexis World Compliance+. and other leading screening data sources. . Working knowledge of . Hadoop, Hive, Jupyter Notebooks. , and modern . data warehouse technologies. . . Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate analytical findings into . clear, actionable business recommendations. . . Proven success in developing . data-driven solutions for complex compliance challenges. and collaborating effectively across multi-disciplinary teams. . High intellectual curiosity, strategic problem-solving ability, and comfort navigating ambiguity in dynamic, fast-paced environments. . Strong project leadership, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. . Adept at presenting . complex quantitative analyses. to diverse stakeholders in a concise, accessible manner. . Results-oriented, proactive mindset with a passion for innovation, data integrity, and advancing global compliance initiatives.. Company Location: United Kingdom.