Title:  Senior Manager, Global Compliance & AML Reporting

Purpose

The Senior Manager, Global Compliance & AML, Reporting is responsible for supporting the reporting commitments to the Bank’s Senior Leadership, the Board of Directors, and external regulators. The incumbent will report to the Director, Governance, Reporting & Strategic Support, and will be responsible for developing complex reporting to be used in strategic decision making, to report the Bank’s adherence to established policies & regulations, as well as alignment on evolving global regulatory expectations.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and high-impact presentations for Senior-level Executive audiences to influence action on strategic recommendations as well as the state of and adherence to established policies and processes at the enterprise level (e.g., Compliance CCO Opinion Report, Compliance Risk Oversight Committee Report, and Ad Hoc reports).
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable game plans and ensure the right KPIs are in place to support the measurement of impact.
• Develop reporting models and analytical methodologies in the review of data sources.
• Constantly look for opportunities to improve reporting including through automation and standardization.
• Act as a relationship manager on assigned projects/programs, owning and enhancing strategic relationships with key stakeholders contributing to the reporting as well as recipients of the information (e.g. Finance, Compliance Business Line leads, etc.).
• Interface with the Compliance senior management to discuss the analysis and results of their work.
• Conduct analysis required to inform strategic recommendations and consider the “big picture” in terms of the group as well as regulatory and enterprise-wide requirements/goals.
• Break down strategic problems, analyze data and information to provide insights and recommendations. Work with Global Compliance leadership and the Program Management Office to develop solutions to address opportunities and challenges.
• Comprehend and integrate the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture into daily activities and decision-making processes.
• Actively pursue effective and efficient operations in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct, and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Build a high-performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates the team by fostering an inclusive work environment using a coaching mindset and behaviours; communicating vison/values/business strategy; and managing succession and development planning for the team.

Education/Experience

• University degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Mathematics is desirable
• 4+ years of banking/financial services experience preferably within a business line, regulatory compliance, operations, technology, audit or risk management function.
• Strong knowledge of banking regulations, products & services, risk management, and operations in a global setting, including an understanding of compliance reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• An expert user of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic business environment.
• Independent self-starter who can manage multiple activities to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Experienced in developing reports for a Board of Director level audience.
• Excellent project management, problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Experienced in data collection, querying and graphical reporting.
• Able to visualize information and summarize in a clear and concise manner and adapt communication to senior management.
• Able to clearly communicate and document with technical resources and business users to develop solutions.
• Advanced SharePoint Site Management experience is a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish is an asset.