Senior Manager, Policy & Standards, Global Sanctions & Screening **Requisition ID:** 217470 **Salary Range:** 117,400.00 - 224,700.00 _Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience._ Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. **Purpose** Contributes to the overall success of the Global Sanctions & Screening (GSS) Policy & Standards function by ensuring specific individual goals, plans, and initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the function and the business strategies and objectives of the GSS team. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures. **What You'll Do** Functional: + Provide input (including appropriate text revisions) into the development and periodic update of the Enterprise AML/ATF & Sanctions Policy and the Enterprise ML/TF and Sanctions Risk Appetite Statement based on changes in internal processes, regulatory developments, industry best practices and external events. + Responsible for custody, maintenance, development and obtaining approval of GSS-owned sanctions compliance program documents, including the Enterprise Sanctions Risk Management Standards, guidance papers, and framework documents. + Execution of various activities in support of the maintenance, development and implementation of the enterprise sanctions compliance program, including: + Presenting to senior leadership key program changes for approval; + Supporting stakeholders in assessing the scope and impact of changes in program elements and in resolving implementation challenges; + Acting as a key point of contact for inquiries related to the interpretation and application of program documents; and + Assessing, actioning and tracking requests for exceptions to sanctions-related requirements under the Enterprise AML/ATF & Sanctions Policy and the Enterprise Sanctions Risk Management Standards. + Draft responses to Internal Audit and external regulators on inquiries relating to the GSS Policy & Standards function. + Keep informed of matters relevant to the GSS Policy & Standards function, including changes in applicable regulatory requirements. Other Responsibilities: + Build strong partnerships with Business Lines, Internal Audit, and other key internal and external stakeholders, and work collaboratively across functional teams. + Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions. + Develop creative and strategic solutions, including streamlining processes and planning initiatives, where appropriate. **What You’ll Bring** + Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline with a minimum of five years of policy and procedure experience, or other related experience in a financial institution setting. + Highly detail-oriented with advanced analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills together with strong presentation skills. + Solid organization, planning, time management and reporting skills. + Results oriented, highly motivated with a keen ability to influence others. + Excellent interpersonal skills together with proven ability to build strong cross-functional business relationships. + Working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. AML/ATF and economic sanctions laws, regulatory standards and industry best practices. + Skilled proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other related productivity tools. + Working knowledge of financial services sector business, products, operations and systems. + AML/ATF/sanctions-related professional designation (e.g. CAMS, CGSS, CSS) is an asset. **Interested?** If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank! At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture. **What's in it for you?** 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. Location(s): United States : New York : New York City 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. If you require technical assistance, pleaseclick here (https://www.scotiabank.com/careers/en/careers/technical-support-for-applicants.html) . Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.