Title:  Registration Officer

Requisition ID: 263688 

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

The Role

The Registration Officer contributes to the success of the Global Registrations team by supporting the end-to-end registration and licensing process for securities and insurance activities across Canada and the U.S. The role ensures all registrations are processed accurately and in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

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

• Manage the end-to-end registration process for securities and insurance licensing, including new registrations, amendments, and terminations.
• Administer and monitor registration renewals for individuals, branches, and the firm across applicable Canadian provinces, territories, and U.S. jurisdictions.
• Maintain and update registration records and databases, including the National Registration Database (NRD) and other internal systems.
• Respond to inquiries from internal stakeholders regarding licensing requirements, regulatory obligations, and registration status.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies (e.g., provincial regulators, IIROC/CIRO, U.S. regulators) to support registration submissions, updates, and issue resolution.
• Track and escalate registration issues, delays, or deficiencies to management as required.
• Perform reconciliations and control checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of registration data.
• Prepare and maintain reporting related to registrant status, licensing compliance, and regulatory correspondence.
• Support regulatory change initiatives and participate in projects impacting registration processes and systems.
• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal compliance frameworks.

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

• Post-secondary education in Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in securities and/or insurance registration, licensing, or compliance within a financial services environment.
• Working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. regulatory frameworks related to registrations (e.g., NI 33-103, NI 33-109).
• Familiarity with the National Registration Database (NRD) and other registration or compliance systems.
• Understanding of licensing requirements for registrants, branches, and firms across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience maintaining regulatory records, managing renewals, and supporting audit or compliance reviews.
• Knowledge of regulatory bodies and self-regulatory organizations (e.g., CIRO, provincial regulators, U.S. regulators).

What’s in it for you?

• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.
• A competitive rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and comprehensive benefits that start on your first day. 
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employees to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences every individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements. 

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.