Director, HRBP, Global Compliance & AML, Audit and LCGS

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas is seeking a Director, HR Business Partner for Global Compliance & AML, Audit, and Legal. This role focuses on shaping the people strategy and partnering with senior leaders to design talent strategies in alignment with business priorities. Ideal candidates will have a strong HR background, proven influence in strategic discussions, and ability to drive innovative people solutions. Offering competitive rewards and a collaborative environment, the role is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Benefits

Competitive rewards package

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years in HR leadership roles, ideally with complex/regulated environments.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders while navigating complexity.
• Strong capability to leverage workforce data and people insights.
• Deep knowledge of talent management, organizational design, succession planning.
• Demonstrated curiosity and capability with emerging AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on workforce strategy.
• Design and execute strategies to attract, retain, and develop talent.
• Embed HR practices that uphold the Bank's risk culture.
• Lead HR initiatives supporting business transformation.
• Champion a future-ready HR function.

Skills

Experience in HR leadership roles

Strategic influence

Data-driven decision making

People expertise

AI & innovation mindset

Communication & leadership

Business acumen

Education

CHRP, CHRL or other HR designation

Job description

Requisition ID: 244785

About the Role

As Director, HR Business Partner for Global Compliance & AML, Audit, and Legal, you will play a critical role in shaping the people strategy and partnering with senior business leaders to design and drive talent strategies that align with regulatory requirements, business priorities, and long-term workforce needs. You will help build high‑performing, resilient teams in areas that safeguard the Bank’s integrity and reputation, influencing decisions with global impact. In this role, you will also work with business line leadership teams to address people related needs by leveraging strategies, guidelines & insights developed by Communities of Expertise (COEs), and HR Services.

What Will You Do?

Strategic People Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders in Global Compliance, AML Audit, and Legal on workforce strategy, talent development, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Translate business priorities and regulatory requirements into actionable, innovative people solutions.
• Represent HR in high‑level strategic discussions, influencing business decisions with data‑driven insights.

Talent & Organization Excellence

• Design and execute strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent in specialized, high‑stakes functions.
• Coach leaders to strengthen performance, engagement, and inclusion, to build capabilities for the future.

Risk, Compliance & Culture

• Embed HR practices that uphold the Bank’s risk culture, ethical standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Partner with leaders to ensure teams operate effectively within these frameworks while achieving business goals.
• Influence culture and behaviour by fostering accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Change & Innovation

• Lead HR initiatives supporting business transformation, digital adoption, and workforce modernization.
• Champion a future‑ready HR function that is flexible, scalable, and globally integrated.

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

• Experience: Minimum 5-7 years in HR leadership roles, ideally with complex/regulated environments.
• Strategic Influence: Proven ability to influence senior leaders while navigating complexity, ambiguity and high‑stakes decision‑making.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong capability to leverage workforce data and people insights to drive decisions, shape strategies and influence outcomes.
• People Expertise: Deep knowledge of talent management, organizational design, succession planning, employee engagement, and workforce analytics.
• AI & Innovation Mindset: Demonstrated curiosity and capability with emerging AI tools and HR technologies to drive innovation & build a future ready workforce.
• Communication & Leadership: Exceptional interpersonal skills; able to build trust, inspire, and support cross-cultural teams.
• Business Acumen: Strong business acumen and understanding to enable appropriate partnership with client groups.
• CHRP, CHRL or other HR designation is considered an asset.

Why You Will Love This Role?

• Shape the Future: Play a pivotal role in building HR strategies for high impact.
• Grow Continuously: A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development.
• Lead with Impact: Work alongside senior leaders to influence decisions that safeguard the Bank's reputation.
• Inclusive, Forward-Thinking Environment: Join a culture that values innovation, creativity, curiosity, & collaboration.
• Competitive Rewards: Enjoy a robust total rewards package including base salary, performance bonus, health benefits, and more.

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, 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.