Title:  Director, Regulatory Initiatives Group

Requisition ID: 214368

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

The Director, Regulatory Initiatives Group will contribute to the Global Wealth Management (GWM) Non-Financial Risk Program by leading a team responsible for assessing and implementing regulatory changes and supporting the development and maintenance of effective compliance related policies and providing strategic support to non-routine regulatory initiatives.

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

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and advise business units and senior management on regulatory-related proposals and requirements
• Lead the Global Wealth Management (GWM) response to regulatory proposals
• Support the delivery of work product to address regulatory related changes
• Engage with the business unit and functional support groups to influence decision-making related to new regulatory-related requirements
• Lead the business response to regulatory related change, leading the development of solutions and ensuring that changes to business policies, controls, processes, and systems are implemented in a timely and effective manner
• Establish and oversee project governance and cross-functional teams composed of subject matter experts from impacted business units, second line control functions and other relevant support groups
• Ensure coordination with business units and controls functions to transition projects to business-as usual processes
• Support the development and maintenance of effective business unit policies and procedures
• Maintain a deep understanding of regulatory requirements applicable to GWM’s businesses

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? – We’d love to work with you if you have:

• University degree
• Law degree considered a significant asset
• Strong regulatory knowledge applicable to Wealth Management businesses (e.g., CIRO, OSC, etc.)
• Strong understanding of Wealth Management businesses - products, services, operations, systems, and practices
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization and tailor messages appropriately
• An ability to drive success in a high performing, flexible team environment
• Proven experience developing partnerships with and successfully coordinating across various Business, Finance, Technology, Operations and Control partners/stakeholders
• Experience leading and implementing change in a complex corporate environment

What’s in it for you?

The opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team, surrounded by innovative thinkers.

Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!

You will get our help to save for your future and to invest in your total wellbeing through our Scotiabank benefits** such as Performance Bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, Pension Plan Matching, Banking Benefits, and Health Benefits from day one!

You will relish work-life balance, team events, and opportunities to participate in the community.

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.