Canadian Banking Compliance Program Lead

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking a Manager for the Canadian Banking Compliance Program Management in Toronto to lead governance, regulatory change, and risk assessment activities within the CBC Program.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations, and driving program improvements, reporting, and training materials across the bank.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, regulatory governance or related financial services functions.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian banking regulations, compliance frameworks, governance processes, and risk management principles.
• Experience with OpenPages or comparable governance platforms.
• Experience developing and maintaining governance documentation, procedures, and training materials.

Responsibilities

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Supports regulatory library management, regulatory change management, CRCA, issues management and governance reporting.
• Prepares governance committee reporting, management reporting, metrics and program updates; analyzes compliance data to identify trends and risks.
• Maintains CBC Program documentation including SOPs, handbooks, playbooks and training materials.
• Builds relationships with stakeholders to support an integrated risk framework and regulatory obligations.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Regulatory change management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law or related

Tools

OpenPages

Job description

Scotiabank is seeking a Manager for the Canadian Banking Compliance Program Management in Toronto to lead governance, regulatory change, and risk assessment activities within the CBC Program.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations, and driving program improvements, reporting, and training materials across the bank.