Manager, Canadian Financial Investigations & Governance and Business Management Requisition ID: 217103 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. The Manager, Canadian Financial Investigations & Governance and Business Management supervises and manages a designated team(s) within the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Special Investigations Unit (SIU), or SIU Projects team (SIUP) to ensure the delivery of clearly reasoned findings and actions associated with FIU/SIU/SIUP investigations, along with the timely disposition of such investigations. Ensures all activities conducted comply with governing regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures. Plans, coordinates, and investigates potential money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF), and/or other matters related to FIU/SIU/SIUP transaction monitoring cases referred by internal team members, and/or other internal or external sources. Manages the operational processes and maintains quality performance for the FIU/SIU/SIUP, including timely investigations and proper regulatory reporting, such as suspicious transaction reporting. Consistently delivers clearly reasoned, rational, and timely outcomes, findings, and actions associated with FIU/SIU/SIUP investigations, thereby mitigating potential financial, regulatory, reputational, sanctions, and legal risk to the Bank. Drives the execution of business strategies, plans, and initiatives in compliance with governing regulations, the AML Program, and internal policies/procedures. Supports change management of strategic initiatives and employee engagement activities. **Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:** + Prioritize and manage investigations conducted by the FIU/SIU/SIUP team, including monitoring performance and meeting established benchmarks. + Establish and monitor team goals and objectives to manage workload and performance. + Review, approve, and prepare investigative reports, along with related documents. + Provide mentoring, coaching, and feedback, and recommend actions and best practices regarding case investigations, as appropriate. Manage resources required to complete investigations. + Monitor the team’s timely reporting of suspicious transaction reporting (STR) and other required ML/TF filings to the proper regulatory authority, in accordance with regulations. + Ensure high-risk clients, including, but not limited to, potential politically exposed persons (PEPs)/politically exposed foreign persons (PEFPs), and/or sanctions are referred, as appropriate, to internal partners (e.g., EDDU, Global Sanctions, etc.). + Recommend risk mitigation actions and next steps at the conclusion of FIU/SIU/SIUP investigations, including demarket, retain, and Caution List recommendations, as appropriate. + Prepare materials and deliver investigative results to the appropriate staff, including identification of trends and areas for improvement. + Apprise and advise senior personnel regarding ongoing investigations and findings. + Communicate regularly with team members to identify challenges and obstacles related to the team’s objectives. + Identify and suggest ML/TF awareness training needs to discuss trends and changes in money laundering typologies. Support the creation and implementation of training, including material and communication strategy. + Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skill sets relevant for ML/TF, Bank’s Risk Appetite Statement, Risk Culture, Sanctions, and other regulatory matters to perform case investigations. + Share subject matter expertise and provide specialized advice, guidance, and direction to team members on ML/TF and other related issues as they pertain to investigative work. + Support, mentor, and coach team members for ongoing professional development to ensure that individual and collective team knowledge is current and comprehensive to support the investigation process, and to ensure that outcomes, including decisions and recommendations, are based on a thorough understanding of risk and made in the context of relevant and full knowledge. + Support regulatory management and exam readiness, as well as issues management. + Support the activities and the internal processes of the senior management AML committee(s). + Support the development of employee engagement materials, including, but not limited to, Town Hall, Newsletter, and Honour Roll, and is responsible for driving new engagement initiatives. + Support the FIU (including the Special Investigations Unit [SIU] and SIU Projects team [SIUP]) with onboarding and offboarding, program governance, and meeting administration. + Develop expertise with the applicable case management systems, bank information systems, and analytics reporting tools. + Support the design, assessment, and change management of bank-wide initiatives. + Understand enterprise-wide financial, regulatory, reputational, sanctions, and legal risks, and provide oversight and governance in all relevant business lines. + Create an environment in which the team pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to, and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook, and the Guidelines for Business Conduct. + Build a high-performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates the team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset/behaviors; communicating vision/values/business strategy; and managing succession and development planning for the team. + Employ AML-related systems and process expertise and experience, identify and implement process enhancements, and oversee the resolution of systems and/or process deficiencies. + Collaborate (and lead where appropriate) with key TM stakeholders, including, but not limited to, AML Operations, on audit/issue management and closure, reporting, communications & change management, process/procedure enhancements, resource tracking/planning, and special projects. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We’d love to work with you if you have experience with:** + Bachelor’s degree (University Degree) with a minimum of 3 years of experience in AML, Compliance, Risk, Audit, and/or Change Management capacity in a major financial institution; or equivalent in education and years of experience. + Knowledge of local and relevant international AML laws and regulations. + Demonstrated expertise in ML/TF investigations. + Strong investigative skills and understanding of financial transactions with AML investigative technology experience. + Strong writing and analytical skills. + Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment as to the materiality of risks identified. + Proven ability in determining required risk mitigation activities with appropriate consideration to the impact to the business line. + Good interpersonal and communication skills. + Uses an analytical approach to problem-solving, with a focus on managing a team environment coupled with attention to results and a sense of urgency. + Ability to communicate in French and/or Spanish is an asset. + Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation is an asset. + Exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances. + Experience with Audit and regulatory exams is an asset. + Experience leading employee engagement and training activities is an asset. + Experience developing an effective change management and communication strategy is an asset. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to manage difficult conversations. + Self-reliant and proactive approach to work. + Strong organization and time management skills. + Strong problem-solving skills to deal with complex issues across functions. + Solid knowledge of Canadian AML regulations and regulatory reporting framework is an asset. + Results-oriented, highly motivated with a keen ability to influence others. + Ability to build strong cross-functional business relationships. **What's in it for you?** + In-depth training to prepare you for the role, as well as ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed! + You'll be part of a diverse, collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team + We offer a competitive rewards package: + Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching + Health Benefits from day one! + You will relish work-life balance, team events, and opportunities to participate in the community. + Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities. Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Mississauga || Canada : Ontario : Scarborough 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. 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