Title:  Director, AML Transformation

Requisition ID: 255442 

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

Global Banking and Markets 

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 Director, AML Transformation, will support the execution of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) initiatives, further supporting the Bank’s strategic growth. This role will contribute to the enhancement, implementation, and operationalization of AML program initiatives aligned with enterprise and regulatory expectations. The position will serve as a senior on-site leader helping establish and strengthen AML capabilities, while supporting ongoing organizational growth and transformation efforts.

What You'll Do

· Lead and support execution of US AML transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with Enterprise AML objectives. 
· Serve as a senior AML representative within the Dallas office, supporting local governance, coordination, and operational execution of compliance initiatives. 
· Drive continuous improvement of AML processes, controls, and operating models to enhance effectiveness and efficiency. 
· Support implementation of AML systems, tools, and technology enhancements in partnership with global compliance, technology, and operations stakeholders. 
· Collaborate with the Global Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and broader AML teams, as appropriate, to promote alignment across investigative, monitoring, and compliance functions. 
· Provide leadership and subject matter expertise on regulatory change initiatives, program enhancements, and remediation activities. 
· Support development and delivery of AML-related training and knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen local capabilities. 
· Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including Compliance, Risk, Operations, Audit, and Technology teams to support enterprise priorities. 
· Contribute to issue management, regulatory response activities, and internal audit engagements as required. · Promote a strong culture of compliance, accountability, and risk awareness within the Dallas location.

What You'll Bring

· 10+ years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Financial Crime Compliance, Risk Management, or related regulatory functions within a financial institution. 
· Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale transformation, program enhancement, or change management initiatives. 
· Strong knowledge of AML regulatory frameworks, financial crime risks, and industry best practices. 
· Experience working within complex, global organizations and matrixed governance structures. 
· Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. 
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication capabilities. 
· Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFA, CRCM) preferred.

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. 

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Location(s):  United States : Texas : Dallas 

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.