Senior Audit Leader, Risk Management

1 day ago

Old Toronto, Canada Scotiabank Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Audit Manager to lead our AML Audit Function in Compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to oversee the execution of business strategies, plans, and initiatives while ensuring adherence to governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leverage your expertise to drive a customer-focused culture within the team, fostering deep client relationships and leveraging broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
  • Lead and manage high-risk AML audits or projects focused on processes and internal controls of the AML First and/or Second Line of Defense Head Office units, ensuring consistent execution of audits.
  • Provide oversight, guidance, and advice to International Banking AML audit engagements conducted by local Audit teams, ensuring consistency in the application of Scotiabank standards, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics, and AML enterprise standards.
  • Support the AML Centre of Excellence (COE) team in testing AML remediations and central initiatives across IB countries.
  • Collaborate with the Audit Director to identify systemic issues, emerging risks, industry trends, or regulatory changes that may impact the Audit Plan.
  • Lead the execution, planning, and reporting on assigned audit projects, including developing risk-based audit plans, procedures, and schedules.
  • Manage and supervise the end-to-end process of audit execution, ensuring the nature and extent of testing align with objectives, scope, and overall opinion.
  • Review workpapers, document internal control weaknesses, and provide recommendations to address root causes, communicating timely to management.
  • Ensure high-quality English and Spanish audit reports are completed within established department metrics.
  • Carry out specific projects or investigations of moderate complexity, documenting and confirming conclusions upon completion in writing.
  • Develop and maintain a high-performance environment, implementing people strategies that attract, retain, develop, and motivate staff through inclusive work environments and coaching mindsets.
  • Support the Review and input to IB local Audit teams on changes to AML policies, standards, regulations, and detailed audit programs.
  • Collaborate with the Audit Director in the Annual Planning process, assessing AML Risk entities within International Banking and countries units.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, or law.
  • Proficiency in Spanish, with full command preferred.
  • Certified Anti Money Laundering designation (CAMS) is an asset.
  • Strong understanding of AML requirements, bank policy, FATF recommendations, and relevant laws.
  • 5+ years of experience in AML/ATF or Sanctions affairs, preferably in First, Second, or Third Line of Defense units.
  • Experience with audit or testing processes and methodologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to write concise audit reports.
  • Proficient in Excel, MS Word, and audit software tools.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively as an individual contributor and team member.
  • Knowledge of International regulatory AML/ATF compliance frameworks and requirements.
  • Ability to apply risk-based auditing standards, practices, techniques, processes, and methodologies.
  • Supervise multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong people management and coaching/development skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and data analysis proficiency.
  • Proven ability to work in high ambiguity levels and rapidly changing environments.

About Us

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, guided by its purpose: 'for every future'. We help our customers, their families, and communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products, and services.

Estimated Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

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