Senior Manager, Transaction Screening Strategic Initiatives (20 Month Contract)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Transaction Screening Strategic Initiatives. This role focuses on leading strategic projects, ensuring compliance with sanctions regulations, and fostering a high-performance culture. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, manage project resources, and oversee data governance to enhance screening methodologies. The company promotes a collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and competitive rewards, making it an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals looking to make a significant impact in the financial services sector.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Employee Share Ownership

Pension Match

Health Benefits from Day One

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in compliance, governance, or project management.
• Strong knowledge of sanctions regulations and transaction screening systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of strategic initiatives and manage project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with sanctions regulations and risk policies.
• Provide updates and insights to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Compliance Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Sanctions Regulations Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Law, Engineering or Related Field

Job description

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Title: Senior Manager, Transaction Screening Strategic Initiatives (20 Month Contract)

Requisition ID: 224288

Join a purpose-driven, results-oriented, and inclusive high-performing culture.

The Transaction Screening team manages global sanctions screening solutions, ensuring compliance with regulations, policies, and standards. The team oversees the development, management, and execution of screening methodologies, governance frameworks, and standards.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

Support the global transaction screening management function:

1. Strategic Project Leadership
2. Lead end-to-end execution of strategic initiatives, including roadmap development, process redesign, and system implementation.
3. Collaborate with Compliance, IT, Operations, and Business stakeholders to define scope, prioritize initiatives, and develop plans.
4. Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery aligned with organizational goals.

1. Governance and Compliance
2. Maintain and enhance frameworks for screening methodology, governance standards, and risk tolerance.
3. Ensure compliance with sanctions regulations and risk policies.
4. Serve as a point of contact for regulatory examinations and audits, providing reports on screening initiatives.

1. Data and System Oversight
2. Work with data teams to ensure data governance, quality, and lineage.
3. Coordinate with IT and Product teams to develop business requirements.
4. Oversee system testing, tuning, and reporting to validate screening solutions.

1. Stakeholder Management and Communication
2. Provide updates and insights to senior stakeholders.
3. Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Promote a risk-based and compliant culture within the program.

People and Culture

Lead and foster a customer-focused, inclusive, and high-performance environment. Develop team strategies, manage succession, and ensure operational effectiveness and compliance with risk and regulatory standards.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, engineering, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in compliance, governance, or project management in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of sanctions regulations and transaction screening systems.
• Proven project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and planning skills.

What’s in it for you?

• An inclusive, collaborative environment that encourages creativity and success.
• Competitive rewards: performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership, Pension Match, 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.