Senior Manager, Strategy and Insights - Global Compliance & AML

Requisition ID : 203544

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

Purpose

Leads and oversees the Strategy & Insight team in Global Compliance ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Accountabilities

Leads strategic initiative planning, analysis, implementation, integration and measurement.

Provides solutions / recommendations for complex business initiatives where analysis of situations requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives.

Partners with Compliance managers to design short, medium and long-term goals and operational improvements.

Leads and drives a customer focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.

Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and high-impact presentations for Senior-level Executive audiences to influence action on strategic recommendations as well as the state of and adherence to established policies and processes at the enterprise level.

Executes the operational / business strategy and related activities for Global Compliance.

Translate strategic priorities into actionable game plans and ensure the right KPIs are in place to support the measurement of impact.

Act as a relationship manager on assigned projects / programs, owning and enhancing strategic relationships with key stakeholders contributing to the reporting as well as recipients of the information (e.g. Finance, Compliance Business Line leads, etc.).

Interface with Compliance Senior Management to discuss the analysis and results of their work.

Conduct analysis required to inform strategic recommendations and consider the "big picture" in terms of the group as well as regulatory and enterprise-wide requirements / goals.

Accelerate the execution, connectivity and impact of strategic initiatives. Work collaboratively with teams both within and outside Global Compliance to connect dots and integrate initiatives as needed.

Break down strategic problems, analyze data and information to provide insights and recommendations. Work with Global Compliance Governance and Strategy leadership and the Program Management Office to develop solutions to address opportunities and challenges.

Creates an environment in which the team pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls within Global Compliance to meet applicable obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, Anti-Money Laundering / Anti-Terrorist Financing (AML / ATF) risk and conduct risk.

Builds a high performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviours; communicating vison / values / business strategy; and, managing succession and development planning for the team.

Education / Experience

University degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Mathematics is desirable

5+ years of banking / financial services experience preferably within a business line, strategy, regulatory compliance, operations, technology, audit or risk management function

Experience managing a strategy (preferably regulatory compliance strategy), including providing information and innovative solutions to leadership that promote effective, efficient operations.

Experience managing multiple senior stakeholders.

Experience with managing large projects, processes integration, or process / control improvement opportunities.

Experience with compliance measurement systems, compliance scorecards or other vehicles to report compliance results preferred.

Ability to excel in an ambiguous environment and demonstrate empathy while influencing stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in landing executive level communications, combining enterprise-wide objectives and regulatory requirements.

Strong analytical skills and a focus on execution with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy

An expert user of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Thrives in a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic business environment

Independent self-starter who can manage multiple activities to aggressive deadlines

Experienced in developing reports for a Board of Director-level audience

Excellent project management, problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills

Experienced in data collection, querying and graphical reporting

Able to visualize information and summarize in a clear and concise manner and adapt communication to Senior management

Able to clearly communicate and document with technical resources and business users to develop solutions

Advanced SharePoint Site Management experience is a plus

Fluency in Spanish is an asset

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. 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.