Director, Infrastructure, Controls and Programmes Compliance, Europe (London (UK), ENG, GB)

Scotiabank; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas is seeking a Director for Infrastructure and Compliance in London. This pivotal role requires overseeing compliance programmes across Europe, ensuring regulatory adherence, and leading diverse teams to achieve strategic goals. The candidate should possess extensive compliance experience and knowledge of banking regulations, contributing to a high-performing culture focused on holistic well-being and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Compliance at a complex, global bank.
• Advanced understanding of UK, Ireland, and European legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance programme areas and transformation activities.
• Ensure compliance obligations are met with regulatory authorities.
• Foster relationships with regulatory bodies and business partners.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of securities and banking regulations

Compliance experience

Job description

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Title:Director, Infrastructure, Controls and Programmes, Compliance, Europe - London based

Position & Team Overview/Highlights:

Contributes to the overall success of the Compliance function in Europe, ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives. Ensures that all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

What You'll Do:

Leads and oversees the following areas of the Compliance programme as well as Compliance Transformation activities:

• Europe Control Room (together with Global Control Room)
• Europe Corporate Functions Oversight, around the Regulatory Compliance Management Programmes established by Europe Corporate Functions, including the 2AO CRCA process

• Europe Conduct and Culture Framework (together with Enterprise Programmes)

The incumbent will ensure that compliance obligations are met by fostering satisfactory relationships with regulatory authorities (including regulators, exchanges and trade associations) and partnering with business line management and support functions in Europe, Canada, the U.S. and other locations.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience: relevant Compliance experience along with operating in a complex, global bank.
• UK, Ireland, European and other relevant legislation and regulatory developments. Support Compliance with all aspects of the implementation of regulatory change initiatives for areas of accountability.
• The incumbent must be a very strong leader, with demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the securities and banking industry.
• Knowledge of securities/banking rules, regulations, by-laws, policies and procedures.

Interested?

If your experience is closely related but doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!

At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That's why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.

What's in it for you?

Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work - and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

Location(s): England : Greater London : London (UK)

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.

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. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. 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.