Title:  Senior Analyst, Global Compliance & AML Program Capabilities & Operational Excellence

Requisition ID: 198794

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

Purpose

We are looking for a motivated, analytical professional with a passion for operational excellence. The Senior Analyst for Program Capabilities & Operational Excellence will contribute to and support operational improvements aimed at achieving execution excellence, continuous enhancement, and operational efficiencies. This will include ensuring goals, plans, and initiatives are delivered in support of the team’s business objectives and providing efficient and effective administrative and operational support. The incumbent ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

Reporting to the Director, Global Compliance & AML Program Capabilities and Operational Excellence, the Senior Analyst contribution will lead to improved internal collaboration, reduced silos, and cost savings, further enhancing the RCM Framework by breaking down silos.

This position requires curiosity and innovative thinking to drive optimization, acceleration, change, and the enhancement of Operational Excellence competences and capabilities within the organization.

Accountabilities

Act as a trusted partner to the Director and Senior Manager, helping to define priorities and ensuring they are set up to achieve them:

• Develop creative problem-solving and analytical skills to drive decision-making & enhance business objectives.
• Support Process Mapping Program and completion of process maps to aid in understanding, control points, pain points, oversight, and where current problems originate.
• Support scheduling and documentation for process design and redesign sessions to ensure optimal efficacy and value of change.
• Assist in the preparation of presentation materials, and progress reports to stakeholders, including senior management.
•  Champion acceleration, connectivity, and impact of strategic initiatives in collaboration with teams within Global Compliance and AML to connect dots and integrate initiatives as needed. Ensuring that meetings, deadlines, presentations, and other duties are carried out seamlessly.
• Support key priorities for the year ahead and coordinating with groups responsible for priorities to receive consistent and frequent updates on progress being made.
• Proactive identification of issues that could impact the successful execution of commitments. This responsibility involves elevating those issues that the Director should be aware of and framing/positioning ideas to resolve the problem/mitigate the risk.
• Develop tailored messaging, which may include writing, editing, and distributing communications department-wide.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement across the Global Compliance team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Understand the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture and consider the same 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 risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook, and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.

Education/Experience

• A university degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance is desirable.
• 5+ years of banking/financial services experienced in strategic initiatives and large-scale projects.
• Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities.
• Proven experience developing partnerships with and successfully coordinating across various Business partners/stakeholders.
• Experience in Compliance and/or regulatory programs is considered an asset.
• Proficient with MS Office including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and IBM Blueworks Live.
• Strong communication skills, extensive experience with presentation/analytical tools
• Must possess excellent analytical and communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization and tailor messages appropriately.
• Strong business acumen, organizational skills, and results orientation
• A sense of ownership; The incumbent is expected to be responsive but also proactive, addressing needs that their Leader may not be aware of.
• Ambitious, attention to detail and top performer that thrives in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic business environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in Spanish is an asset.

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.