Title:  Manager, AML/ATF Models and Analytics

Requisition ID: 257765 

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

The Manager, AML/ATF Models and Analytics is responsible for applying sophisticated predictive/analytical modelling techniques and latest AML/ATF rules and scenarios to new models AND for enhancing the performance of existing Client and Payment Screening models. This role contributes to the overall success of the Global Compliance and AML team by ensuring specific individual goals, plans, and initiatives are delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Also ensures all activities conducted follow governing regulations and internal policies and procedures.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Lead data extraction, transformation, and advanced analysis using Python (pandas, numpy, ML libraries) and SQL to support scalable analytics and model development.
• Design, develop, test, tune, and implement statistical and machine‑learning models, including AML/ATF client and payment screening rules and models.
• Conduct in‑depth data profiling and analysis of client and payment source data to identify data quality gaps, enrichment opportunities, and predictive modeling enhancements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of screening systems and models, identifying risks, gaps, and performance issues, and provide clear, prioritized recommendations for improvement.
• Identify and demonstrate measurable value in opportunities to improve model efficiency, effectiveness, and alert quality through analytical and modeling enhancements.
• Translate complex analytical and modeling outputs into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Produce high‑quality model documentation to support model development, validation, governance, and audit requirements.
• Properly identify, report, and escalate issues that may impact the AML/ATF program resulting from model performance, system functionality, data issues, or application changes.
• Apply hands‑on experience with AML/ATF screening platforms to support model tuning, alert optimization, and performance analysis.
• Develop analytical views, reports, or dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to communicate trends, model performance, and risk insights to senior stakeholders.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We’d love to work with you if you have experience with:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or another quantitative discipline.
• Operating with a high degree of autonomy, independently leading complex analytical and modeling initiatives end‑to‑end, while knowing when to engage and align with key partners.
• Strong technical proficiency in SQL and Python, with hands‑on experience extracting, transforming, and analyzing large, complex datasets to support advanced analytics and modeling initiatives.
• Applying advanced analytical judgment and systems thinking to translate granular data insights into broader business, risk, and regulatory outcomes.
• Collaborating effectively across cross‑functional teams—including technology, data science, business, and operations—while influencing without formal authority and navigating competing priorities.
• Communicating complex technical concepts with clarity, confidence, and precision, tailoring messages for diverse audiences such as senior leadership, auditors, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of systems architecture, including data flows, upstream and downstream dependencies, and interactions across multiple environments and applications.
• Managing multiple concurrent initiatives with disciplined prioritization and time management in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment.
• Exercising sound judgment within a high‑risk AML/ATF context, balancing innovation with control expectations and established model governance standards.

What's in it for you?

• Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment.
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
• A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities - for you and our customers.
• You can expect to be recognized and rewarded for high-performance; you will be supported by leadership through meaningful development conversations that enable faster advancement and internal training to support your growth and development.

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.