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Scotiabank Senior Analyst, Global AML - US in New York City, New York
Senior Analyst, Global AML - US
Requisition ID: 220522
Salary Range: 69,400.00 - 129,000.00
Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Global Banking and Markets
Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world.
Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious & metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.
Be part of an innovative, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition for every future!
Purpose
Assist the Financial Investigations Unit in detecting and reporting on suspicious activities in accordance with the Bank’s requirements under US federal and state statutes/regulations governing Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) and Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) and the USA PATRIOT Act.
What You’ll Do
Review alerts or exceptions generated by transaction monitoring system or other internal and external sources.
Responsible for documenting alerts and exceptions investigations using Google, WorldCheck, Internal Databases and other available sources.
Provide guidance and instruction to the other FIU analysts as needed.
Working in conjunction with the FIU and Compliance team in NY and Canada (GAMLU) where necessary to identify, investigate, and escalate transactions that represent unusual or potentially suspicious activity.
Liaise with operations and on-boarding teams as needed to obtain KYC information on customers if needed during an investigation and ensure that the profiles are consistent with current account activity.
Obtain any additional information needed to gain a better understanding of a customer or transactional activity via Requests for Information (“RFIs”).
Document AML Cases and supporting documentation in ORACLE case management system.
Maintain a log of Suspicious Activity to evidence investigate activity, disposition, and reasons for conclusions.
Prepare recommendations for disposition of cases and draft SAR reports for filing with FinCEN.
Keep abreast of regulatory changes, industry best practices and potentially suspicious patterns of activity and recommend changes to rules, parameters and thresholds maintained within internal systems to ensure its continued effectiveness.
Assist in preparing MIS AML Monitoring Reports.
Assist as needed in the UAT testing related to case management system or monitoring rules enhancements.
Using the established procedures report system, data or monitoring rules issues to the appropriate parties for timely resolutions.
What You’ll Bring
A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in a regulatory and/or compliance, law enforcement or other investigative capacity within a financial institution setting.
Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, finance, or similar field.
Working knowledge of Capital Markets and current regulatory environment in the Financial Service Industry
Strong understanding of the U.S. Regulatory Landscape
Knowledge of Transaction Monitoring systems (i.e. ORACLE case management system) and other investigative tools (i.e. WorldCheck and others)
Experience in working on dynamic and multifaceted projects
Strong analytical, critical thinking, writing, communication and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of Excel, including data analysis
Interested?
If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!
At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.
What's in it for you?
Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.
Location(s): United States : New York : New York City
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, pleaseclick here (https://www.scotiabank.com/careers/en/careers/technical-support-for-applicants.html) . 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.