Title:  Bilingual (English/Spanish) Senior Manager, International Compliance & AML, Policy Management

Requisition ID: 248701

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

The Senior Manager, International Compliance & AML, Policy Management contributes to the overall success of the International Banking (“IB”) Anti-Money Laundering/Anti-Terrorist Financing and Sanctions (“AML”) unit, ensuring individual goals, plans, and initiatives are executed and delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. This role ensures all activities are conducted in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and established procedures.

Additionally, the position manages key relationships to ensure business strategies, plans, and initiatives are executed and delivered in accordance with regulatory requirements and the Bank’s strategies, policies, standards, and procedures.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Champion a customer‑focused culture to deepen internal client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Lead and deliver initiatives and projects within the team, fostering collaboration to safeguard the Bank, enhance efficiency, and support long‑term program maturity and sustainability.
• Execute assigned components of the Global AML mandate, ensuring these areas are robust, compliant, and aligned with industry best practices and regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional and international teams such as IB First Line (“1L”) Business Risk Management, Local Second Line (“2L”), and other 2L partners, working together as One Team.
• Consume, analyze, and reference large volumes of information from multiple sources to support the advisory function.
• Manage and advise local AML 2L Policy teams in executing key priorities, activities, and strategies.
• Perform effective challenge of local regulatory libraries and local program documents to ensure accuracy and alignment with established methodology.
• Understand the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture, applying this understanding in daily activities and decision‑making.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert, providing advice and counsel on the interpretation of requirements to key stakeholders.
• Oversee the AML RCM (Regulatory Compliance Management) Program for IB countries, including regulatory obligations inventory oversight.
• Supervise the quality control process for Regulatory Changes and the Regulatory Library to ensure completeness and identify gaps.
• Develop and maintain IB or Global frameworks, policies, and procedures relevant to the AML and Sanctions Program.
• Participate in and guide the development and implementation of AML strategic initiatives and transformation projects.
• Lead day-to-day activities in alignment with the Bank’s risk culture, appetite, and limits, and communicate these expectations across the team.
• Champion a high-performance environment.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We’d love to work with you if you have experience with:

• Fluency in Spanish and strong English comprehension and writing skills, as this position supports countries in the Latin America and English Caribbean regions.
• Solid working knowledge of the International Bank’s business lines, support units, products, and delivery systems.
• Strong knowledge and thorough understanding of the Bank’s AML/ATF and Sanctions policies and procedures.
• Good understanding of BNS business and support unit policies and procedures to interpret transaction flows and processing controls.
• Advanced analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills, with strong organizational and time‑management abilities to manage complex operational issues in a matrix environment.
• Strong Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI or willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated integrity when partnering with colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage difficult conversations.
• Experience working in a Financial Services organization.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements and oversee the resolution of process deficiencies without compromising requirements.

What's in it for you?

• Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment.
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
• A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities - for you and our customers.
• You can expect to be recognized and rewarded for high-performance; you will be supported by leadership through meaningful development conversations that enable faster advancement and internal training to support your growth and development.

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.