Manager, Global Design & Standards - Global AML

Requisition ID: 275027 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. The Manager, Global Design & Standards contributes to the success of the Global AML (Anti-Money Laundering) function by supporting the design, documentation, and implementation of Global AML Investigations standards, ensuring consistent and effective execution across regions.

This role executes and operationalizes standards, frameworks, controls, and supporting materials, enabling consistent and high-quality investigative practices while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk appetite. The role partners with AML Investigations teams and stakeholders support the adoption, application, and continuous improvement of processes, controls, and procedures within assigned workstreams.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will: Global Design & Standardization. Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of Global AML Investigations standards across processes, procedures, tools, metrics, reporting, and controls. Identifies gaps in standards, controls, and processes, proposing enhancements to improve consistency, effectiveness, and risk management.

Develop clear, scalable, and jurisdiction-appropriate documentation to support standards rollout and ongoing execution. Standards Rollout & Adoption. Support the rollout and adoption of global standards, including defining implementation requirements, developing supporting materials, and establishing feedback mechanisms.

Monitor adherence to standards, identifying and escalating deviations, and supporting resolution of gaps in collaboration with stakeholders. Partner with AML Investigations teams and stakeholders to support consistent interpretation and application of standards. Control Framework Support. Support the execution and enhancement of the global control framework, including tracking regulatory matters, audit issues, 2nd-line testing, and management-identified issues.

Ensure timely documentation, reporting, and escalation of risks and control weaknesses. Analysis, Reporting & Insights. Develop and uses data-driven insights to identify trends, standards adherence gaps, and opportunities for improvement. Review of management information reports and analytics, escalating risks, anomalies, or productivity concerns where appropriate.

Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process enhancements and system or control deficiencies. Execution of Strategic Initiatives. Support the translation of strategic priorities into actionable deliverables within assigned workstreams. Contribute to execution of design, transformation, and Target Operating Model initiatives, ensuring alignment with AML strategy.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement. Partner across AML Investigations, regional second line AML Investigation Units or FIUs (Financial Intelligence Units), and cross-functional teams to support aligned execution and standards adoption. Share best practices, lessons learned, and emerging risks to strengthen global consistency.

Support collaboration with Transaction Monitoring and other stakeholders on issue management, reporting, and process enhancements. VP Support. Support the execution of the VP Support mandate, including centralized people and engagement activities such as Pulse, employee engagement and recognition initiatives, year-end performance processes, compensation planning inputs, and internal communications.

Flexibility & Cross-Coverage. Support priorities across the broader Global Design & Standards function to ensure continuity of delivery, cross-coverage, and alignment across initiatives, including standards, quality, training, and capacity management. Systems, Methodologies & Tooling. Support implementation of AML methodologies, monitoring tools, and enhancements to address evolving money laundering (ML) / terrorist financing (TF) risks.

Develop working knowledge of case management systems, bank systems, and analytics tools to enable effective execution. Governance & Risk Culture. Understand and applies the Bank’s Risk Appetite Statement (RAS) and risk culture in day-to-day activities. Ensure adherence to policies, frameworks, and control standards, escalating issues where required.

People & Culture. Champion a customer-focused culture and reinforces alignment with Scotiabank values and strategy. Contributes to a high-performance, inclusive work environment, supporting collaboration and team effectiveness. Standard HR / Conduct / Risk Accountabilities. Creates an environment of effective and efficient operations in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct, while ensuring adequacy and effectiveness of controls across operational, compliance, AML/ATF, sanctions, and conduct risk.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We’d love to work with you if you have experience with: University degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in AML, Audit, Consulting, Financial Crime, Risk Management, or a related field, including leadership responsibilities.

Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority. Strong sense of ownership; proactive and responsive in driving deliverables to completion. Thrives in ambiguous and dynamic environments, with the ability to manage competing priorities and pivot as needs evolve.

Leverages technology and AI tools to drive efficiency, quality, and speed of delivery. Proven ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment, influencing stakeholders without direct authority. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including development of clear, structured presentations and materials.

Solid knowledge of AML frameworks, regulatory requirements, and Canadian AML regulations, with international exposure as an asset. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to identify gaps, assess risks, and propose practical solutions. Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and attention to detail, with strong leadership capability.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capability, including the ability to identify gaps, assess risks, and propose practical solutions. Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships, support stakeholder coordination, and contribute to continuous improvement and operational enhancement initiatives.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capability, including the ability to identify gaps, assess risks, and propose practical solutions. Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships, support stakeholder coordination, and contribute to continuous improvement and operational enhancement initiatives.

Experience developing standards, frameworks, governance structures, or control documentation is an asset. Proficiency in Spanish is an asset. What's in it for you? Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment. The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.

A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. An organization committed to making a difference in our communities - for you and our customers. You can expect to be recognized and rewarded for high performance; you will be supported by leadership through meaningful development conversations that enable faster advancement and internal training to support your growth and development.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Ontario : Mississauga 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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