Senior Manager, AML Investigations – Canada Banking

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits plan

Development opportunities

Job summary

Scotiabank in Mississauga is seeking a Senior Manager, AML Investigations to lead the AML unit and ensure regulatory obligations are met while aligning business strategies with policy.

You will direct investigations of complex AML cases, elevate monitoring methodologies, coordinate with Canadian branches, and mentor a large, diverse team to uphold risk controls and reputational integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of AML, Compliance, and/or Audit experience in a major financial institution.
• Certified AML Specialist designation is an asset.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional business relationships.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Supervisory experience of large diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive a client-focused culture to deepen relationships across the Bank.
• Oversee investigation of AML/TF cases and manage high-risk cases.
• Support implementation of new AML methodologies and monitoring tools.
• Coordinate information sharing with Canadian branches and respond to RFIs.
• Collaborate with TM stakeholders on audits, reporting, and process improvements.
• Develop the investigative team and provide escalation/resolution on material risk cases.
• Ensure timely reporting of suspicious activity to regulators.

Skills

Cross-functional relationships

Strategic thinking

Analytical problem-solving

Leadership / Supervisory skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (University Degree)

Certified AML Specialist designation

Job description

Scotiabank in Mississauga is seeking a Senior Manager, AML Investigations to lead the AML unit and ensure regulatory obligations are met while aligning business strategies with policy.

You will direct investigations of complex AML cases, elevate monitoring methodologies, coordinate with Canadian branches, and mentor a large, diverse team to uphold risk controls and reputational integrity.