Responsibilities - Lead and drive a customer-focused culture throughout the team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.

- Create an environment in which the team pursues effective and efficient operations within their respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to, and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk, and conduct risk, including, but not limited to, responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML & ATF Enterprise Policies, and the Guidelines of Business Conduct.
- Manage the implementation of large‑scale AML/ATF Enterprise projects across Wealth business units.
- Assist and support Wealth business lines with oversight and compliance by:
- Providing AML/ATF compliance support to Wealth business units, including acting as the subject matter expert and providing direction and guidance on appropriate reviews and actions.
- Identifying unacceptable AML/ATF risks and escalating them to the Director, AML, Wealth Management.
- Ensuring processes and controls are updated in accordance with regulatory developments.
- Supporting enhanced due diligence and the review of account activity for flagged clients.
- Sustain AML processes by supporting Wealth business units with the development and execution of procedures, initiatives, and best practices, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies and procedures.
- Contribute to effective collaboration and the successful execution of the AML program across Wealth, 1A, 1B, and 2nd lines of defence.




- Manage the design and implementation of an ongoing change management program for AML across Wealth and ensure alignment with the rest of Scotiabank.
- Maintain regulatory awareness and current knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and industry best practices in operational risk.

Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance with a minimum of 5 years of relevant AML/ATF or banking experience.

- 8+ years previous experience in project management and/or regulatory reform initiatives or significant work experience in a GWM environment.
- Strong relationship‑building competency to build/maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders and business unit partners.
- Solid knowledge of local and international AML/ATF regulations.
- Excellent problem‑solving, negotiating skills and highly developed influencing skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent leadership and time‑management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of wealth and support functions across all delivery channels.
- Self‑reliant and proactive approach to work.
- Expert analytic and problem‑solving capability.
- Proven track record of meeting deliverables.

Benefits - Champion a high‑performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work workplace.

- The opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
- A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan.
- An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.
- Recognition and rewards for high performance; supported by leadership through meaningful development conversations that enable faster advancement and internal training to support your growth and development.

Location: Canada – Ontario – Toronto

📌 Senior Manager, AML Advisory, Canadian Banking & Wealth Management - Contract (Toronto)
🏢 Scotiabank
📍 Toronto