Senior AML and Sanctions Counsel

2 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada Scotiabank Full time

Estimated Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year.

Company Overview:

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Our purpose is to create opportunities and bring value to our customers, their families and communities through various advice, products and services.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior AML and Sanctions Counsel to provide advice and counsel to a broad range of stakeholders on matters relating to Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorist Financing and Sanctions, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption. This role will also involve managing regulatory matters and investigations regarding these areas, as well as monitoring and instructing external counsel.

Main Responsibilities:

  1. Provide legal analysis, documentation, negotiation, preparation, review, research and advice to stakeholders on complex matters related to new and existing programs, sometimes with little or no precedent.
  2. Research legal issues of substantial complexity on a national or regional basis and evaluate proposed federal and provincial legislation to assess its impact on the Bank.
  3. Represent the Bank at meetings or on committees with government, public and private organizations, researching and preparing submissions to government bodies on legislation and other issues affecting the organization.
  4. Direct the activity of outside counsel.
  5. Recommend and/or carry out the course of action to be taken regarding ongoing matters.
  6. Superintend the work of counsel and staff within a group, setting work standards, methods and procedures in accordance with company-wide policies and appraising work performance.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • A graduate from a recognized Canadian law school and a member in good standing of the Bar in a Canadian common law jurisdiction.
  • A broad experience acquired either at the Bank or another financial institution or large law firm in commercial law with emphasis on retail banking, commercial banking and insurance.
  • Specific knowledge of the legal issues of each subject area.
  • Experience in dealing with regulators and industry associations.

Work Environment:

This position reports to the Director, Strategic Initiatives, and coordinates with international jurisdictions as required. The primary focus is on operations in Canadian jurisdictions but will occasionally require international coordination. The successful candidate will have excellent management, relationship building and communication skills, as well as the ability to work confidently with senior management and provide advice and counsel on a broad range of legal issues.

Benefits:

Scotiabank offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and vision coverage, as well as a generous retirement savings plan.



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