Director, Enterprise Transaction Screening Application Owner, Global Sanctions & Screening

Requisition ID : 202218

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

The Director leads and oversees 2nd Line Transaction Screening, overseeing the maintenance, development and enhancement of second line transaction screening applications, procedures, frameworks, and controls.

Transaction Screening applications, include : Payments, Trade Finance, and Securities screening systems and processes used in Sanctions / AML / ATF across the Bank globally in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will :

• Provide Leadership and Management by :
• Leading and managing the maintenance and execution of governance, maintenance, enhancements and development related BAU activities and Projects for initiatives in the Payment, Trade Finance, and Securities screening applications and controls used in Sanctions and AML / ATF screening across the Bank globally in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures;
• Supporting the implementation of new GSS and AML / ATF strategies and tools that have a potential Payment, Trade, Finance, or Securities Screening requirement to mitigate new and emerging ML / TF risks, while conducting ongoing analysis of core processes to identify potential gaps and foster an environment of continuous improvement;
• Overseeing centralized, group-wide screening capabilities in accordance with policy, frameworks, and procedures;
• Managing the team under his / her direction to provide reporting and analytics related to issues or queries for Payments, Trade Finance, and Securities Screening;
• Reviewing relevant Management Information Reports and other analytics outputs, and where risk related or productivity concerns or anomalies are identified, develop solutions and strategies to mitigate;
• Developing plans to remediate issues raised by Audits, and regulatory examinations and monitors and reports on the status of the remediation plans;
• Being an active problem solver to resolving issues with recommendations, negotiating compromises between team members, stakeholders, Business Line Officers and consultants to meet objectives, overcoming obstacles and guiding team members to alternatives if required.
• Provide Relationship Management - Develops and maintains strategic relationships by :
• Establishing, building and maintaining relationships with internal key stakeholders and departments within Corporate IT Function, Canadian, International and Global Banking;
• Collaborating on and developing proposals including project deliverables, while ensuring adherence to quality standards;
• Working with a diverse working group, with varying expertise and job levels; and
• Building good working relations with external vendors and internal / external technology partners, as applicable.
• Personal Development Leadership - Manages personal (or where applicable the team’s) development to ensure knowledge and skills are continually enhanced by :
• Researching best practices and attending courses designed around process, project management, technology and human capital management;
• Keeping abreast of regulatory standards, business short-and long-term initiatives and how these may impact the AML program;
• Challenging the status quo and providing ideas on how best serve our customers, while creating Centre of expertise; and
• Contributes to a high-performance environment, and develops and motivates self and team mates by fostering and inclusive work environment and sharing of best practices and knowledge
• Sanctions / AML / ATF related :
• Provide regular reports and communication on Payments, Trade Finance, and / or Securities initiatives and activities that may impact sanctions to Executive Management.
• Ensure alignment and adherence to Enterprise Sanctions / AML / ATF Policies Standards, and Frameworks for documentation, application, and controls under the purview of Transaction Screening.
• Draft and provide responses to Internal Audit and external examiners whenever required or engaged by local jurisdictions for applications or controls under purview of Transaction Screening;
• Partner with AML / ATF and Sanctions Modeling, Data, and Governance teams to generate and deliver on projects and initiatives that involve applications and controls under the purview of Transaction Screening, including data monitoring and governance controls, tuning activities, and model validations;
• Partner with GTB and Business Line stakeholders to generate and deliver projects and initiatives that involve applications and controls under the purview of Transaction Screening, including integration of new payment products and services, integration and testing of changes to or incorporation of new applications in wire processing platforms, etc.;
• Partner with technology teams to develop, test, and deploy initiatives and projects, maintain and enhance applications and application infrastructure, and ensure system, application, and infrastructure development.
• Lead and drive a customer-focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Creates an environment in which his / her team pursues effective and efficient operations of his / her respective areas, 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 Guidelines for Business Conduct.
• Builds a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment;

communicating vison / values / business strategy and managing succession and development planning for the team.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We’d love to work with you if you have experience with :

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in one of the following : product or application management, payments screening, trade finance screening or securities screening, modeling or analytics in a major financial institution.
• Experience in product or application management, payments and transaction wires, and Sanctions / AML / ATF required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with business leaders to support objectives, influence key stakeholders and jointly develop effective and realistic strategies.
• Experience working with major compliance related systems and vendors is required.
• Strong managerial, communications, analytical, organizational, project management, and planning skills.
• Ability to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational efficiency.
• Advanced problem-solving skills to deal with complex operational issues, across functions.
• People management experience and coaching skills.
• Spanish speaking is an asset.

What's in it for you?

• In-depth training to prepare you for the role, as well as ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed!
• You'll be part of a diverse, collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team
• We offer a competitive rewards package :
• Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching
• Health Benefits from day one!
• You will relish work-life balance, team events, and opportunities to participate in the community.
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

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.

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.

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