Business Analyst II

Business Analyst II#26-15605

$34.47-$36.03 per hour

Toronto, ON, Canada

60% Remote

Job Description

Our Client, a Banking company, is looking for a Business Analyst II for their Toronto, ON/Hybrid location.

Responsibilities:

Manage a group of AML Analysts, by providing direction, setting goals, evaluating results, conducting coaching and feedback sessions, and ensuring that overall departmental goals are attained.

Complete Quality Control (QC) reviews for the analyst for ( MSB / PEP and Adverse Media)

Oversee case management of Money Service Business ( MSB), / Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and Adverse Media and distribution in accordance with priority set by AML

Provide guidance on making PEP determination, Adverse Media and MSB confirmations

Ensures that ongoing activities are performed according to established policies and procedures. Supports the development of group policies and procedures and assists staff with questions and issues as necessary.

Oversee the team with functional diversity, completing high volume and medium-to-high-complexity cases. Processes / management reporting activities across multiple systems and business segments. This includes quality assurance activities of the work done by colleagues and/or team members and working on measures to reduce error / quality issues across the team and/or process.

Support management team with any ad hoc reporting requests .

Act as a key liaison with partners and external groups and provide subject matter expertise at the department level.

Serve as key contact for issues / risks / exceptions that are raised / require resolution.

Monitor service and control standards against overall business / department objectives.

Build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with internal and external partners.

Work closely with key business leaders to develop business plans, ensuring optimal use of resources.

Monitor and communicate the effectiveness of strategies, programs and practices related to own area of expertise.

Lead or contribute to cross-functional / enterprise initiatives as an organizational or subject matter expert, helping to identify risk, provide guidance for complex situations.

Identify process efficiency opportunities. Identify possible solutions, drive change management activities to deliver operational efficiencies in line with organizational / business objectives.

Act as a brand ambassador for your business area/function, both internally and externally.

Manage day to day operations within the team to meet expected bench marks of the team , and their individual Quality Control review bench mark.

Requirements:

Lead mindset and qualities ( Project or team ) experience 2 years

Sound knowledge of PEP, MSB, and Adverse Media

Experience in implementing and leading change management initiatives within operations, driving and delivering process efficiencies

intermediate AML knowledge/expertise. Experience in risk rating and AML typologies including working AML knowledge of boarder related areas.

Strong Microsoft Office skillset is required, particularly in Excel, Word and PowerPoint .

Relevant knowledge of AML operations, regulatory reporting, standards, procedures, laws, rules, regulations, and trends.

Ability to analyze, research, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines, reporting requirements and timely management of high-volume activities

Ability to work independently, making decisions and manage deadlines while multi-tasking between different projects

Effective verbal and written communication skills. Should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

ICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.