Global KYC Manager

ScotiaGBS Colombia del grupo Scotiabank; Bogotá; On-site; COP 90,000,000 - 150,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Multicultural environment

Well-being benefits

Competitive wages

Job summary

ScotiaGBS Colombia del grupo Scotiabank seeks a Global KYC Manager to lead testing and QA for AML/KYC programs in GBM lines, ensuring robust controls and timely remediation. You will prepare stakeholder reports and coordinate cross-functional teams to strengthen KYC and regulatory compliance.

The role requires experience in testing methodologies, risk assessment, and strong MS Office skills, with ACAMS preferred and English proficiency to collaborate with headquarters in Canadá.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, law, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in control and audit processes in financial services and/or consulting, AML/ KYC.
• ACAMS certified preferred.
• Experience with testing methodologies, risk and control analysis or quality assurance.
• Strong command of MS Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, with good communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support periodic testing and QA reviews for AML/KYC services within GBM lines.
• Test and assure critical components of AML and sanctions programs, focusing on KYC, Trade Finance, name screening, and escalation processes.
• Prepare monthly statistics and reports for stakeholders with testing results.
• Perform risk-based testing to evaluate effectiveness of GBM controls and processes per AML Testing Procedures.
• Review and update testing scripts to align with policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with tested areas to identify weaknesses and plan remediation.

Skills

Testing methodologies

Risk and control analysis

Quality assurance

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/finance/law

Tools

SharePoint

Access

Word

Outlook

Job description

At ScotiaGBS we want you to be part of a team that is always in personal and professional growth, for this reason we are looking for our new Global KYC Manager.

What will you do?

• Lead and/or support a variety of periodic (and/or ad-hoc) testing and quality assurance reviews for FL or non- AML services into GBM business lines based on an annual plan or management requirements.
• Conducts testing and quality assurance of critical components of the AML and Sanctions programs, with an emphasis on Know-Your-Customer (KYC) processes and controls, Trade Finance, name screening review and escalation processes, among others.
• Prepare monthly statistics and reports for the appropriate stakeholders providing results of the various tests/reviews that are performed
• Perform risk-based testing to assess the operating and/or design effectiveness of key GBM controls and processes in accordance with GBM First Line and AML Testing Procedures. The reviews will require good knowledge of GBM processes, products, and risks and understanding of how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions
• Testing will cover a broad variety of GBM-related procedures and risks, including regulatory onboarding procedures that impact GBM business trading activity (Dodd-Frank, EMIR, Canadian Trade Reporting), and will require good knowledge of GBM processes, products, and risks.
• Review and update testing scripts to align with policies, procedures and relevant regulations
• Work closely with tested areas and other stakeholders to identify and address patterns, themes, or trends that indicate potential weaknesses or gaps in the execution of GBM First Line and AML Controls. to socialize and review identified issues, draft and socialize formalized issues and work with relevant stakeholders on remediation and action plans
• Champions a client-driven culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Perform analysis to identify and address patterns, themes, or trends that indicate potential weaknesses or gaps in the execution of GBM First Line and AML Controls.
• Provide effective and constructive feedback to the First Line of Defense within GBM on identified deficiencies, supporting the development of appropriate corrective and preventive actions plans as required.
• Draft periodic reporting of findings and progress against remediation objectives to management and other key stakeholders.
• Support continuous development on GBM First Line and AML Testing Methodologies.
• Support in the development of training, where appropriate, based on testing results, lessons learned and progress of corrective actions.
• Developing and maintaining key relationships with stakeholders (e.g., global derivatives compliance teams, GBM BRM stakeholders).
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of their 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, and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.
• Participating in ongoing initiatives and projects, as required.
• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment

What do we offer you?

Growth opportunities

Diverse, dynamic, and multicultural environment

Benefits for your financial and emotional well-being

Competitive wages

What do you need?

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, law, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in control and audit processes in financial services and/or consulting, AML/ KYC.
• ACAMS certified preferred
• Working knowledge of testing methodologies, risk and control analysis or quality assurance.
• Knowledge of businesses, products, operations, Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, strong communication (written & oral), analytical, organization, project management/planning skills; proficient in excel, SharePoint and/or access a plus
• Excellent command of English (reading, writing and speaking skills), because you will work hand in hand with our headquarters in Canadá.

Preferred

• Experience in audit, compliance, trade surveillance, operational risk, quality assurance and/or project management.
• Knowledge of capital markets and wholesale banking products, OTC Derivative trading activities, and related regulatory requirements (e.g., Dodd-Frank, EMIR, Canadian Trade Reporting).
• Data and financial analysis with ability to manage large datasets – analytics skill, programming skills and/or knowledge of Power BI.