Manager, Compliance and AML Data / AML Governance and Ethics

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Compliance and AML Data to lead initiatives ensuring data quality and governance. This role involves collaborating with teams to manage data projects, implement governance activities, and promote a high-performance culture. You'll be part of a diverse and inclusive environment, dedicated to results and continuous improvement. If you have a strong background in data solutions and a passion for compliance, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path with competitive benefits and growth potential.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Performance bonus

Share ownership

Pension matching

Health benefits from day one

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in complex data solutions, preferably in financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of data governance concepts and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships.
• Manage data quality controls and resolve issues.
• Support operationalization of Compliance and AML Data initiatives.

Skills

Data Governance

SQL

Data Analysis

AML Compliance

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Spanish Language

Job description

Manager, Compliance and AML Data / AML Governance and Ethics

Join to apply for the Manager, Compliance and AML Data / AML Governance and Ethics role at Scotiabank.

Requisition ID: 223871

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

The Manager, Compliance and AML Data, contributes to the success of the global Compliance and AML Data team by ensuring the execution and delivery of goals, plans, and initiatives aligned with business strategies. All activities must comply with regulations, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships.
• Support operationalization of Compliance and AML Data initiatives, ensuring data quality standards are met.
• Implement data governance activities such as identifying data elements, sources, documenting data lineage, and defining data requirements.
• Manage data quality controls, resolve issues, and contribute to data quality rules.
• Identify process efficiencies in data governance.
• Organize Data Working Group meetings with stakeholders.
• Manage data projects from profiling to testing and validation, ensuring timely delivery.
• Support data exception reporting, audit issues, and analysis of compliance data and KRIs.
• Develop and train team members and collaborate with the Enterprise Data Office and IT teams.
• Stay updated on data management policies, technology strategies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure operational, compliance, and risk controls are in place and effective.
• Promote a high-performance, inclusive work environment.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in complex data solutions, preferably in financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of data governance concepts.
• Experience with data analysis, quality issues, and technical skills including SQL (+3 years).
• Experience in AML and/or Compliance preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Power BI experience is a plus.
• Curious, proactive, results-oriented, customer-focused, attentive to detail.
• Spanish language skills are a plus; previous business analyst experience is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing coaching.
• Diverse, collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Competitive rewards including performance bonus, share ownership, pension matching.
• Health benefits from day one.
• Work-life balance, team events, community participation.
• Career development opportunities.

Location:

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Scotiabank values diversity and inclusivity. Accommodation requests during recruitment are welcomed. Candidates must apply online. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional Information:

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industry: Banking