# PEP Screening and Strategy Lead

> Capitex · United Kingdom (Remote) · Contract · Posted 2025-11-06

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

### **Job Summary**

We are seeking a **PEP Data Scientist** to pivot and align **global Politically Exposed Person (PEP) screening strategies** with regional nuances. This role will design **data-driven solutions** that harmonize policies across jurisdictions, balancing local regulatory requirements with global compliance standards.

The successful candidate will translate complex datasets into **actionable, scalable strategies** that optimize PEP detection and minimize false positives. This position requires extensive **cross-functional collaboration** across engineering, advisory, and regulatory teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and global compliance expectations.

### **Key Responsibilities**

-   Drive comprehensive initiatives to strengthen PEP screening capabilities across all regions, ensuring detection and risk mitigation objectives align with regulatory expectations while maintaining seamless customer experiences.
-   Collaborate with **First Line of Defense**, product management, engineering, and business units to develop strategic frameworks and roadmaps for global PEP screening initiatives.
-   Oversee the complete development lifecycle of PEP screening solutions—from concept through implementation—ensuring scalability, performance, and compliance alignment.
-   Analyze and interpret emerging regulatory requirements, working closely with regional **MLROs** to establish clear **Business Requirement Documents (BRDs)** and translate guidance into actionable, data-driven solutions.
-   Partner with engineering teams to implement regulatory changes and system enhancements across production environments.
-   Work with advisory and regional policy teams to refine PEP list definitions and classification criteria, ensuring comprehensive risk coverage.
-   Conduct advanced data exploration and statistical analysis to identify inefficiencies in screening workflows, providing actionable recommendations for process improvements.
-   Analyze large-scale datasets to extract meaningful insights, develop recommendations, and present findings that drive business decisions.
-   Provide **technical mentorship** and **business guidance** to junior data scientists, fostering team capability and development.
-   Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure real-time integration and deployment of analytical solutions, maintaining reliability and performance standards.

## Requirements

### **Minimum Qualifications**

-   Minimum of **5 years** of relevant professional experience and a **Bachelor’s degree** (or equivalent experience).

### **Preferred Qualifications**

-   Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of **five years’ experience** in sanctions transaction screening, PEP and negative news screening, or AML, including at least **three years in data analytics or data science**.
-   In-depth understanding of **PEP screening and sanctions programs** administered by regulators such as **OFAC, EU, UN, CSSF**, and related adjacency risks.
-   Proficiency in **SQL (Google Cloud BigQuery)**, **Python (Pandas, Numpy, PySpark)**, **R**, **Tableau**, and **Power BI**.
-   Strong data manipulation, profiling, and analysis skills; familiarity with **Lexis Nexis WorldCompliance+** data source.
-   Experience with **Hadoop**, **Hive**, **Jupyter Notebooks**, and **data warehouse environments** highly desirable.
-   Excellent **written and verbal communication** skills, capable of translating analytical insights into actionable business recommendations.
-   Proven ability to design and implement **data-driven compliance solutions** for complex global operations.
-   Strong intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and comfort navigating ambiguity.
-   Advanced research, analytical, and project leadership skills with solid business acumen.
-   Ability to manage multiple priorities in a **fast-paced, global environment**.
-   Skilled in presenting complex quantitative analyses clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

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