Title:  Senior Manager, U.S. ABAC & Compliance Governance

Requisition ID: 267647

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! 

Position: Senior Manager | U.S. ABAC and Compliance Programs Governance | U.S. Central Compliance

Purpose

Contributes to the overall success of the U.S. Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (“ABAC”) and Compliance Programs Governance function within U.S. Compliance, ensuring U.S.-specific goals, plans, and initiatives are executed and delivered in support of the U.S. Compliance strategy, applicable regulatory expectations, and Scotiabank’s broader risk management objectives.

Accountabilities

• ABAC advisory and governance: Provide subject matter advice to U.S. Business Lines and Corporate Functions on ABAC and related compliance program governance matters, including gifts and entertainment, third-party payments, third-party risk management, charitable donations, corporate sponsorships, political activities, hiring practices, and recordkeeping.
  Framework, policy, and procedures: Manage the development, maintenance, oversight, and enhancement of U.S. ABAC and Compliance Programs Governance frameworks, policies, procedures, standards, and guidance, including related socialization, approval, implementation, and communication activities.
• U.S. Compliance Program governance: Lead or support U.S. Compliance Program governance matters, including strategic initiatives, transformation activities, governance enhancements, and related execution support.
  Training and awareness: Develop and deliver ABAC training, awareness materials, and targeted communications to reinforce employee understanding of U.S. ABAC requirements and compliance program governance expectations.
  Monitoring, analytics, and reporting: Develop, implement, and maintain analytics, metrics, dashboards, status reports, governance committee materials, Board-level reporting, and regulatory reporting to monitor program activity, trends, issues, incidents, and emerging risks.
• Risk assessments and program oversight: Manage ABAC-related inputs and processes for risk assessments, including NIRAs, CRCAs, and RCSAs, and use resulting insights to inform program enhancements and governance priorities.
  Escalations and reviews: Review and respond to ABAC-related questions, requests, escalations, and reviews, including matters involving third-party payments, charitable donations, sponsorships, memberships, gifts, entertainment activity, and other risk indicators.
• Third-party due diligence: Manage ABAC due diligence reviews and supporting documentation for vendors and suppliers under the Third Party Risk Management Program.
  Industry intelligence and resources: Monitor bribery and corruption developments, lessons learned, and emerging trends, and maintain current ABAC resources and guidance on internal team sites and shared platforms.
• Risk culture and controls: Promote effective and efficient operations consistent with Scotiabank’s risk appetite, risk culture, Values, Code of Conduct, Global Sales Principles, and applicable operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions, and conduct risk obligations.
• Team culture: Champion a client-focused, high-performance, and inclusive environment that leverages broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.

Reporting Relationships

Primary Manager: U.S. Head of Central Compliance    

Dimensions

• U.S. ABAC Program management that extends Global support to align with all countries, regions, and Business Lines/Corporate Functions.
• Maintains current knowledge of regulatory requirements and monitors advancements in industry best practices related to anti-bribery and anti-corruption efforts to guide organizational innovation, adaptation, and compliance.
• High standards of performance, confidentiality, integrity, sensitivity, timeliness and efficiency must be maintained at all times.
• Supports U.S. Compliance coverage across U.S. Business Lines and Corporate Functions, with a focus on ABAC and Compliance Programs Governance.
• Engages with stakeholders across Compliance, Legal, Risk, Operations, Procurement, and business units to support governance, reporting, escalation, and program execution activities.
• Contributes to governance committee, Board, regulatory, and senior management reporting related to ABAC and U.S. Compliance Program governance matters.

Education / Experience / Other Information 

• Post-Secondary education and related professional designations;
• 6+ years of related experience in the banking/financial services industry, with a proven track record in Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption, Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud and/or Advisory Services;
• Knowledge and understanding of legal and regulatory requirements, guidelines and expectations;
• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable in communicating with Executive level audiences;
• Proven aptitude in designing and implementing solutions to complex issues;
• Experience in managing several ongoing assignments and competing priorities concurrently;
• Results-driven focus, with strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills;
• Proficiency in the application of the Microsoft Office suite of products;
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize and analyze large data sets;
• Capacity to visualize and construct reporting dashboards;
• Ability to excel in a high-performing, flexible and small team environment;
• Knowledge of Scotiabank’s organizational structure and business activities/products is an asset; and
• Strong knowledge of ABAC, compliance risk management, governance frameworks, and financial services regulatory expectations.
• Experience developing or managing compliance policies, procedures, controls, training, governance reporting, or risk assessment processes.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, exercise sound judgment, and prepare clear reporting for senior management, governance forums, regulators, or audit stakeholders.
• Strong written communication, stakeholder management, issue escalation, and execution skills, with experience supporting cross-functional initiatives preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence.
• Role is primarily office-based, with some flexibility for hybrid work arrangements in accordance with business needs and applicable Bank policies.

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

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