Senior Analyst, AML Audit

Scotiabank Global Site • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Analyst contributes to the overall success of the Audit Function in support of the Audit Department executing its global mandate, ensuring specific individual goals, plans, and initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. The successful candidate will be working as part of the U.S. AML Audit Team and will work the team to perform AML audits to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls relating to risk monitoring, and reporting activities within the U.S and assess the Bank is in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures. The Senior Analyst will assist in all aspects of the audit, including the planning, execution, and reporting phases. The Senior Analyst will also be involved in internal and external issue validation as well as audit continuous monitoring activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 2 years of experience working in AML/Sanctions Compliance, Audit, consulting, or Regulatory body
• Ability to work in high levels of ambiguity and in a rapidly changing environment.
• Basic understanding of AML and Sanctions laws, regulations, guidance, and regulatory expectations
• Well-developed judgment, management, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Expert time management skills with the ability to take on multiple projects at one time
• Excellent work paper documentation skills (i.e., thorough/detail-oriented)
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Good analytical skills in the use of data analytics or visualization tools.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Officer in Charge (OIC) with the execution of assigned audits.
• Works with other audit teams as required.
• Contributes to special projects as assigned including investigations and other special projects that Audit may be requested to perform by management.
• Ensures audit results are gathered and assesses the impact of the findings on the internal control framework. This would include confirmation of the findings with the auditee and a discussion of the root cause with the OIC.
• Champions a client focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Understands how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Ensures Scotiabank standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics are maintained in completion of all assignments.
• Stays informed on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends.
• Conveys risk-related information to Officer-in-Charge or Audit Principal and senior management.
• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.
• Meets Department training requirements.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the business, risks, and processes for assigned areas.
• Develop a thorough understanding of AML and Sanctions laws, regulations, guidance, and regulatory expectations.
• Manage self-development by confirming/communicating job expectations, identifying mentors/coaches and enquiring about training needs, ensuring timely completion of performance appraisals and manages assigned staff.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees