Senior Analyst, QA

Scotiabank; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank in Dallas seeks a Senior Analyst, Quality Assurance (QA) for Global AML - US. You will perform independent QA reviews of AML alerts, SAR decisions, sanctions reviews and EDD assessments to ensure accuracy and regulatory alignment.

You will document findings, track remediation, and collaborate with AML Operations, Sanctions and EDD to promote consistent quality standards and continuous improvement in risk investigations.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in AML, KYC, EDD, or financial crime risk management preferred.
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent QA reviews of AML alerts, SARs, sanctions reviews, and EDD assessments.
• Assess quality, completeness, and accuracy of investigations and risk assessments.
• Verify conclusions comply with AML, sanctions, and regulatory requirements.
• Document findings, recommendations, and QA outcomes clearly.
• Collaborate with AML Operations, Sanctions, and EDD teams to promote QA standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking / Prioritization

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related discipline

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Python

Excel

Job description

Title: Senior Analyst, QA

Requisition ID: 270661

Salary Range:-

Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

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

Global Banking and Markets

Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world.

Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious & metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.

Be part of an innovative, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition for every future!

Purpose

The Senior Analyst, Quality Assurance (QA), Global AML - US contributes to the effectiveness of the Bank's Global AML Program by performing independent quality assurance reviews across AML Alert, Case Investigations, Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) decisioning, Sanctions Reviews, and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) activities.

The role is responsible for assessing adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, procedures, and investigative standards while identifying quality deficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for continuous improvement. The Senior Analyst supports consistent, high-quality risk management practices through objective review, constructive challenge, and detailed analysis of financial crime investigations and risk assessments.

What You’ll Do

• Perform independent QA reviews of AML alerts and cases, SAR recommendations, sanctions reviews, and EDD assessments.
• Assess the quality, completeness, accuracy, and consistency of investigations, risk assessments, supporting documentation, and disposition decisions.
• Verify conclusions are evidence-based and comply with AML, sanctions, financial crime, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate whether material financial crime risk indicators and customer risk factors have been appropriately identified, assessed, and escalated.
• Identify, document, and elevate quality deficiencies, documentation gaps, control weaknesses, emerging risks, and repeat findings.
• Prepare clear, concise, and auditable QA documentation, including findings, recommendations, review outcomes, and supporting rationale.
• Maintain records and support QA reporting, trend analysis, audits, independent testing, and regulatory examinations.
• Provide feedback, track remediation activities, and identify opportunities to strengthen investigative quality, controls, and QA methodologies.
• Support regulatory reviews and maintain awareness of applicable AML/ATF, sanctions, and financial crime requirements and emerging risks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, AML Operations, Sanctions, EDD, AML Advisory, and Business lines to promote consistent quality standards, effective challenge, and continuous improvement.
• Act in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, Code of Conduct, and Global Sales Principles, ensuring adherence to operational, compliance, AML/ATF, sanctions, and conduct risk requirements.
• Working knowledge of transaction monitoring systems, alert workflows, management reporting, and related financial crime technologies preferred.

What You’ll Bring

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Typically, 2–5 years of experience in AML, KYC, EDD, or financial crime risk management.
• Foundational knowledge of AML/ATF and sanctions regulatory frameworks.
• Experience reviewing client information and identifying financial crime risk indicators preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to document clearly and concisely.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured environment.
• Experience with Excel and data analysis or visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Python) preferred.

What's 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.

#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 let us know.

Scotiabank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas

Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth

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