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Scotiabank · 9 hours ago

Manager, U.S. AML Audit

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, focused on providing a broad range of financial services. The Audit Manager will contribute to the Audit Function's success by executing audits related to AML compliance and internal controls, ensuring that the audits align with regulatory standards and internal policies.

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Responsibilities

Support the Officer in Charge (OIC) with the execution for assigned audits. This includes completion of audit testing, discussions with management and documentation of work performed
May act as Officer-In-Charge (OIC) of low to medium complexity for assigned audits
Work with other audit teams as required
Execute, plan and report on the assigned audits. Obtains a thorough understanding of the business/unit/ process and associated risks, develops an appropriate risk-based audit approach, and schedules timing and resources
Deliver end-to-end process of the execution of the audit and ensure nature and extent of testing is appropriate to support the objective, scope, and overall opinion. Completes timely review of workpapers, ensures internal control weaknesses are clearly documented with recommendations addressing the root cause and are communicated timely to management. Draft reports and issues. Present audit results and findings for presentation to management
Champion a client focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge
Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions
Ensure Scotiabank standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics are maintained in completion of all assignments
Stay informed on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends. Conveys risk-related information to Officer-in-Charge or Audit Principal and senior management
Maintain stakeholder relationships to successfully carry out audit activities
Champion a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment
Meet Department training requirements
Manage self-development by confirming/communicating job expectations, identifying mentors/coaches and enquiring about training needs, ensuring timely completion of performance appraisals and manages assigned staff

Qualification

AML knowledgeBSA complianceAudit experienceRisk managementAnalytical skillsSelf-developmentTime managementWritten communicationPresentation skillsTeam collaborationClient focus

Required

Technical/Professional qualifications such as MBA, CFA, ACAMS / CAMS and/or CIA
4-6 years of progressive experience in capital markets AML control environment
Strong knowledge of AML and risk management functions, and audit functions
Prior auditing experience in these areas
Exposure in working with AML management personnel would be an asset
Strong analytical skills necessary to assess risk exposures and understand risk quantification and valuation methodologies
Ability to quickly understand the risks associated with new products, processes, routines and formulate audit procedures to ensure that the controls are adequate
Expert time management skills in order to manage multi-functional accountabilities through prioritization, delegation, motivation, conflict resolution and the promotion of ideas
Excellent written communication skills are essential, with superior issue and audit report writing skills
Skilled at verbal engagement and presentation, of a caliber suitable for direct exposure to executive management

Benefits

Flexible benefit programs
Holistic well-being

Company

Scotiabank

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Scotiabank is a banking firm that provides banking and financial services.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.07B
2024-04-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.07B
1972-03-01IPO

Leadership Team

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Jabar Singh
President & CEO Scotiabank Colpatria (Colombia) & Head Central America & Caribbean
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L.Scott Thomson
President and CEO
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