Manager, Domestic FIU

Scotiabank; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated professional to lead a high-performing team within the Financial Intelligence Unit. This role involves managing investigations into potential money laundering and terrorist financing, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering timely outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AML, exceptional analytical skills, and a commitment to integrity and ethics. Join a collaborative environment that values innovation and offers competitive rewards, including performance bonuses and career development opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference in financial compliance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Employee Share Program

Pension Matching

Health Benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in AML or risk discipline.
• Knowledge of AML laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to ensure timely case resolution.
• Investigate potential money laundering and terrorist financing cases.

Skills

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Analytical Skills

Investigative Expertise

Communication Skills

Knowledge of AML Laws

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

AML Technology

Job description

Requisition ID: #

Join a purpose-driven, high-performing team

Supervise and manage a team within the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Special Investigations Unit (SIU), or SIU Projects team (SIUP) to ensure the delivery of investigative findings and timely case resolution. Ensure compliance with regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

Plan, coordinate, and investigate potential money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF), and related matters, including transaction monitoring cases referred internally or externally. Manage operational processes and maintain quality performance, including investigative timeliness and regulatory reporting such as suspicious transaction reports. Deliver clear, rational, and timely outcomes to mitigate financial, regulatory, and reputational risks.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Prioritize and manage investigations, monitor team performance, and meet benchmarks.
2. Set team goals, review, approve, and prepare investigative reports.
3. Mentor and coach team members, manage resources, and ensure timely reporting of suspicious activities.
4. Refer high-risk clients to internal partners, recommend risk mitigation actions, and prepare investigative materials.
5. Advise senior personnel on investigations and findings.
6. Identify trends, training needs, and share expertise on ML/TF and regulatory issues.
7. Support professional development and ensure compliance with risk appetite and culture.
8. Foster an environment of effective operations and strong controls to meet compliance and operational risks.
9. Build a high-performance, inclusive team aligned with company values and strategic goals.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 3 years of AML or risk discipline experience.
2. Knowledge of AML laws and regulations, investigative expertise, and AML technology skills.
3. Strong analytical, writing, and judgment skills.
4. Ability to communicate effectively, with proficiency in French and/or Spanish as assets.
5. Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation is an asset.
6. Highest standards of integrity and ethics.

What’s in it for you?

• An inclusive, collaborative environment that encourages innovation and success.
• Competitive rewards: performance bonus, employee share program, pension matching, and health benefits from day one.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Scotiabank is committed to diversity and inclusion. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform our Recruitment team. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.