Senior Analyst, AML Data Quality

Scotiabank • Toronto, ON

41d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, AML Data Quality supports the development, implementation, and sustainment of the Data Quality/Issue Management process for the AML Data Domain and collaborates with stakeholders to improve data quality through roadmap and remediation activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in data quality, data governance, or data issue management within a financial institution, preferably in AML / Compliance
• Experience with enterprise data governance and issue management tools (e.g., Governance Console, Collibra)
• Experience supporting audit, regulatory, or second-line oversight related to data quality or data controls
• Knowledge of data platforms, data management, data models, and data processing in Hadoop EDL, using scripts/tools such as Hive SQL and/or Python
• Experience designing and delivering Power BI dashboards and management reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of AML data domains, regulatory expectations, and enterprise risk management concepts
• Experience in taking data issues, tracking progress, and reporting as part of monthly Business Working Group sharing with stakeholders
• Strong communication and presentation skills (both verbal and written), with the ability to influence
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex data issues and apply sound, risk-based judgment

Responsibilities

• Support and participate in the operations of the AML Data Quality Monitoring (DQ) Process based on Enterprise Data Office guidelines and policies, including intaking additional AML sub-domains (Name Screening, Transaction Monitoring, Payments Screening, Customer Risk Rating, Regulatory Reporting, Management Reporting, and Risk Assessment), CDEs, and DQ rules
• Collaborate across the end-to-end lifecycle of AML data quality issues, including identification, impact assessment, root cause analysis, remediation tracking, validation, and closure
• Support and participate in the assessment of data quality risks across AML sub-domains, including Name Screening, Transaction Monitoring, Payments Screening, Customer Risk Rating, Regulatory Reporting, Management Reporting, and Risk Assessment
• Collaborate on issue closure, ensuring the process is sustainable, evidence-based, and defensible, with documentation suitable for audit, regulatory, and internal review
• Interpret and apply enterprise data standards, data quality definitions, and issue management frameworks in ambiguous or non-standard scenarios
• Constructively challenge remediation approaches that do not adequately address root cause or risk
• Support the design, execution, and maintenance of AML data quality monitoring and issue management activities in accordance with Enterprise Data Office guidelines
• Analyze data quality metrics and trends, translating technical results into clear insights for senior stakeholders
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting using Power BI, JIRA, and related analytics tools
• Utilize enterprise platforms and tools (e.g., Hadoop EDL, Hive SQL, Python, Governance Console, Collibra) to support monitoring, analysis, and reporting
• Perform all activities in alignment with the Bank’s risk appetite, risk culture, Code of Conduct, and Global Sales Principles
• Support audit, regulatory, and second-line reviews by providing accurate, well-supported data quality evidence and explanations
• Identify when data quality matters warrant escalation through established governance channels and support the preparation of governance-ready materials
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of AML data quality and issue management practices
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and effectiveness of monitoring and reporting
• Support additional AML data activities as required

Benefits

• A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan.
• Leadership support through meaningful development conversations that enable faster advancement
• Internal training to support growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior