Senior Administrator, Regulatory Initiatives & Reporting (Contract)

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank in Toronto seeks a Senior Administrator, Regulatory Initiatives & Reporting to support the Manager and the SJF 1A business by handling administrative, compliance, and regulatory tasks, enabling effective oversight, policy delivery, and risk management.

You will help coordinate regulatory requirements across teams, assist with audits and issue remediation, and communicate changes to Relationship Managers, Market Leads, and Directors, all while aligning with risk appetite and internal

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in a related business discipline.
• CSC and CIM designations are assets.
• Experience supporting Tier 1 compliance and regulatory activities.
• Experience in Wealth/Private Investment Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Tier 1 compliance and regulatory oversight activities.
• Assist with audits, policy implementation, and risk management initiatives.
• Communicate regulatory changes to Relationship Managers and leadership.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Support audit preparation and resolution of findings.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Wealth/Investment Management

Audit coordination

Stakeholder communication

Strong written and verbal comms

Education

University degree or college diploma in Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

CSC and CIM designation asset

Job description

Requisition ID: 271972

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

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Administrator, Regulatory Initiatives & Reporting supports the Manager, Regulatory Initiatives & Reporting and the Scotia Jarislowsky Fraser (SJF) 1A business by providing dedicated administrative, compliance, and regulatory support. The role is designed to create capacity for the Manager by supporting day-to-day regulatory oversight, audit activities, policy implementation, and risk management initiatives. The incumbent ensures all activities are conducted in accordance with the Bank's risk appetite, risk culture, governing regulations, and internal policies and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight

• Support the effective execution of Tier 1 compliance and regulatory oversight activities across the assigned market area.
• Partner with the Manager and project teams to maintain regulatory oversight and risk management standards.
• Collaborate with Compliance partners to implement regulatory and fiduciary requirements into business practices.
• Monitor adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, procedures, standards, and risk management guidelines.
• Conduct research and provide support related to audits and identified issues to facilitate successful audit outcomes.
• Ensure business processes and procedures are executed, documented, maintained, and reviewed in accordance with audit requirements.
• Support audit preparation activities and assist with the resolution of audit findings.
• Assist the Manager in communicating and implementing policy, procedural, and regulatory changes impacting clients and Relationship Managers.

Compliance, Regulatory and Operational Risk Management

• Minimize the Bank's exposure to risk by ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, policies, and guidelines, including Privacy, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF), FCAC requirements, Know Your Client (KYC), Occupational Health and Safety, and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.
• Support the communication and reinforcement of policy and procedure changes to Relationship Managers, Market Leads, Regional Directors, GO Managers, and Portfolio Administrators.
• Partner with the Manager to support the implementation and communication of new policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements across the business.
• Assist in ensuring client complaints, claims, legal actions, regulatory reviews, examinations, and investigations are managed effectively and that corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.

Education And Experience

• University degree or College diploma in Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation is considered an asset.
• Previous experience supporting Tier 1 compliance and regulatory activities.
• Experience within Wealth Management, Private Wealth, or Investment Management environments is preferred.

Functional Competencies

• Strong knowledge of compliance, regulatory requirements, and investment management practices.
• Solid understanding of Canadian Wealth Management business objectives, strategies, and organizational structures.
• Experience interpreting and applying compliance and regulatory rules within a Private Wealth or Investment Management environment.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across multiple business lines and stakeholder groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex regulatory matters clearly and effectively.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship management skills.
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited ("JFL") is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank") and operates as a distinct business division. JFL manages the portfolios of pension funds, foundations and endowments, corporations and high-net-worth individuals in Canada and internationally.

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, please click here.

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.