Title:  Senior Manager, Governance and Regulatory Obligations Management

Requisition ID: 247877

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

The Senior Manager, Governance, Regulatory Obligations Management plays a critical role in advancing the effectiveness and maturity of Scotiabank’s Global Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Program. This role ensures that regulatory obligations across all jurisdictions are accurately maintained, and consistently embedded into TPRM practices, the Senior Manager enables the Bank to anticipate and respond to evolving regulatory expectations

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

• Be accountable for TPRM regulatory compliance, including management of the TPRM Regulatory Library and encompassing jurisdiction specific regulatory obligations and key controls across Scotiabank’s operating regions.
• Serve as a liaison with management and executive committees for inclusion and oversight of TPRM risk updates
• Lead the oversight of TPRM management/executive committee(s), including strategic support and review of existing regional TPRM committees.
• Support strategic projects and initiatives for Third Party Risk Management as requested by the VP and/or Director & Head, Governance and Optimization.
• Monitor, assess, and interpret new regulatory changes, and industry standards that may impact the TPRM program
• Serve as a subject matter expert on TPRM applicable legislation and act as the primary point of contact with Compliance on regulatory inquiries and/or investigations (e.g., OSFI) Support the development and maintenance of TPRM Framework, Policies and Standards to seek adherence to those requirements.
• Conduct regulatory impact assessments and develop action plans and compliance roadmaps for timely implementation of new requirements.
• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her 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.
• Champion a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment. 

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We’d love to work with you if you have experience with:

• 10+ years proven governance and/or risk management experience in Financial Services industry
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Law; MBA, CRM certification or other Graduate Program in related discipline would be an asset.
• Advanced understanding of the regulatory landscape with respect to third party risk.
• Experience in leading dynamic and multifaceted projects.
• Strategic thinking and strategic influencing skills.
• Knowledgeable on regulation regarding operational risk, comfortable driving conclusions/insights from numerical indicators
• Sound judgment, learning agility, and a high level of professional and personal integrity
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate with senior/executive management.  

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking company surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development.
• Internal development to support your growth and enhance your skills.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our customers.
• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!

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.