Senior Compliance Officer, Wealth Management Complaints and Investigations

Title: Senior Compliance Officer, Wealth Management Complaints and Investigations Requisition ID: We are committed to investing in our employees and helping you continue your career at Scotiabank. Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and highperforming culture. Is This Role Right for You? In this role, you will: Support the Wealth Management Complaints and Investigations program, covering various Canadian Wealth Management entities in the Scotiabank Group, in handling clientcomplaints, escalated complaints to regulators and external complaints bodies, regulatoryand response obligations. Responsibilities: Assess, analyze and investigate client complaints as assigned, including: Determine the nature of the complaint, and assess whether the complaintshould be reported to the relevant SRO (i.e., CIRO, AMF, OSC). Perform a detailed analysis including a review of advisor submissions,account documentation, file notes and communicate with clients, advisorsand other internal departments for further details as required. Conduct suitability assessments. Perform profit/loss calculations and construct model portfolios. Prepare substantive responses to clients based on the analysis and merits ofthe complaint for the Director, Compliance, Complaints & Investigations to review. Handle Provincial/National/SRO regulatory inquiries effectively in a timely manner. Prepare materials in response to regulatory inquiries, examinations andinvestigations and assist legal counsel as required in preparing cases for arbitration, SRO disciplinary proceedings or civil litigation. Collaborate with other service providers/support units, such as, ScotiabankOperations groups. Assist with managing the various email inboxes maintained by the Complaints and Investigations team. Assist with the maintenance of various complaints logs for complaints andinvestigations as assigned. Evaluate and make recommendations for the development/enhancement/clarification of policies, practices, procedures, and/or system changes necessary to support ongoing compliance, including recommending policy and procedure changes based on complaint experience and regulatory events to correct incidents of non-compliance (and prevent their reoccurrence) and weaknesses in policies, practices, procedures, systems and/or training. Other duties and projects as may be assigned. Do You Have the Skills? University Degree. Minimum 5 years of related experience at a large financial institution or establishedsecurities or another financial services activity regulatory agency. Experience working in or with Wealth Management considered an asset. Understanding of Canadian regulatory and industry trends related the skills totranslate requirements into efficient and effective, policies, procedures, controls, systems and training. An enquiring mind, excellent judgment, strategic thinking skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to develop and implement solutions to complex issues. Ability to learn and adapt to rapidly changing regulatory and business environments. Able to work independently and with other staff across functional lines within the Bank. Bilingual (English and French) would be an asset. What’s In It for You? Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment. The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers. A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. An organization committed to making a difference in our communities - for you and our customers. You can expect to be recognized and rewarded for high-performance; you will be supported by leadership through meaningful development conversations that enable faster advancement and internal training to support your growth and development. 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 our 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. At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Note: All postings in will remain live for a minimum of 5 days. #J-18808-Ljbffr