Lead Investigator, Fiu/Siu/SiuP

4 weeks ago


Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time

Support Management supervision of team(s) within the Canadian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), or the SIU Projects team (SIUP) to ensure the delivery of clearly reasoned findings and actions associated with FIU/SIU/SIUP investigations, along with the timely disposition of such investigations.

Plan, co-ordinate, and investigate potential money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF), and/or other matters related to FIU/SIU/SIUP transaction monitoring cases referred by internal team members, and/or other internal or external sources.

Contribute to the overall success of the FIU by both supporting and conducting time-sensitive transaction monitoring investigations intended to effectively mitigate risk and address all relevant regulatory requirements, while ensuring all activities conducted comply with governing regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include:

  • Support FIU/SIU/SIUP Management duties, including managing Investigators, as appropriate.
  • Prioritize and manage investigations conducted by the FIU/SIU/SIUP, including monitoring performance and meeting established benchmarks.
  • Review, approve, and prepare investigative reports, along with related documents.
  • Provide mentoring, coaching, and feedback, and recommends actions and best practices regarding case investigations, as appropriate.
  • Monitor the team's timely reporting of suspicious transaction reporting (STR) and other required ML/TF filings to the proper regulatory authority, in accordance with regulations.
  • Investigate Client records, activities, and account information to determine whether unusual activity may indicate Reasonable Grounds to Suspect (RGS).
  • Identify and investigate high-risk Clients, including potential politically exposed persons (PEPs)/politically exposed foreign persons (PEFPs), and/or Sanctions, and refers, as appropriate, to internal partners.
  • Prepare and deliver investigative results to the appropriate staff, including identification of trends and areas of improvement.
  • Recommend risk mitigation actions and next steps at the conclusion of FIU/SIU/SIUP investigations.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skill sets relevant for ML/TF, Sanctions, and other regulatory matters to perform case investigations.
  • Actively pursue 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, and conduct risk.
  • Champion a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

    Requirements include:

    • Bachelor's degree (University Degree) or equivalent, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in AML and/or risk disciplines and 1 year in a Senior Investigator capacity.
    • Demonstrated expertise in ML/TF investigations.
    • Knowledge of local and relevant AML laws and regulations.
    • Strong understanding of financial transactions and technology.
    • Good investigative skills and demonstrated understanding of complex financial transactions.
    • Strong writing and analytical skills.
    • Proven ability in determining required risk mitigation activities with appropriate consideration to the impact of the business line.
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Uses an analytical approach to problem solving, with a focus on managing a team environment coupled with attention to results and a sense of urgency.
    • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation is an asset.
    • Exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances.

      What we offer:

      • Competitive rewards package, in-depth training, ongoing coaching and feedback, and opportunities for career development and progression.
      • Work-life balance, team events, and opportunities to participate in the community.
      • Relish a diverse, collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team.


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