Senior Manager, Global Sanctions Advisory

Scotiabank; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank seeks a Senior Manager for its Global Sanctions Advisory team in Toronto. This role involves ensuring compliance with sanctions laws, advising business lines, and developing training programs, while promoting operational efficiency and effective partnerships across teams.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and ongoing coaching

Collaborative, diverse team environment

Competitive rewards including bonuses and pension matching

Health benefits from day one

Work-life balance

Career development and progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years in AML/ATF, Sanctions, Compliance, or Audit.
• Professional sanctions compliance designation (e.g., CAMS, CGSS, CSS) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian, US, and UN sanctions laws.

Responsibilities

• Support functions of the Global Sanctions Office.
• Provide sanctions-related advice to Business Lines.
• Draft and review procedures for sanctions functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Process improvement

Education

Juris Doctor/LL.B. or MBA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Join a purpose-driven, high-performing team committed to results and inclusivity.

The Senior Manager, Global Sanctions Advisory, plays a vital role in ensuring the success of the Global Sanctions team by executing key goals, plans, and initiatives aligned with the bank's strategies. This role guarantees all activities comply with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support functions of the Global Sanctions Office, including:

• Business Line Advisory
• Policy & Standards Advisory
• Payment and Name Screening Reviews
• International Banking Regional Oversight
• Canadian Regulatory Reporting
• Business Line Specific Training

Provide sanctions-related advice and counsel to Business Lines and stakeholders, applying a risk-based approach.

Draft, review, and update procedures for sanctions functions.

Review controls of Business Lines to ensure alignment with sanctions programs.

Develop and deliver training on sanctions policies and procedures.

Prepare reports for Canadian regulators and authorities as required.

Contribute to senior management reporting on sanctions issues.

Participate in audits and regulatory reviews.

Build partnerships across teams to resolve sanctions issues efficiently.

Promote operational efficiency and understand risk considerations in daily activities.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor/LL.B. or MBA preferred; 5+ years in AML/ATF, Sanctions, Compliance, or Audit.
• Professional sanctions compliance designation (e.g., CAMS, CGSS, CSS) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian, US, and UN sanctions laws and standards.
• Experience with international sanctions risk management and industry best practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiency.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing coaching.
• Collaborative, diverse, and high-performing team environment.
• Competitive rewards including bonuses, share programs, and pension matching.
• Health benefits from day one.
• Work-life balance, team events, and community participation opportunities.
• Career development and progression.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About Scotiabank:

Guided by our purpose: "for every future," we support our customers and communities through a broad range of banking and financial services. We value diversity and are committed to inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment process.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates must apply online to be considered.