Lead – Software Engineering – Financial Crimes Models & Analytics
Bangalore, Karnataka
Job Description:
Job Description
Lead – Software Engineering – Financial Crimes Models & Analytics
Description
The Financial Crimes Models & Analytics team within Fidelity’s Enterprise Compliance group is responsible for the design, development, and optimization of Fidelity's Financial Crimes detection models. We partner with colleagues across Fidelity to build software and data solutions that support Fidelity’s Financial Crimes Compliance programs.
We’re seeking a passionate Senior Data Engineer to assist with the ongoing transformation of the firm’s Financial Crimes Compliance program. If you’re passionate about data engineering, data science, and technology to help fight financial crime, then this is an excellent opportunity for you!
The Team
Our team has broad responsibility for the Fidelity Investments transaction monitoring systems across multiple business units. Coverage areas include: Cryptocurrency Trading and Blockchain Forensics, Insider Trading, Terrorist Financing, International Money Movement, Global Sanctions & Anti-Corruption, Elder Financial Exploitation, Negative Media screening, Market Manipulation, Securities Fraud, Low-Priced Securities, Emerging Risks and more. Our team collects and curates data and applies machine learning and emerging technologies to improve Fidelity’s surveillance and screening capabilities.
The Purpose of Your Role
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will own the development of data pipelines that support next generation surveillance solutions on a wide range of AML typologies. This includes working with business partners across various domains to acquire data, performing data analysis, and building new features to improve our detection. You will be working with machine learning models, rewriting legacy models, and supporting the data preparation for our reporting efforts. You will also strive to simplify our infrastructure and production support complexity. You will develop model performance metrics and make model adjustments accordingly.
The Responsibilities of this role
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Design data pipelines with a mind towards simplification, scalability, and re-use
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Develop features in Snowflake using SQL, DBT and Python that support the team’s work on identifying suspicious transactions and customers
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Create robust testing scenarios including unit testing and regression testing
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Support the development of experimental AI/machine learning algorithms into scalable, robust production-ready processes
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Help drive the future direction of the team’s technological initiatives
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Provide technical leadership, mentoring and training to other team members through code reviews, collaboration, and educational presentations
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Define and educate others about software development process standard methodologies
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Explore new technologies, emerging trends and determine their applicability to the team’s use cases; orchestrate the adoption of such technologies and trends where appropriate
The Expertise You Have
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical expertise
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Excellent proficiency in SQL
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Expertise in querying relational databases, e.g. Oracle, Snowflake and non-relational databases, e.g. MongoDB
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Strong proficiency in Python or another object-oriented programming language
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Familiarity with a distributed system such as Iceberg or Snowflake
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Experience in the software development cycle from design to implementation to testing, CI/CD, version control management/git, documentation, etc.
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Experience working with dbt (data build tool) is nice to have
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Familiarity with machine learning concepts
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Comfort with documenting highly technical solutions
Behavioral Attributes
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You are thoughtful in the approach and design of technology solutions
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You’re committed to working with our business partners, systems analysts, data engineers, and data scientists to build the best system possible
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You adhere to and enforce engineering best-practices (Git, documentation, test automation)
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Love of technology — following trends and trying them in small scale to see how they work
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An eye for detail and commitment to quality and high standards
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
The Value You Deliver
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Protect Fidelity’s customers and brand by identifying bad actors or victims on the platform
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Bring on the latest implementations of emerging technologies into Fidelity’s Financial Crimes Detection Program
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Detect suspicious activity occurring on Fidelity’s platform
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Support Fidelity’s new business initiatives, e.g. Fidelity Digital Assets
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Help develop your teammates by sharing your experience, expertise and perspective
How your work impacts the organization
The Financial Crimes Models & Analytics team within Fidelity’s Enterprise Compliance group is responsible for the design, development, and optimization of Fidelity's Financial Crimes detection models. We partner with colleagues across Fidelity to build software and data solutions that support Fidelity’s Financial Crimes Compliance programs.
