Requisition ID: 219259
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose

Contributes to the overall success of the Global Compliance Testing Center of Excellence (GTCE) globally in ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted follow governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen stakeholder relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Performs reviews and oversees a consistent approach to compliance testing program.
• Performs oversight role regarding effectiveness of Compliance Testing pillar by preparing analysis to evaluate the execution of standards, processes and best practices of Compliance Testers globally.
• Is an integral part of the GTCE Quality Control Program by drafting and revising adherence to Testing Procedures, related QC Scripts and supporting guidance documents; to ensure consistency and alignment to the Global Compliance Governance Document Standard.
• Provides guidance on development/ maintenance (including exceptions) of Testing Program's frameworks, Procedures, and best practices by leveraging Business Intelligence reports.
• Create Quality Control Review Guides and Quality Control Scripts.
• Supports the Senior Manager in the creation of oversight reports and presentations for executive management.
• Support the GTCE's success on new initiatives/ projects and work proactively with the Compliance Transformation team to ensure successful delivery of oversight related projects.
• Assist with the delivery of training workshops on Compliance testing to ensure that testing teams have the required skills to effectively execute the Compliance Testing Plan.
• Display strong understanding of Compliance Testing program and alignment to the Compliance Risk Management framework.
• Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Coordinate and lead the Global Compliance Testing Centre of Excellence quarterly newsletter, monthly check ups and communication strategy.
• Creates an environment in which his/her team pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas 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.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a Business, Finance, Audit, or relevant Social Science (e.g. Economics)
• Recommended to have 3-5 years of experience in an assurance role in either risk management, regulatory compliance, audit or control functions. Not a requirement for outstanding candidates.
• Self-motivated individual who can demonstrate critical thinking and risk mindset
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adapt to changes, and workaround roadblocks
• Detail oriented, focusing on quality result
• An individual contributor with a team winning mindset

• An ability to work in a complex global matrix organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Presentation skills
• Fluency in Spanish would be considered an asset

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.