Title:  Dir Ejec Control PLD & MIS

Requisition ID: 250825 

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

Purpose 
 
Provides strategic direction, leadership and oversight for the Scotiabank Mexico AML Internal Controls team ensuring strategies, plans and initiatives are supported in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures. 
 

Accountabilities  
 
1.Accountable/responsible for all AML activities to ensure alignment and compliance with local regulation and enterprise policies. Below main accountabilities for the role: 
▪Leads the execution of the local AML/ATF Transformation program across all Business units which includes monitoring of the roadmaps and workpackages to ensure alignment with the AML TOM. 
▪Provides leadership and partnership with the business lines to ensure all KYC onboarding and off boarding customer activities are strategically aligned and adjusted to local regulation and Enterprise policy. 
▪Provides direction to ensure downstream processes like CRR, Name Scanning coverage is applied to all products, clients across all Business Lines according to organizational standards. 
▪Ensure the definition of local requirements are applied to Support EDD processes including strategic direction of the implementation and maintenance of technical tools that supported EDD. 
▪Partners with Business Lines to recommend clients for off boarding; including the appropriate governance of off boarding procedures according to Bank´s standards. 
▪Strategically responsible for AML reporting as per Enterprise standards. 
▪Provides Direction on the implementation of Risk mitigation measures for sanctions violations (e. g., restrict services to client, add name to wire database, customer derisking, etc.) 
▪Oversight the implementation of the 1st LOD controls per regulatory reporting requirements (i.e., ensure all required info/data is properly collected and fed into the system, build and maintain inventory. 
▪Ensures coverage and extent of reporting applied to products clients and jurisdictions and local reporting entities. 
▪Leads the report of metrics, KPI, KRI including reporting for each respective area 
▪Accountable for the update and maintenance of a local central repository of all controls/procedures process maps/JD etc. and map to policies. 
▪Actively represent local AML teams in all forums as needed (CRO calls, Local steercos and other governance committees) 
▪Determine required staffing levels and monitor staffing level vs target capacity. 

2.Leads the local annual initiatives of MIS aligned to business priorities. Below main accountabilities for the role:
▪Identify projects or developments with an improvement opportunity through data analysis and automation.
▪Apply best practices and opportunities to use Artificial Intelligence and improve AML controls.
▪Design and approve architecture of software and infrastructure to support all automations including data analysis and artificial intelligence to be scalable in all business lines and processes.
▪Lead the implementation of new technologies to improve our bank AML controls.

3.Leads the local annual Self Risk Assessment exercise as per enterprise plan, ensuring all business lines participate (e.g. timeline and schedules, preparation of the reports etc.) 

4.Provides strategic Support to all local Business Lines advice and interpretation of policies on AML/ATF and Sanctions related matters in response to, and in support of, the Business lines needs. 

5.Directs day-to-day 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 throughout their teams. 

6.Creates an environment in which his/her teams pursues effective and efficient operation 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, AML/ATF Global Handbook and Guidelines for Business Conduct. 

6.Builds a high performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering and inclusive work environment; communicating vision/values/business strategy and managing succession and development planning for the team. 
Assess existing processes develop KPIs, KRIs and challenge existing process management, looking for efficiencies while ensuring adhering to AML regulations and policies.
Enable processes and controls towards strengthening the current environment and facilitate customer experience and support business growth.

Qualifications

-University degree with a minimum of 10-15 years of experience in financial services 
-Strong understanding of Bank’s units, products, services, operations, systems and practices. 
- In-depth Understanding of the Bank´s operations and controls including knowledge of organization and infrastructure. 
- Strong knowledge of AML/ATF regulations and internal policies & procedures 
- Demonstrated ability in leading professional staff both in Head Office and across a distributed network. 



At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences that each person brings to the bank, and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. All employees must comply with the bank’s policies, standards, codes, and guidelines related to non‑discrimination and workplace accommodations.
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Location(s):  Mexico : Ciudad de México : Miguel Hidalgo 

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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