Associate, Global Governance & Controls Program Management - Toronto

Title: Associate, Global Governance & Controls Program Management - Toronto

Requisition ID: 209566

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

Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world.

Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious & metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.

Be part of an innovative, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition for every future!

Purpose:
The GBM 1st Line Global Governance & Controls Program Management function is critical for GBM and a key part of the overall Bank’s effort for AML/ATF and Sanctions compliance. In collaboration with various stakeholder groups within GBM and the bank, this role supports the effective design and execution of the program globally; ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are carried out in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

What You'll Do:

1. Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
2. Executes and maintains AML/ATF compliance controls and provides AML/ATF compliance expertise and support to the business and functional units that form the first line of defense.
3. Support Director by proactively addressing gaps, identifying opportunities, and leading changes for streamlining or automating end to end processes and controls to enhance compliant execution of AML and Sanctions program.
4. Leads day-to-day project and program activities in a manner consistent with the Bank’s risk culture and the relevant risk appetite statement and limits. Communicates the Bank’s risk culture and risk appetite statement throughout their teams.
5. Leads key program functions such as New Initiative AML/Sanctions Risk Assessment, and other high priority initiatives such as Enterprise Risk Assessment, Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM) and regulatory response.
6. Supports AML data related initiatives and data governance processes on behalf of GBM business line.
7. Provide support to GBM regulatory related projects and support exam coordination.
8. Supports program reporting, financial reporting, and program management across multiple project initiatives to deliver on AML regulatory commitments.
9. Plans and executes specific GBM AML 1st Line projects as assigned by collaborating with cross functional teams in achieving the multiple objectives on timeline, cost, and scope. Ensure transparency, stakeholder alignment, and sound project risk management.
10. In addition to structured project management and execution ability, the incumbent must be able to thrive in a complex program and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills in collaborating with the business, support groups, stakeholders, and senior management. These skills, along with the incumbent’s process improvement and change mindset, will allow the incumbent to effectively support the overall program management under intense pressure and high ambiguity.
11. Perform ad-hoc, special, and/or focused data analytics as necessary, as well as other duties and projects as assigned, to support the overall GBM AML program.
12. Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
13. Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct, and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions, and conduct risk.
14. Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

What You'll Bring:

1. Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial services.
2. University degree in business, finance, engineering, or other relevant field; MBA degree, PMP, Lean and Agile designation or experience is an asset.
3. Experience in enterprise level or large-scale compliance or other change program is preferred; AML knowledge and experience would be a benefit.
4. Knowledge in capital markets and wholesale banking products and operating model is strongly preferred.
5. Highly proficient Excel and PowerPoint skills with strong experience in developing executive level presentations.
6. Data and financial analysis experience is preferred.
7. Ability to manage multiple compliance reviews and projects concurrently.
8. Familiarity with the key products offered in GBM and related AML/ATF and sanctions functions.

Work Arrangement:
This position is currently a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will work at least 3 days a week in the office. Please note that this is subject to change based on the needs of the business.

Interested?
If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!

At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.

What's in it for you?
Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

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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