Director Application Development, Aml Technologies

Requisition ID: 215271

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

**Global AML Alignment**

Scotiabank’s AML Technology team is responsible for running global services that provide the detection and investigation capabilities to meet our Global AML regulatory requirements in the different jurisdictions that Scotiabank operates in. We do this in partnership with the Global AML business to deliver core business capabilities to the enterprise. We work with the different technology teams as we provide an integrated solution both locally and with other global systems team. We support the Investigation Units that support the Global AML space as well.

**Role**

As the Director of AML Technology, Application Development, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of essential software solutions and management of the key platforms and capabilities that our Business Partners rely on to adhere to regulatory commitments and to protect our customers.

The incumbent will act as the Technical Value Stream owner and be the central point of contact to the Business Product owners for the end-to-end implementation of enhancements on the common AML services, while continually maturing the business capabilities.

**Accountabilities**

**Leading and Partnering**
- Relationship Management: The incumbent will act as the Technical Value Stream owner, providing an end-to-end central point of contact for all AML Technology services, including Data and Quality Testing Services, that support each of the respective Business Value Stream owners.
- Continuous Learning and Development: The incumbent fosters a culture of continuous learning and development within the team, encouraging skill enhancement and professional growth to keep pace with evolving technologies and industry trends.

**Data & Reporting**

Data Custodian: The incumbent will also act as the Data Custodian for their respective Technical Value Stream accountability, and contribute to the mobilization of AML Data domain by supporting the implementation activities included in scope of the AML domain and sub-domains such as:
- Identification of data elements and registration of critical data elements
- Identification and registration of data sources
- Definition of data requirements including business, technical and operational metadata, creating data flows and lineage
- Implementation of data controls to accurately reconcile data between source and target including reporting and dashboards.

The Data Custodian works closely, and coordinates with members of each Domain Working Group to comply with the Bank’s Enterprise Data Management Policy Framework.

**Risk Management**
- The incumbent manages the analysis, data, and follow-through on risks identified through Risk Assessments, Compliance Testing results, Internal Audits, exam findings, and management control assessments. The incumbent will be accountable to develop and monitor action plans to address the global or local technology risks identified.
- Incident & Problem Management: The incumbent is accountable for resolving incidents and issues escalated from Level 1-2 Application Operations Services, coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders where required to ensure timely resolution and mínimal disruption to business operations.

**Delivery**
- Project Delivery: The incumbent is accountable for ensuring the delivery of all AML Technology commitments and deliverables (projects, services, systems stability, and reliability) in a cost-effective manner across the supported Canadian Banking, GBM, Global Wealth and International Banking groups. The incumbent is expected to manage multiple concurrent projects of varying complexity and duration simultaneously.

**Education and Experience**
- 10 years of experience in software development,
- At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Strong understanding of software development methodologies, frameworks, and best practices, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
- Knowledge of multiple programming languages and technologies, such as Java, Python,.NET, JavaScript, and cloud-native development desirable.
- Experience with modern software development tools and platforms, including version control systems, IDEs, and collaboration tools.
- Proficiency or experience in data analytics and visualization tools, such as SQL, Python, R, Tableau, or Power BI.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams to achieve their full potential.
- Highly analytical with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Certification or experience in software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum Master) is desirable.
- Experience in the Financial Services industry an asset.

**What's in it for you?**
- Diversity, Eq