Senior Manager, U.S. ABAC & Compliance Governance

Senior Manager, U.S. ABAC & Compliance Governance

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank's strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world.

GBM provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Be part of an innovative, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition for every future!

Position:
Senior Manager | U.S. ABAC and Compliance Programs Governance | U.S. Central Compliance

Purpose:

Contributes to the overall success of the U.S. Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption ("ABAC") and Compliance Programs Governance function within U.S. Compliance, ensuring 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.

Accountabilities:

• ABAC advisory and governance:
  Provide subject matter advice to U.S. Business Lines and Corporate Functions on ABAC and related compliance program governance matters.
• Framework, policy, and procedures:
  Manage the development, maintenance, oversight, and enhancement of U.S. ABAC and Compliance Programs Governance frameworks, policies, procedures, standards, and guidance.
• U.S. Compliance Program governance:
  Lead or support U.S. Compliance Program governance matters.
• Training and awareness:
  Develop and deliver ABAC training, awareness materials, and targeted communications.
• Monitoring, analytics, and reporting:
  Develop, implement, and maintain analytics, metrics, dashboards, status reports, governance committee materials, Board-level reporting, and regulatory reporting.
• Risk assessments and program oversight:
  Manage ABAC-related inputs and processes for risk assessments.
• Escalations and reviews:
  Review and respond to ABAC-related questions, requests, escalations, and reviews.
• Third-party due diligence:
  Manage ABAC due diligence reviews and supporting documentation for vendors and suppliers.
• Industry intelligence and resources:
  Monitor bribery and corruption developments, lessons learned, and emerging trends.
• Risk culture and controls:
  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.
• Team culture:
  Champion a client-focused, high-performance, and inclusive environment.

Reporting Relationships:
Primary Manager: U.S. Head of Central Compliance

Dimensions: U.S. ABAC Program management that extends Global support to align with all countries, regions, and Business Lines/Corporate Functions. Maintains current knowledge of regulatory requirements and monitors advancements in industry best practices related to anti-bribery and anti-corruption efforts to guide organizational innovation, adaptation, and compliance. Supports U.S. Compliance coverage across U.S. Business Lines and Corporate Functions, with a focus on ABAC and Compliance Programs Governance.

Engages with stakeholders across Compliance, Legal, Risk, Operations, Procurement, and business units to support governance, reporting, escalation, and program execution activities. Contributes to governance committee, Board, regulatory, and senior management reporting related to ABAC and U.S. Compliance Program governance matters.

Education / Experience / Other Information:
Post-Secondary education and related professional designations; 6+ years of related experience in the banking/financial services industry, with a proven track record in Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption. Strong interpersonal skills,…