Director - Global Maintenance and Regulatory Implementation, GBM Onboarding (12-month contract)

Scotiabank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Global Maintenance and Regulatory Implementation to oversee regulatory change projects and ensure compliance within a dynamic team. This role involves managing the onboarding process, maintaining client portfolios, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in financial services and regulatory compliance, along with exceptional project management skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and supports the holistic well-being of its employees through flexible benefits and a commitment to an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Holistic Well-being Support

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in financial services with complex regulatory projects.
• Deep understanding of capital markets and investment banking.

Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory change projects ensuring compliance and deadlines.
• Maintain client portfolio updates aligned with regulatory regimes.

Skills

Regulatory Change Management

Project Management

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Vendor Management

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Certifications in Project Management

Job description

Requisition ID: 224984

Join a purpose-driven, high-performing team committed to results in an inclusive environment.

Purpose

The Director of Global Maintenance and Regulatory Implementation for GBM Onboarding has dual responsibilities:

1. Regulatory Change Management: Oversee regulatory change projects affecting onboarding, ensuring compliance and timely achievement of operational goals.
2. Global Client Maintenance: Ensure periodic updates and maintenance of GBM’s client portfolio comply with AML/Fin Crime, Tax, Margin, and Regulatory Regimes (MIFID, EMIR, CANDER, CFTC, SBS), providing an optimal experience for clients and front office partners.

This role also manages the Global Refresh program, offshore vendors, and project initiatives involving internal and external stakeholders, maintaining regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee regulatory change projects impacting onboarding, ensuring deadlines and compliance goals are met.
• Maintain GBM’s client portfolio, ensuring updates align with relevant regulatory regimes.
• Ensure an optimal onboarding and ongoing relationship management experience for clients and front office partners.
• Oversee the Global Refresh program and manage offshore vendors and project initiatives with stakeholders.
• Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader bank systems and knowledge.
• Consider the bank’s risk appetite and culture in daily activities and decisions.
• Promote efficient operations aligned with Scotiabank’s values, conduct, and global principles, ensuring effective controls for operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions, and conduct risks.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of financial services experience, preferably with complex regulatory projects and managed services contracts.
• Deep understanding of capital markets, trade lifecycle, and corporate and investment banking.
• Familiarity with systems supporting the GBM customer lifecycle.
• Exceptional project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment in risk identification and escalation.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and vendor management.
• Expertise in change management, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience in risk management.

Work Arrangement

This position is currently hybrid, subject to change based on business needs.

Interested?

At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their potential, respected for their individuality, and embraced for diversity. We are committed to growing and diversifying our talent and fostering a performance-oriented culture.

What’s in it for you?

We support your holistic well-being through flexible benefits that cater to your family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

Location

Canada: Ontario: Toronto

Scotiabank helps customers and communities achieve success through a broad range of financial services. We value the unique skills each individual brings and are committed to an inclusive, accessible environment. Please inform us of any accommodations needed during recruitment. Only online applications will be considered. We appreciate all applicants; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.