Requisition ID: 223909
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose

Contributes to the overall success of AML Operations AML Demarkets, Name Screening and/or Media Search by ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed/delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Accountabilities

• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Operate within the Bank's risk appetite and conduct business and interactions with clients, employees, suppliers, and others in a legal and ethical manner that promotes integrity across the Bank.
• Actively pursue effective and efficient operations in accordance with Scotiabank's Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Champion a high-performance environment by meeting performance objectives and contributes to an inclusive work environment.
• Accurately process and decision alerts/cases in line with the program's Standard Operating Procedures and Bank policies to achieve optimum service, risk management and quality levels.
• Escalate risks identified as part of alert/case handling process to appropriate management individuals and/or internal partners to effectively mitigate and manage risk to the Bank.
• Escalate any concerns regarding conduct risk or a deficiency in internal controls, policies or procedures.
• Contribute to discussions on alerts/cases by leveraging superior communication and problem resolutions skills to reach resolutions, as required.
• Maintain proper records and audit trail of alert/case processing activities and disposition actions for all alerts/cases.
• Maintain a sound knowledge and understanding of the Bank's AML policies and internal procedures and protocols.
• Actively identify opportunities for process/system improvements and participate as appropriate in the development and/or implementation process
• Respond promptly to requests from internal management and partners.
• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.

Dimensions

• Ability to manage high work volumes and maintain Service level agreements (SLA)
• Flexibility in a constantly changing environment (i.e. procedural and system changes)
• Meet or exceed productivity and quality expectations
• Solid understanding of the Bank's risk appetite.
• Works independently on a day-to-day basis
• Superior ability to communicate and manage/escalate risk appropriately.

Education / Experience / Other Information

• Post-secondary education with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a financial institution, existing AML/compliance experience is an asset.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist or Certified Financial Crime Specialist designation is an asset.
• Solid knowledge of local and major international AML/ATF regulations and regulatory reporting framework.
• Strong analytical, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills with solid organization and time management skills.
• Ability to identify and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational efficiency without compromising compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated integrity when working with colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Results oriented and highly motivated with ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-reliant and pro-active approach to work.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.