Requisition ID: 205808
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First Nation/Metis/Inuit – Senior Investigator, AML (Transaction Monitoring Case Investigations)

Posted pursuant to Scotiabank's Special Measure Program under the Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Rights Act.
While you must be an Indigenous person in order to submit your resume, participation is completely voluntary. Please use the definition below to make sure you're eligible and open to self-identifying as Indigenous person:
Indigenous Peoples include First Nations, Métis and Inuit people. Only those Indigenous peoples who come from Canada should identify themselves as belonging to this designated group.

The Senior Investigator will contribute to the overall success of the Canadian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU),the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), or the SIU Projects team (SIUP) by conducting money laundering (ML) and/or terrorist financing (TF) investigations.

Is this role right for you? In this role you, will:

• Perform and document FIU/SIU/SIUP ML/TF investigations, including clearly reasoned findings, along with maintaining supporting information, in accordance with Enterprise AML and internal policies and procedures.
• Perform increased risk and/or complex investigations, and provides both recommendations and reports, as appropriate, on investigative trends and outcomes.
• Investigate Client records, activities, and account information to determine whether unusual activity may indicate RGS.
• Identify and investigate high-risk Clients, including, but not limited to, potential politically exposed persons (PEPs)/politically exposed foreign persons (PEFPs), and/or Sanctions, and refers, as appropriate, to internal partners (e.g., EDDU, Global Sanctions, etc.).
• Prepare and deliver investigative results to the appropriate staff.
• Identify and report RGS within the regulatory reporting requirements and timelines.
• Recommend risk-mitigation actions and next steps at the conclusion of case investigations, including, but not limited to, demarketing, retain, or Caution List recommendations.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and feedback regarding recommendations and best practices for enterprise investigations, as appropriate.
• Share subject matter expertise and provides specialized advice, guidance, and direction to team members on ML/TF and case investigations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skill sets relevant for ML/TF, Sanctions, and other regulatory matters to perform case investigations.
• Identify challenges and obstacles related to the team's objectives and escalates them accordingly.
• Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in AML and/or risk disciplines. Extensive investigative skills along with 5 years of documented AML or law enforcement experience may substitute for university degree requirements. In addition,
• Demonstrated expertise in ML/TF investigations.
• Knowledge of local and relevant AML laws and regulations.
• Strong understanding of financial transactions along with and understanding of technology.
• Good investigative skills and demonstrated understanding of complex financial transactions.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement as to the materiality of risks identified.
• Proven ability in determining required risk mitigation activities with appropriate consideration to the impact of the business line.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Uses an analytical approach to problem solving, coupled with attention to results and a sense of urgency.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation is an asset.
• Exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive organization and connect with other First Nations, Inuit, Métis Scotiabankers and their allies when joining our Indigenous Employee Resource Group.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package which include:
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you.
• $10,000 annually dedicated to your well-being.
• Traditional Indigenous Practices Leave
• Indigenous Employee Mentoring Program

*This is a hybrid role. The expectation is to come into the office (downtown,Toronto) twice a month

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Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
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