Senior Manager, U.S. ABAC & Compliance Governance

Scotiabank•Dallas, TX

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position contributes to the overall success of the U.S. Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (“ABAC”) and Compliance Programs Governance function within U.S. Compliance. The role ensures that U.S.-specific goals, plans, and initiatives are executed and delivered in support of the U.S. Compliance strategy, applicable regulatory expectations, and Scotiabank’s broader risk management objectives. The role involves providing subject matter advice on ABAC and related compliance program governance matters, managing the development and maintenance of frameworks, policies, and procedures, and leading or supporting U.S. Compliance Program governance matters. Additionally, the role includes developing and delivering training, creating monitoring and reporting mechanisms, managing risk assessments, reviewing escalations, and conducting third-party due diligence. The Senior Manager will also monitor industry developments and promote effective and efficient operations consistent with Scotiabank’s risk appetite and values, while championing a high-performance and inclusive team environment.

Requirements

Post-Secondary education and related professional designations
6+ years of related experience in the banking/financial services industry
Proven track record in Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption, Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud and/or Advisory Services
Knowledge and understanding of legal and regulatory requirements, guidelines and expectations
Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable in communicating with Executive level audiences
Proven aptitude in designing and implementing solutions to complex issues
Experience in managing several ongoing assignments and competing priorities concurrently
Results-driven focus, with strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in the application of the Microsoft Office suite of products
Solid analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize and analyze large data sets
Capacity to visualize and construct reporting dashboards
Ability to excel in a high-performing, flexible and small team environment
Strong knowledge of ABAC, compliance risk management, governance frameworks, and financial services regulatory expectations
Experience developing or managing compliance policies, procedures, controls, training, governance reporting, or risk assessment processes
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, exercise sound judgment, and prepare clear reporting for senior management, governance forums, regulators, or audit stakeholders
Strong written communication, stakeholder management, issue escalation, and execution skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Scotiabank’s organizational structure and business activities/products is an asset
Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives preferred

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter advice to U.S. Business Lines and Corporate Functions on ABAC and related compliance program governance matters, including gifts and entertainment, third-party payments, third-party risk management, charitable donations, corporate sponsorships, political activities, hiring practices, and recordkeeping.
Manage the development, maintenance, oversight, and enhancement of U.S. ABAC and Compliance Programs Governance frameworks, policies, procedures, standards, and guidance, including related socialization, approval, implementation, and communication activities.
Lead or support U.S. Compliance Program governance matters, including strategic initiatives, transformation activities, governance enhancements, and related execution support.
Develop and deliver ABAC training, awareness materials, and targeted communications to reinforce employee understanding of U.S. ABAC requirements and compliance program governance expectations.
Develop, implement, and maintain analytics, metrics, dashboards, status reports, governance committee materials, Board-level reporting, and regulatory reporting to monitor program activity, trends, issues, incidents, and emerging risks.
Manage ABAC-related inputs and processes for risk assessments, including NIRAs, CRCAs, and RCSAs, and use resulting insights to inform program enhancements and governance priorities.
Review and respond to ABAC-related questions, requests, escalations, and reviews, including matters involving third-party payments, charitable donations, sponsorships, memberships, gifts, entertainment activity, and other risk indicators.
Manage ABAC due diligence reviews and supporting documentation for vendors and suppliers under the Third Party Risk Management Program.
Monitor bribery and corruption developments, lessons learned, and emerging trends, and maintain current ABAC resources and guidance on internal team sites and shared platforms.
Promote effective and efficient operations consistent with Scotiabank’s risk appetite, risk culture, Values, Code of Conduct, Global Sales Principles, and applicable operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions, and conduct risk obligations.
Champion a client-focused, high-performance, and inclusive environment that leverages broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.