Senior Manager, Global Sanctions Advisory, AML

Scotiabank; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas is seeking a Senior Manager for Global Sanctions Advisory based in London. The role involves ensuring compliance with sanctions laws, providing advisory services, and conducting training for business lines. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree and has comprehensive knowledge of US, UK, and EU sanctions. Join this team to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible benefit programs

Holistic well-being support

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of economic and anti-terrorism sanctions laws.
• Advanced analytical skills to deal with complex operational issues.
• Thorough knowledge of international sanctions risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support Global Sanctions Office functions related to advisory and training.
• Draft and review procedures for Global Sanctions Advisory functions.
• Prepare and deliver training for business lines on sanctions.

Skills

Knowledge of US, UK, and EU sanctions laws

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of international sanctions risk management

Organizational and time-management skills

Education

Master’s degree in International Affairs or related field

Job description

Senior Manager, Global Sanctions Advisory, Europe and APAC

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

Position & Team Overview/Highlights

The Senior Manager for Europe and APAC, Global Sanctions Advisory, contributes to the overall success of the Global Sanctions team by ensuring specifi c individual goals, plans, and initiatives are delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Generally, this role ensures clients are thoroughly vetted for risk with respect to Canada, US, UK, and EU sanctions, pursuant to the bank’s compliance policies and procedures.

What You’ll Do

• Support Global Sanctions Office functions. Such functions include the following:
• Business Line Advisory
• Policy & Standards Advisory
• International Banking Regional Oversight
• Regulatory Reporting
• Business Line Specifi c Training

Application of Canadian, US, UK, and EU sanctions subject matter expertise in the provision of sanctions-related advice and counsel to Global Banking & Markets clients, rooted in the Bank’s risk appetite, policies, and standards.

Draft, review, and update procedures for Global Sanctions Advisory functions.

Review procedures and controls of Business Lines and relevant operating units to ensure they do not compromise Scotiabank’s Sanctions Program effectiveness.

Prepare and deliver business line specifi c training and contribute to content of enterprise.

What You’ll Bring

• Comprehensive knowledge of US, UK, and EU economic and anti‑terrorism sanctions laws and regulatory expectations, preferably gained through experience working directly for a relevant regulatory body. Knowledge of Canadian and Singaporean sanctions a plus.
• Advanced analytical, problem‑solving and critical thinking skills with solid organization and time‑management skills to deal with complex operational issues in a matrix organization.
• Thorough knowledge of international sanctions risk management standards and industry best practices.
• Master’s degree in international Affairs, Juris Doctor/LL.B. or MBA or LL.M. preferred, with experience in Sanctions Compliance capacity; or its equivalent in education and years of experience.

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: GreaterLondon: 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, 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.