Title:  Manager, Special Project, QA Regulatory- Global Compliance & AML (1 Year Contract)

Requisition ID: 224790

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

To lead and manage the Canadian AML/ATF Policy & Regulatory Reporting (“Regulatory Reporting”) Quality Assurance (QA) team in Canada, ensuring monitoring, quality controls (QC) and oversight of the Banks’s reporting obligations of Large Cash Transaction Reports (LCTRs), SWIFT and non- SWIFT Electronic Fund Transfer Report(s) (EFTRs) as required under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA). The Manager ensures all activities, strategies, plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in compliance with the governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

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

• Leads and drives a customer focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Assist the Senior Manager in completing all management deliverables. Plan, document, evaluate and maintain a robust AML/ATF quality assurance program in the review of   regulatory reports specifically Large Cash Transaction Reports (LCTRs), SWIFT and non- SWIFT Electronic Fund Transfer Report(s) (EFTRs).  Ensure documented processes and actual practices are aligned with enterprise policies and FINTRAC standards. Develop robust procedures, tools and metrics to effectively run a quality assurance program. Ensure that quality assurance program utilizes an objective, statistically driven methodology.
• Identify, develop and maintain standardized and specialized AML/ATF and sanctions training content. Develop and maintain a sound knowledge and understanding of the Bank’s AML/ATF policies and procedures relating to the reporting of LCTRs and EFTRs (SWIFT and non- SWIFT). 
• Prepare and maintain quality control review documentation in accordance with the departmental procedure and standards. Prepare findings and testing results; escalate and report findings, testing results, and recommendations for improvements to the Director and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor overall results of AML/ATF quality assurance reviews and report to the Canadian AML/ATF Policy and Regulatory Reporting Director and Senior Management reporting trends, performance against plan and significant findings. Recommend policy/procedural and operational enhancements to ensure a sustainable, risk-based AML/ATF Program.
• Liaise with partners and other stake holders (IT and Development team, AML Operations, Regulatory & Audit Management, etc.) to review findings from audits and regulators. Oversee development and implementation of remediation plans to address findings.
• Manage a team (AML/ATF Quality Assurance Specialists) who perform the monitoring and quality and assurance on AML work completed including LCT, EFTR remediation and special projects. 
• Maintain ongoing knowledge of domestic and international compliance regulations including the Proceeds of Crime Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and supporting regulations, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions requirements (OSFI), Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Wolfsberg Group principles and the United States Patriot Act.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Creates an environment in which their team pursues effective and efficient operations of their 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, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.
• Builds a high performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment; communicating vison/values/business strategy and managing succession and development planning for the team.
 

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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in AML/ATF areas including but not limited to: regulatory reporting; transaction monitoring and/or EDDU. Good and clear understanding of regulatory reports – LCTR, SWIFT and non- SWIFT EFTRs.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS or CAMS-audit) or Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists (ACFCS).
• Demonstrates strong strategic thinking, planning and execution ability.
• 1-2 years of relevant management experience.
 

What’s in it for you?

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

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.