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Senior Analyst - AML Operations

Scotiabank
Bogotá, Colombia
On-site

About this role

About the Role

Role focuses on supporting AML Operations in Bogotá by executing goals and ensuring adherence to internal standards and regulatory requirements. The Senior Analyst investigates and evaluates client relationships to identify financial, reputational, operational, and compliance risks, including potential money laundering or terrorist financing, and may cover various activities such as SWAT – Transaction Monitoring Quality Control, Level 2, Sanctions and QC of Enhanced Due Diligence, Name Screening, and Demarket. What You'll Do

  • Investigate and analyze transactions or identify unusual patterns of international payment activity and/or trade finance activity by applying expert knowledge to assess operational and AML risk exposure.

  • Help ensure that the Bank complies with AML regulatory obligations to detect and report suspicious activities.

  • Prepare risk assessment reports or spreadsheets for management review describing suspicious money laundering typologies, scope of investigation, risk evaluation, and recommended corrective actions.

  • Conduct thorough analysis to support a reasoned, accurate, and consistent evaluation aligned with the risk rating assigned to each case.

  • Develop and maintain a strong understanding of AML policies and procedures, money laundering and terrorist financing, regulations, industry best practices, criminal typologies, and emerging trends.

  • Help mitigate financial and reputational risk related to the Bank.

  • Support business line colleagues and promptly respond to requests and concerns from partners and stakeholders (including Security & Investigations and Shared Services) in evaluating and resolving cases.

  • Maintain expected productivity and quality standards defined through performance metrics.

  • Prepare written risk assessment reports and case memoranda for executive and/or audit purposes.

  • Recommend remediation plans. What We're Looking For

  • Knowledge of AML/ATF regulatory obligations and strong investigative skills to identify suspicious activity and assess risk.

  • Ability to analyze transactions and unusual patterns; familiarity with policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations.

  • Experience preparing risk assessment reports, case memos, and executive/audit documentation.

  • Strong written and verbal communication; client-focused, collaborative mindset; ability to work with cross-functional partners.

  • Knowledge of areas such as SWAT – Transaction Monitoring Quality Control, Level 2, Sanctions and QC of Enhanced Due Diligence, Name Screening, and Demarket is desirable.

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