Data Analyst

Job DescriptionThis role supports CIBC’s Financial Crime / AML – Payments & Wires Analytics team and is focused on migrating AML rules and reports from a legacy platform to SAS Viya. The Senior Data Analyst will run parallel comparisons between systems, reconcile outputs at the record level, investigate discrepancies, and produce clear, audit‑ready documentation explaining differences. This is an analysis and validation‑heavy role, not a coding‑heavy position. Must Have5–7 years experience in Data Analytics or Business ReportingStrong SQL (joins, aggregations, CTEs)SAS experience (Base, DATA step, PROC SQL) or strong SQL with ability to adapt to SASProven experience reconciling results and explaining why discrepancies existBackground in financial services or regulated environments PlussesAML or Financial Crime domain experiencePayments data exposure (Wires, SWIFT preferred)Prior system or rule migration experienceFamiliarity with SAS Viya Day to DayExecute and validate AML rules in SAS ViyaRun parallel testing between legacy and new systemsReconcile outputs down to record‑level detailInvestigate and document discrepanciesProduce clear, audit‑ready reconciliation documentationCommunicate findings in business‑friendly language to stakeholders