Senior Manager, Global Sanctions Advisory, AML (London (UK), ENG, GB)

Scotiabank; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution in Greater London seeks a Senior Manager for Global Sanctions Advisory to ensure compliance with sanctions laws in Canada, the US, UK, and EU. The ideal candidate should possess a Master's degree related to international affairs and have extensive knowledge of sanctions regulations. This role offers a supportive environment with holistic well-being benefits.

Benefits

Flexible benefits for holistic well-being

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of sanctions laws and regulations.
• Experience working directly for a regulatory body is preferred.
• Ability to manage complex operational issues in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Support Global Sanctions Office functions.
• Apply sanctions expertise to provide advice to clients.
• Draft and review procedures for Global Sanctions Advisory.

Skills

Knowledge of US, UK, and EU sanctions laws

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Knowledge of international sanctions risk management

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 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, including: Business Line Advisory, Policy & Standards Advisory, International Banking Regional Oversight, Regulatory Reporting, Business Line Specific Training.
• Apply Canadian, US, UK, and EU sanctions subject matter expertise to give sanctions-related advice and counsel to Global Banking & Markets clients.
• 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 the content of enterprise training.

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?

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification; you might be the right candidate for this or other roles.

What’s in it for you?

Scotiabank supports holistic well‑being with flexible benefits to help you balance your family, financial, physical, mental and social health needs.

Location(s)

England: Greater London: London (UK)

About Scotiabank

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, guided by our purpose: “for every future,” helping customers, families and communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services.

We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the bank, and we are committed to an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, let our Recruitment team know.

Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. Only selected candidates will be contacted.