Associate Director, Global Derivates Onboarding (GWO)

Scotiabank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas is seeking an Associate Director for Global Derivatives Onboarding in Toronto. This role involves leading a team focused on KYC/AML compliance and developing strong relationships globally. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in finance and have significant experience in wholesale banking, particularly in derivatives regulations.

Benefits

Flexible benefit programs to support holistic well-being

Qualifications

• Experience in wholesale banking and capital markets with a client-centric approach.
• Proficient in derivatives regulations like Dodd-Frank CFTC & SBS, and EMIR.
• Prior experience managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of KYC in onboarding global GBM clients and resolving issues.
• Train staff on KYC/AML/Derivatives regulations and manage compliance measures.
• Oversee and manage Derivatives onboarding staff, including recruitment.

Skills

Client-centric approach

Knowledge in derivatives regulations

Team management

Education

Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related discipline

Job description

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Purpose

GBM Onboarding is vital to the bank’s AML & Regulatory Compliance efforts. The Associate Director will lead a team specializing in KYC/AML/Derivatives, ensuring compliance with both Enterprise-Wide and local standards, and building strong strategic relationships across GBM globally and the bank.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Assist the Head of KYC, Derivatives, and Margin Onboarding in efficiently onboarding global GBM clients. Resolve day-to-day issues, escalate complex matters, and keep the Head informed of any delays.
• Ensure adherence to the GBM KYC Program by operationalizing policies and procedures, supporting industry and system changes, and implementing compliance measures.
• Train staff on all applicable regulations (KYC/AML/Derivatives) and ensure they have the necessary tools.
• Oversee and manage the Derivatives onboarding staff in Canada, including recruitment and management of full-time and temporary staff.
• Continuously enhance knowledge of the bank’s business strategies, risk management practices, product offerings, regulatory requirements, and technology to drive improvements in onboarding procedures.
  
  

Skills

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? – We’d love to work with you if you have:

• Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline is required.
• Direct industry experience in wholesale banking and capital markets, covering multiple product areas with a client-centric approach.
• Proficient and knowledgeable in derivatives regulations such as Canadian Derivatives, Dodd-Frank CFTC & SBS, EMIR, etc., preferably with 8+ years of direct industry experience.
• Expertise in current and anticipated regulatory frameworks impacting client onboarding in Canada.
• Broad knowledge of end-to-end workflows among Front, Middle, and Back Offices.
• Prior experience managing a team.
  
  

Work Arrangement: This position is currently a Hybrid role. Please note that this is subject to change based on the needs of the business.

Interested?

At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That is 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): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

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, please click here. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Banking

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