Senior Manager, Global Sanctions Advisory

Scotiabank • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

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. Generally, 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees