CareerPlan

Financial Investigations Data Scientist

US - DC, WashingtonFull-time$98k2026-10-16 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead analytical workstreams supporting complex financial crime investigations and enforcement matters by applying advanced data science methodologies to identify patterns of illicit financial activity.

Role type

Senior IC data scientist (financial crime investigations)

Builds

Analytical products used in regulatory and enforcement decision-making

Domain

Financial services / Regulatory compliance / Financial crime

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, SQL, PySpark, machine learning, natural language processing, statistical analysis, entity resolution, data visualization

Preferred skills

Blockchain analysis, virtual currency analysis, Fedwire analysis, correspondent banking analysis, sanctions evasion analysis

Technologies

Hive, Spark, Hadoop, PostgreSQL, Oracle

Responsibilities

Apply advanced data science methodologies to structured and unstructured datasets to identify patterns of illicit financial activity; Translate analytical findings into memoranda, briefings, recommendations, or other decision-support products; Collaborate directly with investigators, intelligence analysts, attorneys, and regulatory stakeholders.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC