Associate, US Client Onboarding

Requisition ID: 265485

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

Purpose

Assists in the onboarding of new client relationships working with the business lines and clients. Includes US KYC / AML FINRA BSA SEC FATCA and other regulations impacting the US Business. Escalates KYC AML & Sanctions related issues and concerns to appropriate teams.

What Youll Do

Facilitate the regulatory onboarding of US Global Banking and Markets clients in an efficient compliant and client-centric manner;
Resolve day to day matters for the regulatory onboarding operations teams in the US; escalate complex issues to appropriate departments for resolution;
Continually acquire and enhance knowledge of both the Banks and the Divisions business strategies and policies risk management practices and methodologies product offerings financial markets financial instruments regulatory requirements and Bank Office processes;

Follow and adhere to AML controls; including review of high-risk customers PEP screenings and standard KYC / AML policies;
Develop and report KYC metrics and prepare management reports for stakeholder meetings
Collaborate with business line management to develop processes and procedures to implement and maintain the business line AML Program including customer on-boarding customer refresh name scanning; and
Work with team members and stakeholders to implement new procedures and regulations to meet and exceed internal / external audit standards.

What Youll Bring

Minimum of 4-6 years in financial services and recognized expertise of current and anticipated regulatory frameworks impacting client onboarding in the US namely US KYC/AML (BSA PATRIOT Act FINRA Rules) and FATCA;
Minimum Bachelors degree in business related field; compliance or equivalent experience;
Recognized subject matter certifications preferred (CAMS CGSS FIS etc.)
A sound understanding of the banking and capital markets business is necessary as is client-centric approach to the role. Must have broad knowledge of the end-to-end workflows among the Front Middle and Back Offices. Will require work outside of traditional business hours from time to time;

Must be able to operate effectively within a stressful environment with changing priorities and tight time frames;
Knowledge of quality assurance processes;
Strong communications analytical organizational project management and planning skills;
Knowledge of businesses products operations systems and organization; and
Ability to work independently and in team setting

Interested
At Scotiabank every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential respected for who they are and embraced for their differences. Thats why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.

Whats in it for you
Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work and life every day. With a focus on holistic well-being our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family financial physical mental and social health needs.

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Location(s): United States : Texas : Dallas

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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