We’re seeking a passionate Senior Data Engineer to assist with the ongoing transformation of the firm’s Financial Crimes Compliance program. If you’re passionate about data engineering, data science, and technology to help fight financial crime, then this is an excellent opportunity for you!
Company Overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates.
We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associate for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments in order to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at accommodations@fmr.com or call 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 if you would like to request an accommodation.
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.
Location: Bangalore EGL
Shift Timings: 9am to 6pm
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At Fidelity, building a better financial future— for everyone— is our mission. For the last 75+ years, our privately-held company has remained committed to supporting our clients throughout their lifelong financial journeys.
Our formula is simple: we support our team, and they support our customers. That culture begins with our employees, whose personal and professional growth is key to our collective success. In keeping with that legacy, our privately-held company offers associates career stability and security, while at the same time encouraging your professional exploration and growth. At Fidelity India, we are proud to continue that legacy. With offices in Bangalore and Chennai, our Indian branch is now celebrating 20 years as a Global Capability Center. To find out more, visit India.Fidelity.com, or our global site at fidelitycareers.com.
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer, and whenever possible we accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at accommodations@fmr.com or call 800-835-5099 for more information
Benefits Developed for You
From the little things that make every day better to those big-picture, life-changing tools. That’s exactly what you’ll get at Fidelity. We have an amazing package of benefits and programs designed to help you thrive both at and outside of work.
Insurance
Affordable and accessible healthcare benefits for you and your loved ones.
- Coverage of up to INR 300,000 for you along with your spouse/partner, with additional top-up options available
- Insurance covers for parents/in-laws made available at subsidized costs
- Personal accident insurance cover of six times your annual basic salary
- Life insurance cover of eight times your annual basic salary
Wellness
We invest in nurturing healthy habits and promoting overall wellness of our associates through three pillars – Physical, Emotional, and Financial wellness.
Parenting
To help you through the exciting yet demanding times of parenthood, avail of time off and other benefits such as childcare allowance and access to daycare.
Transport
You will have access to free transport services to and from work, subject to residing within our pre-defined boundary limits
Retirement
Finally, like the icing on the cake, we offer benefits that will help you contribute to and invest towards your retirement.
- National Pension System (NPS) offered at Fidelity:
- At Grade 6 and below, Fidelity will match your NPS contribution up to 5% of your basic salary
- At Grade 7 and above, Fidelity contributes 10% of your basic salary towards NPS as part of your compensation structure
- Avail of other statutory benefits such as EPF, VPF and Gratuity
Read more about our Benefits program.
Committed to Continuous Learning
At Fidelity, we are constantly adapting to the changing needs of our customers, new technologies, and better ways of working. And we empower our associates to do the same, with an emphasis on developing skills that will help propel you forward in your career while being able to make an impact for Fidelity’s customers around the world.
We offer a wide range of options including online, in-person, and mentor driven solutions – as well as learning days and job shadow opportunities to expose you to new elements of our business to broaden your experience.
Ongoing Opportunities for Growth
- Free access to thousands of online training resources
- Internal clubs focused on trending topics and associate interests
- Ability to pursue online or in-person technical certifications
Read more about our Learning & Development program.
Connected to Our Communities
At every level of our organization, you’ll find people who are committed to doing their part to make the world a better place. We host events and conduct volunteering activities, encouraging associates across the organization to get involved and make an impact on the lives of people in the communities where we live and work.
Fidelity Cares
- Through our community relations program, we provide associates with several opportunities to actively volunteer and create an impact
- Host numerous company-wide volunteering and awareness events.
- Partner with a number of not-for-profit organizations to benefit our local communities
Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities
- Partner with schools and our not-for-profit organizations on financial literacy programs, career counselling, and online tutoring for students
- Teach employability skills to youth from low-income backgrounds, and conduct mock interviews to prepare them for corporate jobs
- Create joyful learning experiences for primary school children through the ‘Art in Education’ program
- Plant urban mini forests and participate in local cleanup efforts
Read more about our Fidelity Cares community relations program..
