Sanctions Advisory Director

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time
Sanctions Advisory Director Job Summary

The Sanctions Advisory Director will be responsible for leading and overseeing the Global Sanctions Advisory team, ensuring applicable policies, procedures, standards, trainings, and governance functions are adequately followed and maintained in accordance with applicable governing laws, regulations, the Bank's enterprise-wide policies, and procedures.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Manage a team of Managers and Senior Managers responsible for the enterprise-wide review of clients with sanctions exposure or that otherwise present sanctions risk to the Bank;
  • Ensure that all advisory activities and other escalations, such as deal reviews and name screening escalations, and transactional reviews (e.g., securities escalations and trade finance transactions) are conducted appropriately and in line with legal and regulatory requirements;
  • Act as a subject-matter-expert providing advice on sanctions topics to all business lines, including GBM Onboarding, Internal Controls, Global AML Operations, Compliance & AML 2nd line, and groups within Global Sanctions & Screening;
  • Escalate high-risk clients to relevant review committees and present on sanctions risk to the Bank;
  • Provide updates on sanctions regulatory changes, emerging risks, and program updates to multiple management committees;
  • Develop working relationships with business lines and other key groups across business lines;
  • Serve as a liaison between Global Sanctions and other Bank functions on matters of cross-functional relevance;
  • Understand and apply the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture in day-to-day operations and decisions;
  • Create an environment that pursues operational efficiency while ensuring adequate controls and standards;
  • Build a high-performance environment and implement a human resources strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates team members;
  • Establish a high-performance environment that reinforces individual accountability and strong inter-group cooperation;
  • Implement a resource strategy to attract, retain, develop, and motivate staff and manage staff succession and development planning;
  • Foster an inclusive work environment that promotes mutual respect and collaboration among team members;
  • Communicate a clear vision and business strategy to team members;
  • Ensure that management expectations are effectively communicated and monitored for all direct reports;
  • Establish and implement an ongoing coaching approach with direct reports;
  • Empower team members to develop creative and strategic solutions;
  • Drive collaboration and efficiency across multiple teams globally in connection with the range of program execution and oversight tasks associated with financial crimes and sanctions;
  • Build strong partnerships with First Line business and Control Functions and other key stakeholders in connection with the Bank's AML Risk Program;

Requirements:
  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in business or a related field;
  • Minimum of 7 years in sanctions compliance-related functions in financial services or a comparable government agency;
  • Must have in-depth knowledge of U.S. and Canada sanctions regulatory requirements;
  • Experience identifying, assessing, and providing advice on sanctions matters;
  • Strong communication, analytical, organizational, project management, and planning skills;
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Access, Visio, Project, and PowerPoint;
  • Knowledge of business, products, operations, systems, and organization for the financial services sector;

What We Offer:
  • In-depth training to prepare you for the role and ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed;
  • You'll be part of a diverse, collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team;
  • A competitive rewards package, including a performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching;
  • Health Benefits from day one;
  • Work-life balance, team events, and opportunities to participate in the community;
  • Career development and progression opportunities.

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

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