Requisition ID: 208378
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Reporting to the Director, Global Sanctions, the Senior Manager, List Management contributes to the overall success of the Global Sanctions & Screening (GSS) List Management function by ensuring specific individual goals, plans, and initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the function and the business strategies and objectives of the GSS team. They will also ensure that all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

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

• Lead a team responsible for end-to-end management and governance of commercial and internally sourced lists (including list inventory management) used by the Bank for sanctions, PEP and other screening purposes, including problem management and file repairs.
• Ensure data associated with commercial sanctions screening lists is complete, accurate and documented to an auditable standard.
• Partner with relevant technology teams and vendors to implement technology support for list management.
• Develop and maintain list procedures and related documents for the List Management function.
• Draft responses to Internal Audit and external regulators on inquiries relating to the List Management function.
• Ensure effective and timely delivery of continuous improvement projects for the List Management function.
• Keep informed of matters relevant to the List Management function, including changes implemented by list providers and/or internal technology teams, and best practices for screening list management in a financial institution setting.
• Provide leadership, direction, management and coaching to ensure the team's accountabilities are met.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive work environment that reinforces both individual accountability and strong inter-team cooperation.
• Empower team members to develop creative and strategic solutions, including streamlining processes and planning initiatives, where appropriate.
• Build strong partnerships with Business Lines, Internal Audit, and other key internal and external stakeholders, and work collaboratively across functional teams.
• Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

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

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 5 years of AML/ATF/sanctions list management, business systems analysis, or other relevant experience in a financial institution setting.
• People management experience and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with sanctions compliance tools or systems and vendors (e.g. World Check, Lexis Nexis)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail, project management, planning and reporting skills.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to manage multiple activities concurrently.
• Highly organized with ability to bring order to data and information, drawing conclusions and making appropriate recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience with data analytics tools and techniques (e.g. SQL, Oracle, Tableau or other similar database and visualization tools).
• 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) is an asset.

What's in it for you?

• In-depth training to prepare you for the role, as well as ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed!
• You'll be part of a diverse, collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team
• We offer a competitive rewards package:
• Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching
• Health Benefits from day one!
• You will relish work-life balance, team events, and opportunities to participate in the community.
• 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.