Senior Investigator, Domestic FIU

2 months ago

Mississauga, Canada Scotiabank Full time

 

 

 

Requisition ID: 205758

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

 

The Senior Investigator contributes to the overall success of the Canadian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the Special Investigation Unit (SIU), or the SIU Projects team (SIUP) by conducting potential money laundering (ML) and / or terrorist financing (TF) investigations.  They will investigate time-sensitive transaction monitoring cases referred to the FIU / SIU /SIUP by AML Operations, and / or other internal or external sources, to determine whether activity is reasonable for the Client/focal party and can be closed with referral to FIU Manager (as required), or to recommend that potential Reasonable Grounds to Suspect (RGS) exists and refer to FIU Manager and/or delegate for suspicious transaction report (STR) approval. Ensures all activities conducted comply with governing regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures.

 

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

 

  • Perform and document FIU/SIU/SIUP ML/TF investigations, including clearly reasoned findings, along with maintaining supporting information, in accordance with Enterprise AML and internal policies and procedures.
  • Perform increased risk and/or complex investigations, and provides both recommendations and reports, as appropriate, on investigative trends and outcomes.
  • Investigate Client records, activities, and account information to determine whether unusual activity may indicate RGS.
  • Identify and investigate high-risk Clients, including, but not limited to, potential politically exposed persons (PEPs)/politically exposed foreign persons (PEFPs), and/or Sanctions, and refers, as appropriate, to internal partners (e.g., EDDU, Global Sanctions, etc.).
  • Prepare and deliver investigative results to the appropriate staff, including identification of trends and areas of improvement.
  • Identify and report RGS within the regulatory reporting requirements and timelines.
  • Recommend risk-mitigation actions and next steps at the conclusion of case investigations, including, but not limited to, demarketing, retain, or Caution List recommendations.
  • Apprise and advise senior personnel regarding on-going investigations and findings.
  • Provide mentoring, coaching, and feedback regarding recommendations and best practices for enterprise investigations, as appropriate.
  • Share subject matter expertise and provides specialized advice, guidance, and direction to team members on ML/TF and case investigations.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skill sets relevant for ML/TF, Sanctions, and other regulatory matters to perform case investigations.
  • Identify challenges and obstacles related to the team’s objectives and escalates them accordingly.
  • Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
  • 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, 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.
  • Champion a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.


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, or equivalent, and a minimum of 2 year of experience in AML and / or risk disciplines.  
  • Extensive investigative skills along with 5 years of documented AML or law enforcement experience may substitute for university degree requirements.
  • Demonstrated expertise in ML/TF investigations.
  • Knowledge of local and relevant AML laws and regulations.
  • Strong understanding of financial transactions along with and understanding of technology.
  • Good investigative skills and demonstrated understanding of complex financial transactions.
  • Strong writing and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement as to the materiality of risks identified.
  • 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, coupled with attention to results and a sense of urgency.
  • Ability to communicate in French and/or Spanish is an asset.
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation is an asset.
  • Exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances.


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.

 

Location(s):  Canada : Ontario : Mississauga 

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.

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