Title:  Senior Manager, Global Sanctions (11 Month Contract)

Requisition ID: 248613

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

The Senior Manager for Canada and the Americas, Global Sanctions Advisory, contributes to the overall success of the Global Sanctions team by ensuring specific individual goals, plans, and initiatives are delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives.  This role ensures clients are thoroughly vetted for risk with respect to Canadian and U.S. sanctions, pursuant to the bank’s compliance policies and procedures

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

• Support Global Sanctions Office functions. Such functions include the following:

o Business Line Advisory

o Policy & Standards Advisory

o International Banking Regional Oversight

o Canadian Regulatory Reporting

o Business Line Specific Training

• Application of Canadian and U.S. sanctions subject matter expertise in the provision of sanctions-related advice and counsel  to all of the Bank’s four Business Lines, rooted in the Bank’s risk appetite, policies, and standards. 

•Draft, review, and update procedures for Global Sanctions Advisory functions.

•Review procedures and controls of Business Lines and relevant operating units to ensure they do not compromise Scotiabank’s Sanctions Program effectiveness.

•Prepare and deliver business line specific training and contribute to content of enterprise sanctions training programs and related education initiatives.

•Contribute to content and design of Senior/Executive Management reporting on sanctions-related regulatory matters.

•Actively participate in sanctions-related internal audits and external regulatory reviews.

•Build strong partnerships with Business Lines, Internal Audit, and other key stakeholders, and work collaboratively across functional teams to resolve open sanctions issues in a timely and effective manner.

•Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

•Promote operational efficiency.

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

•Master’s Degree in International Affairs, Juris Doctor/LL.B. or MBA preferred, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Sanctions Compliance capacity; or its equivalent in education and years of experience.

•Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian and U.S. economic and anti-terrorism sanctions laws and regulatory expectations, preferably gained through experience working directly for a relevant regulatory body.  Knowledge of UK and EU sanctions a plus.

•Advanced analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills with solid organization and time management skills to deal with complex operational issues in a matrix organization.

•Thorough knowledge of international sanctions risk management standards and industry best practices.

•Proven ability to build strong cross-functional business relationships.

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to manage difficult conversations.

•Demonstrated integrity when working with colleagues and leading others by setting example of required behaviours.  

•Proven experience identifying and implementing process enhancements as well as the experience to oversee the resolution of process deficiencies and drive operational efficiency without compromising compliance requirements.

•Results oriented, highly motivated with a keen ability to influence others.

•Skilled proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other related productivity tools.

•AML/ATF/Sanctions-related professional designation (e.g. CAMS, CGSS, CSS) a plus.

•Fluency in English and Spanish.  In the alternative of Spanish, a Russian speaker is an asset.

The Senior Manager, Global Sanctions Advisory works in a professional office environment. The workload is demanding and subject to frequent time pressure, with a steady flow of legislative/regulatory initiatives, training and other ad hoc requests that have tight deadlines. Workload is subject to continual prioritization due to incoming requests from internal departments and Management. The ideal candidate will be highly detail oriented and have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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.