Senior Analyst - Testing (12 Months Contract)

Requisition ID: 192424
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Contributes to the overall success of the Retail Products and Regulatory Support team by taking lead on key testing initiatives. The Senior Analyst is responsible to execute on testing plans and work hand in hand with the business to review findings and to help draft out achievable action plans to close gaps. To facilitate testing they will meet with key stakeholders including management, LOB, Business Unit Controls and other areas as necessary. The Senior Analyst is also responsible to provide support on Issue Management validations. In addition, they will be responsible for partnering with the Issue Management team to provide support on issues and to work closely with the action plan owners from action plan creation to closure.

The Business Controls Team is a key component of Scotiabank's Enterprise Risk Management Framework. Business Controls is responsible for fostering a robust control environment through partnership with the business units.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Complete testing of all assigned Regulatory controls executed within the Retail Product team to include preparing and gathering information prior to meeting with the business unit; scheduling a meeting with the business unit for a walkthrough of the control as required; analyzing efficiency of the control by gathering a sample of data to evaluate accuracy; completing documentation to finalize testing of the control; presenting all aspects of the identified issue to the business unit and to management; retaining all evidence and documentation in a central repository
• Assist with reporting of testing standings and completion of quality assurance checks on completed testing and report findings to management.
• Complete complex testing by producing detailed test scripts for any specific assigned project which could include regulatory control testing and pre-audit work
• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge
• Perform remediation validation, when needed, of Action Plans from Issue Management to validate that remediation plans have been carried out as per defined plan
• Keep up to date with all procedural and policy changes within the business unit to ensure testing methodology is accurate and current; complete all required Bank related training
• Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of the respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Ability to prioritize, manage time well, and multitask
• Data reporting, verification, and analysis skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• A detail oriented mindset and problem solving skills
• Effective written and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and is self-directed
• Previous quality and audit control would be considered an asset
• Applied conceptual knowledge of theories, practices and procedures to support the testing framework
• Understanding of professional standards, concepts, technologies used, and processes/ programs supported
• Awareness of industry and professional area trends

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Ontario : Ottawa
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.