Associate Director, Global Governance and Compliance

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time

About the Role:

Scotiabank is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join our Global Governance and Compliance team. This role will be responsible for supporting the effective design and execution of our Global Governance and Compliance program globally, ensuring business strategies, plans, and initiatives are carried out in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
  • Execute and maintain AML/ATF compliance controls and provide AML/ATF compliance expertise and support to the business and functional units that form the first line of defense.
  • Support the Director by proactively addressing gaps, identifying opportunities, and leading changes for streamlining or automating end-to-end processes and controls to enhance compliant execution of AML and Sanctions programs.
  • Identify and gain a strong understanding of the key aspects of existing and pending regulations and laws governing Global Banking and Markets products, services, and processes.
  • Develop, manage, and implement phased action plans or projects to ensure that Global Banking and Markets and by extension the Bank, is following existing and new regulations or laws.
  • Support the Director, Global Governance and Compliance Program Management, on developing implementation strategies, detailed project plans, and monitoring progress against planned objectives related to GBM's Internal Control program.
  • Contribute to a positive risk culture and ensure day-to-day activities and decisions are undertaken in accordance with the Bank's risk appetite in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
  • Provide input into the policies and procedures to support all new products/services/channels and recommend effective controls to ensure effective AML risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.
  • Provide support to GBM regulatory-related projects and support exam coordination.
  • Lead for GBM AML and Global Governance and Compliance Program Management lead initiatives, including Governance for CRR, ACRM, TPRM (AML), and Negative News.
  • Lead the ongoing review and maintenance of the Enterprise Product List and AML/ATF Product Risk Rating on behalf of the GBM business.
  • Liaise with name screening solutions teams to identify and address gaps with respect to GBM's name screening controls globally.
  • Execute and maintain compliance controls, provide compliance expertise, and support to the business and functional units that form the first line of defense.
  • Perform ad-hoc, special, and/or focused data analytics as necessary, as well as other duties and projects as assigned, to support the overall GBM Global Governance and Compliance Program Management program.
  • Perform ad-hoc, special, and/or focused data analytics as necessary, as well as other duties and projects as assigned, to support the overall GBM AML program.
  • Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
  • Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank's Values, its Code of Conduct, and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to, and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions, and conduct risk.
  • Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment.

What You'll Bring:

  • This position supports the 1st line AML program globally for GBM. This requires an understanding of requirements under multiple jurisdictions, including Canada, US, Singapore, HK, and UK.
  • A strong understanding of operational processes and technology will contribute to the success of the program. Continuous improvement of AML processes will be required throughout the program.
  • The position may involve multiple deliveries with intense timelines as well as regular problem-solving with high ambiguity and complexity.
  • Minimum 8 years' experience in financial services.
  • University degree in business, finance, or other relevant field; MBA degree.
  • CAMS or Certified Financial Crime Specialist designations.
  • Strong knowledge of corporate banking, correspondent banking, capital markets products.
  • Experience in compliance programs; AML knowledge and experience.
  • Back office or middle office experience in capital markets, i.e., understanding of data flows.
  • Highly proficient Excel and PowerPoint skills with strong experience in developing executive-level presentations.
  • Working knowledge of Tableau/PowerBI Software's (Preferred but not essential).
  • Data and financial analysis experience is preferred.
  • Change agent with high energy, demonstrated strong ability to work under pressure, deal with ambiguities and uncertainties, and drive for results.
  • Ability to manage multiple compliance reviews and projects concurrently.
  • Familiarity with the key products offered in GBM and related AML/ATF and sanctions functions.

Work Arrangement:

This position is currently a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will work at least 3 days a week in the office. Please note that this is subject to change based on the needs of the business.

Interested?

If your experience is closely related but doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank

At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and, embraced for their differences. That's why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.

What's in it for you?

Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

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