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Scotiabank Quality Assurance Analyst - (12 Month Contract) in Toronto, Ontario
Quality Assurance Analyst - (12 Month Contract)
Requisition ID: 211171
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
The Quality Assurance Analyst scrutinizes and evaluates FINTRAC regulatory reports with focus on quality assurance and timeliness of reporting, specifically Large Cash Transaction Report (LCTR) and Electronic Funds Transfer Report (EFTR). Guided by Bank policy, receives direct supervision from the Manager. Within a well-defined task, the Quality Assurance Analyst is expected to function independently while ensuring that AML Risk management is kept informed, and that problems and issues are escalated appropriately.
Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:
Review, validate and correct (as needed) Large Cash Transaction (LCT), Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and Ministerial Directive (MD) reports for submissions to FINTRAC.
Monitor LCT, EFT reports for submissions to FINTRAC ensuring that reports are filed on time.
Use excel to reviews and correct reports requiring quality assurance (QA) corrections.
Identify, track, and communicate system improvement opportunities and analytic defects, and participate in the implementation process.
Assist in the creation and maintenance of analytical tools and reporting dashboards (e.g., Power BI) in respect to FINTRAC regulatory reporting.
Support and continuously improve the on-going initiatives in respect to AML regulatory reporting to FINTRAC, by providing ad hoc reporting, monitoring efficiency/effectiveness of reporting, soliciting feedback, and critically assessing procedures.
Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risks.
Champion a high- performance environment by collaborating within team members, fostering an inclusive work environment; communicating vison/values/business strategy.
Identify unacceptable AML risks and escalating appropriately to the Quality Assurance Manager or Quality Assurance Senior Manager, Regulatory Reporting.
Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We’d love to work with you if you have experience with:
University degree and/or college diploma in a business or technical discipline (Accounting, Finance, or a related field) with a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
Must have strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, particularly with respect to FINTRAC regulatory reporting (including SWIFT EFT (e.g., MT 103, MX Messages), NON-SWIFT EFT and LCTR)
Good understanding of FINTRAC reporting and regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of AML, Fraud and BNS client systems.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, and to ability exercise diplomacy and judgement, to effectively work with end users, members of project teams, and stakeholders across the global organization.
High Proficiency with languages and tools: Advanced Microsoft Excel
Proven ability to effectively analyze large amounts of transactional and case management data.
Proven creative, initiative-taker, results-oriented, and highly motivated individual with good analytical skills to apply this knowledge to improve existing solutions and assist in the development of AML/ATF strategies.
A proven ability to critically assess, prioritizes tasks, and delivers meaningful results in a challenging environment.
Basic knowledge of operational processes including best practices, current and anticipated regulatory requirements, Back Office processes, and the end-to-end workflows among the Front and Back Offices.
ACAMS Certification a plus.
What's in it for you?
In-depth training to prepare you for the role, as well as ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed!
You'll be part of a diverse, collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team
We offer a competitive rewards package:
You will relish work-life balance, team events, and opportunities to participate in the community.
Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.
Please Note: This is a Temporary Contract Role and the department is looking to hire for 3 openings for the team.
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, 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.
