Senior Manager, International Compliance & IWM & GBM&T

Requisition ID: 227982

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The Senior Manager, GBM&T IB Compliance supports the Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM) Program for Global Banking & Markets and Treasury (GBM&T) business lines operating in International Banking (IB) countries. This role ensures compliance with global regulations and alignment with Scotiabank’s internal policies and ethical standards. The position plays a key role in managing relationships and providing oversight to ensure the effective execution of compliance strategies and initiatives.

Is This Role Right for You? In this role, you will:

• Ensure the GBM&T Compliance program is executed effectively in IB locations in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Provide independent oversight and challenge across the IB RCM Program, supporting the Chief Compliance Officer’s opinion.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks while advising local Compliance and Internal Control teams.
• Monitor global regulatory developments and identify opportunities for process and technology improvements.
• Promote effective and efficient operations aligned with Scotiabank’s Values and compliance frameworks.
• Develop and maintain global frameworks, standards, and documentation relevant to IB Compliance.
• Assist in reviewing governance documents in Spanish and support compliance training delivery.
• Support reporting of key risks/events and violations to senior management and committees.

Do You Have the Skills?

• experience in regulatory compliance within financial services, preferably in international banking.
• Strong understanding of compliance risk management frameworks and regulatory environments.
• Ability to provide effective challenge and independent oversight of compliance activities.
• Skilled in identifying and mitigating compliance risks and advising on regulatory matters.
• Familiarity with operational risk, privacy, and conduct risk frameworks.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across global teams.
• Experience with compliance reporting and governance documentation.
• Proficiency in Spanish is essential for reviewing translated materials.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of Scotiabank’s internal policies and ethical standards is preferred.

education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in law, Business, Finance, or a related field (required)
• Advanced degree or professional certification in Compliance, Risk Management, or related discipline (preferred)

Software Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with compliance management systems and regulatory reporting tools
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel PivotTables or Power BI
• Knowledge of GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, MetricStream) is an asset

What’s In It for You?

• Opportunity to influence and shape compliance practices across international banking operations.
• Exposure to global regulatory environments and strategic compliance initiatives.
• Collaboration with diverse teams across Compliance, Internal Control, and Business Lines.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment that values ethical conduct and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to work in both office-based and remote settings.

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.

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