Compliance Officer Monitoring and Testing, Europe

About this role

Requisition ID: 273717

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

Supports the overall success of GBM&T Europe Compliance in the UK and Ireland by delivering assigned goals, plans and initiatives aligned to the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will

• Foster a customer-focused culture by building strong client relationships and making effective use of the Bank’s relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Assist the Director, Compliance Assurance, Europe, with delivery of the UK and Ireland Monitoring and Testing programme.
• Apply the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture when carrying out day-to-day activities and making decisions.
• Support effective and efficient operations by helping ensure assigned business controls are adequate, followed and effective in meeting regulatory compliance, conduct and business conduct obligations.
• Help maintain a high-performing and inclusive work environment.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Degree educated or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience in compliance, audit or regulatory testing within a financial institution.
• Working knowledge of securities and banking rules, regulations, by-laws, policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of UK and European GBM&T businesses, regulatory principles and products.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders at mid to senior management level, including business and third-party stakeholders.
• Good understanding of the firm’s business practices, organisational structure, policies and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across global stakeholders.
• Good project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet demanding deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide high-quality service and maintain effective relationships with assigned client groups and team members.
• Able to identify and handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Self-motivated and confident, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong planning, organisational and time-management skills.
• Results-oriented with a strong delivery focus.
• Reliable, consistent and disciplined.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity.
• Tactful, diplomatic and constructively persistent.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, CoPilot and role-relevant software tools.

What's in it for you?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - 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. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• Community Engagement - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

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. 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.

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