Oscar Backhouse
Https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscar-backhouse
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Risk System Analyst with a strong foundation in Information Systems and expertise in risk management solutions, particularly Archer IRM. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, focusing on Data Analysis. Proven ability to analyze complex data sets and leverage technology to enhance decision-making capabilities. Skilled communicator with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and translate technical concepts into actionable insights. Seeking opportunities to contribute my skills and expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk System Analyst
Australian Retirement Trust
06.2023 - Current
- System administrator for Archer IRM.
- Built three different fully functioning applications tailored to business needs.
- Designed custom reports for different teams, providing valuable insights into key performance metrics and facilitating informed decision-making processes.
- Enhanced user experience through implementation of interface updates and usability improvements.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, demonstrated through extensive experience in performing complex data analysis, creating sophisticated formulas to automate processes such as Risk Scorecards & MRU Updates.
Financial Crime Team Leader
AUSTRALIAN RETIREMENT TRUST
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Leadership of the operational team to provide direction, guidance and coaching for direct reports.
- Day-to-day management of the financial crime monitoring activities, including workflow, resourcing, and staff development.
- The focal point for KYC and ECDD process and compliance-related questions.
- Reviewing, assessing, and signing off on high-risk transactions and high-risk customer screening.
- Controls assurance and continuous improvement.
Senior Financial Crime Analyst
Australian Retirement Trust
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Supporting the continuous improvement of the risk framework and AML/CTF program through triage, investigations and recommendations of suspicious matters raised both internally and externally.
- Oversight of day-to-day IT administration of the financial crime risk monitoring systems.
- SAS and Transwatch.
- Worked with various business units to ensure Risks and Controls are embedded into front-like activities, including operational uplift and induction training.
- Developing enhancements and implementing them to the team’s internal transaction monitoring systems.
- Preparing and extracting data from our financial crime monitoring platforms and presenting it to senior management.
- Quality controller for our customer screening, transaction monitoring and fraud platform.
- Responsible for ECDD, KYC and Compliance related queries from the wider business.
Financial Crime Analyst
SUNSUPER
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Identifying and investigating potential PEPs and Sanctioned individuals, both international and domestic.
- Daily fraud and transactional monitoring.
- Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
- Quality controller for our customer screening, transaction monitoring and fraud platform.
Education
Bachelor of Information Systems - Data Analysis
Luleå University of Technology
06.2024
Economics Courses -
Uppsala University
2014
MBA - Data Science
Luleå University of Technology
06.2025
Skills
- Programming Languages: Java, Javascript & SQL
- Excel
- Archer IRM
- Database Management: MySQL
- Data Visualization: RapidMiner, Tableau
References
Referee details are readily available on request.
Timeline
Risk System Analyst
Australian Retirement Trust
06.2023 - Current
Financial Crime Team Leader
AUSTRALIAN RETIREMENT TRUST
12.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Financial Crime Analyst
Australian Retirement Trust
11.2021 - 12.2022
Financial Crime Analyst
SUNSUPER
06.2019 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Information Systems - Data Analysis
Luleå University of Technology
Economics Courses -
Uppsala University
MBA - Data Science
Luleå University of Technology
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