Senior Manager, Global Sanctions Advisory, AML

Scotiabank; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank is seeking a Senior Manager for Global Sanctions Advisory for the Europe and APAC regions. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with sanctions laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of international sanctions, strong analytical skills, and experience in risk management. You will contribute to training and procedural development, playing a key role in the bank's operations. This opportunity offers significant professional growth within a diverse environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefit programs for holistic well-being

Qualifications

• Experience working for a relevant regulatory body is preferred.
• Knowledge of Canadian and Singaporean sanctions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Global Sanctions Office functions, including Business Line Advisory and Regulatory Reporting.
• Draft, review, and update procedures for Global Sanctions Advisory.
• Prepare and deliver business line specific training.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of US, UK, and EU sanctions laws

Advanced analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Solid organization and time management skills

Knowledge of international sanctions risk management standards

Education

Master’s degree in international Affairs, Juris Doctor/LL.B., or MBA

Job description

Title: Senior Manager, Global Sanctions Advisory, Europe and APAC

Requisition ID: 242645

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 specific 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
• International Banking Regional Oversight
• Regulatory Reporting

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 specific 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: 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 our 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.

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 during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you need 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.