Senior Compliance Officer, GBM&T Compliance Canada Program

Requisition ID: 248399

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

Purpose

Contributes to the overall success of the Global Banking & Markets and Treasury ("GBM&T") Compliance Canada Program.  The Senior Compliance Officer will work closely with the Senior Manager, GBM&T Compliance Canada Program, the GBM&T Compliance Canada team and a diverse set of stakeholders to provide ongoing support of the Global Banking and Markets ("GBM"), Group Treasury ("GT") and Global Transaction Banking ("GTB) Canada Compliance programs in line with Global Compliance's strategy and initiatives.

Accountabilities

Support the execution of various components of the eight pillars of the GBM&T Compliance Canada program, including:

• Support the development and maintenance of internal documents including procedures in support of the GBM&T Compliance Canada Program
• Conduct routine monitoring for the GBM & GT businesses
• Identify and implement workflow improvements to streamline routine compliance monitoring processes
• Introduce automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and enhance efficiency
• Support and maintain the inventory of monitoring activities for the GBM, GT and GTB businesses, including but limited to annual reasonability review and new risk mapping from Compliance Risk and Control Assessment ("CRCA")
• Focus on developing a high level of understanding of the products, markets, systems, regulations and personnel necessary in order to exercise judgement to identify, diagnose, and problem-solve within the rules.
• Maintain a high level of awareness of compliance related industry developments
• Assist with third party and regulatory reviews/inquiries when necessary
• Participate in ad-hoc external or internal compliance exams from regulators, internal audit or GBM&T Compliance Canada testing team.
• Assist other team members and with ad hoc requests/provide support as needed in respect of other aspects of the GBM&T Compliance Canada Program
• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including Global Compliance, regulators and GBM business leaders to support the achievement of initiative deliverables and overall objectives
• Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions
• Actively pursue effective and efficient operations, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Code of Conduct
• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge
• Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment

Education/Experience

• Post-Secondary education and/or professional designations
• Securities licenses, Canadian Securities Course, Conduct and Practices Handbook Course (CPH), Trader Training Course (TTC) and/or the Derivatives Fundamentals Course (DFC) preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience at a financial institution and/or regulated securities dealer
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements
• Identify external market activity, news and additional factors that may influence trading activities
• Equities, fixed income, listed derivative and OTC derivative product knowledge
• A comprehensive understanding of the CIRO Universal Market Integrity Rules, CIRO Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated Rules and Montreal Exchange Rules, as well as a sound understanding of Canadian provincial securities legislation applicable to trading activities and capital markets
• Proficiency in excel macros, custom coding and desktop tool building capabilities preferred but not required
• Strong analytical and investigative skills and demonstrated ability to operate at a strategic level
• Sound judgment in identifying risks in order to proactively escalate with relevant senior management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Location(s):  Canada : Ontario : Toronto 

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.  

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