Senior Compliance Program Manager

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time

Requisition ID: 204616

Join a purpose-driven team dedicated to achieving results within an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Role Overview

As the Senior Manager of AML Reporting & Governance, you will be instrumental in guiding the Enterprise Anti-Money Laundering Program. Your proficiency is vital in developing and managing reports that adhere to regulatory standards and internal policies, ensuring the bank's operations uphold the highest compliance benchmarks. You will take the lead in collaborating with various stakeholders to convey essential insights to senior management, including the quarterly Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer opinion process. Your capability to distill complex data into clear, actionable reports will inform decisions at the highest levels, including the Board of Directors and Global Compliance & AML leadership. Seize the opportunity to innovate reporting through automation, influence decision-making with data-driven insights, and ensure the management of policy standards and global documentation—all while aligning with the Bank's risk culture in your daily actions and decisions.

This position offers a high-performing professional the chance to make a significant impact in a critical area of the bank.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the AML Program Assessment: Oversee monthly and quarterly reporting, shaping the narrative of the bank's compliance journey.
  • Ensure Compliance Excellence: Develop essential resources and tools, establishing the benchmark for AML assessments and board communications.
  • Provide Expert Guidance: Offer authoritative advice to standardize reporting practices, ensuring consistency across all business units.
  • Drive Reporting Innovation: Create and implement processes that enhance the quality of insights, delivering reports that are precise and clear.
  • Reveal Risk Insights through Data: Utilize data visualization to illuminate risks, crafting narratives that capture attention and prompt action.
  • Develop Engaging Presentations: Create compelling narratives for AML leadership, showcasing the bank's achievements and challenges.
  • Govern Key Processes: Manage the governance of critical processes, ensuring a robust risk management framework that aligns with the bank's strategic goals and regulatory obligations.
  • Engage Stakeholders: Facilitate discussions that set expectations, keeping all parties aligned with the rhythm of board and senior management reporting.
  • Proactively Address Concerns: Anticipate challenges and escalate them promptly, ensuring the compliance strategy remains on track.
  • Stay Informed on Regulatory Trends: Monitor regulatory developments to ensure the bank remains proactive in the AML landscape.
  • Research and Educate: Engage in industry research and regulatory updates, emerging as a thought leader in AML compliance.
  • Embrace the Bank's Vision: Integrate the bank's risk appetite and cultural values into daily responsibilities and decision-making processes, embodying the principles that drive the Bank's success.
  • Commit to effective and efficient operations in accordance with Scotiabank's Values, Code of Conduct, and Global Sales Principles, ensuring the adequacy and effectiveness of daily business controls related to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions, and conduct risk.
  • Foster a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in strategic roles such as management consulting or corporate strategy within banking or financial services.
  • Undergraduate degree in business administration or finance preferred.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in PowerPoint with the ability to visualize information and summarize it clearly for senior management audiences.
  • Detail-oriented, ambitious, and a top performer thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.
  • ACAMS designation or equivalent preferred.
  • Prior experience in a control environment related to risk management, compliance, or audit.
  • Able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
  • Fluency in Spanish is an asset.

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, 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 during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. 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.



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