Anti-Money Laundering Officer

Job Summary:The AML Officer contributes to the overall success of the AML/ATF & Sanctions programme within Scotia Group Jamaica ensuring the AML/ATF strategies, plans and initiatives are executed/delivered in compliance with governing regulations, ethical conduct, internal policies, and procedures. Key Accountabilities:Contributes towards a customer focused culture throughout BNSJ Group Compliance and the branches/units within Scotia Group Jamaica to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge. Reviews daily Threshold Transaction Reports (TTRs) using the established system and ensure submission to the Designated Authority, Financial Investigation Division (FID), within the established timeframes after the reports have been approved. Liaise with branches or units to obtain additional information for the accurate completion and reporting of the TTRs. Provides ongoing AML/ATF support to the Senior Manager, Group AML/ATF & Sanctions, including the coordination of information and responses to/from the Centralized Financial Investigations Unit (CFIU), branches, units, and regulators. Reviews Sanctions alerts generated via Automated Customer Risk Management (ACRM) Lite system and takes appropriate actions in accordance with established policies/standard/proceduresCoordinates with appropriate stakeholders (such as the 1B AML Advisory Team and Corporate Learning Centre) to provide the required assistance in training on-boarding and/or existing employees on AML/ATF policies and procedures.Conduct second line reviews to identify and investigate weaknesses in relevant policies, practices and procedures and recommend corrective actions. Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her 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, 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. Assists with the preparation of production orders received from law enforcement agencies. Provides AML/ATF support and guidance to branches and other business units. Champions a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment, communicating vison/values/business strategy, and managing succession and development planning for the team. Education / Experience / Other Information :Bachelor’s Degree in Banking & Finance (or its equivalent) Accreditation in AML/ATF such as Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) Possess a sound knowledge of AML/ATF regulatory framework, banking operations, branch banking, trust, and securities. Thorough knowledge of AML/ATF & Sanctions programme, policies, and proceduresKindly put the job title in the subject line when applying.Your comprehensive resume should be received no later than Wednesday, October 29, 2025