Head of Sanctions Screening Solutions Management

5 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, guided by its purpose: 'for every future.' The institution helps its customers, their families, and communities achieve success through various services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and private banking. Scotiabank values unique skills and experiences, aiming to create an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Head of Sanctions Screening Solutions Management to lead our Global Sanctions Program's screening solutions management functions globally, enterprise-wide. This role will oversee the development, management, execution, and maintenance of sanctions screening standards in compliance with governing regulations and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create and/or maintain framework documents, including tuning methodology, rules governance framework, and screening standards for sanctions screening systems and processes.
  • Develop a tracking mechanism for documentations owned by Data and Model Analytics and Reporting team and facilitate periodic updates and approvals.
  • Develop deep understanding and subject matter expertise of sanctions screening systems, system capabilities, and relevant processes, as well as product knowledge for payments and trade finance transactions.
  • Liaise and provide support to the Model Validation team to ensure the success of the annual model validation efforts for sanctions screening systems.
  • Facilitate the testing and management reporting on the efficacy and efficiency of the systems.
  • Lead and/or provide support to the efforts of operationalizing Risk Tolerance Frameworks for sanctions screening systems and process; support ongoing tuning effort to review and opine on tuning recommendations, business rules, fuzzy logic exceptions, etc.
  • Consider risk-based approach in decision-making process and support risk-based approach culture throughout the Global Sanctions Program.
  • Support the management of Sanctions Risk Appetite Framework and develop a deep understanding of the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture.
About You
  • You have a minimum 5 years' experience in compliance or governance functions in the financial services sector.
  • You possess strong communication, analytical, organizational, project management, and planning skills.
  • You hold advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Access, Excel, Project, Visio, and PowerPoint.
  • You have practical skills in analytical tools such as Python, SQL, and VBA, and PowerBI.
What We Offer
  • In-depth training to prepare you for the role and ongoing coaching and feedback.
  • You'll be part of a diverse, collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team.
  • A competitive rewards package, including performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one, work-life balance, team events, opportunities to participate in the community.
  • Career matters – access to career development and progression opportunities.


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