Scotiabank

Director, Regulatory Reporting Change

Scotiabank • $130K — $180K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Reposted Yesterday
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in Capital Markets, focusing on regulatory trade reporting and market-structure change programs.
  • Expertise in global regulatory reporting regimes (e.g., Dodd-Frank, EMIR, MiFID II).
  • Strong leadership skills with a proven track record in cross-functional governance and communications.
  • Advanced analytical skills, including data mapping and end-to-end reporting validation.
  • Proficient in managing competing priorities in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the global regulatory trade reporting change portfolio.
  • Ensure team activities meet regulatory and audit standards across jurisdictions.
  • Act as primary change liaison with Operations, Compliance, and Technology teams.
  • Oversee and resolve complex regulatory change initiatives and escalate issues as necessary.
  • Guide and prioritize work for Regulatory Reporting specialists, ensuring timely project delivery.
  • Establish and govern testing, validation, and assurance processes for regulatory changes.
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement in regulatory reporting processes.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture encouraging creativity and success.
  • Opportunity to learn from industry leaders with diverse backgrounds.
  • Support for continuous learning and innovation initiatives.
  • Flexible work design to maximize employee effectiveness.
  • Competitive total rewards package including performance bonuses and generous vacation.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 257171

The Role

The Director, Regulatory Trade Reporting Change, is accountable for the end-to-end change agenda supporting global regulatory trade reporting across Capital Markets. The role drives complex regulatory, business, and operational change initiatives, ensuring that regulatory requirements are translated into effective solutions delivered through established technology and operating rails

Operating as a senior leader and delegate for executive management, this role partners closely with Operations, Compliance, Project Management, and Technology teams to shape target-state processes, controls, and delivery outcomes.

The role sets and communicates a strategic vision for regulatory trade reporting change so the organization is positioned as a leader in compliance and operational excellence. Solutions are delivered through established technology and operating models and are designed to be effective, scalable, and aligned to regulatory intent. Success is measured by audit outcomes, regulatory issue remediation timeliness, and sustained reporting accuracy.

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

  • Own the global regulatory trade reporting change portfolio, with accountability for translating regulatory requirements into effective business, operational, and delivery outcomes across jurisdictions (e.g., DFA, CFTC, SEC, OSC, EMIR, MAS, HKMA, ASIC, MIFID II, SFTR, SEC10C-1a).
  • Maintain expert knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements across jurisdictions; ensure reporting mechanisms and team activities meet regulatory, compliance, and audit standards.
  • Act as the primary change counterpart to Operations, Compliance, and Technology partners, ensuring clear ownership, aligned priorities, and coordinated execution across functions.
  • Provide oversight for regulatory change initiatives, acting as the primary escalation point for subject matter experts and resolving complex regulatory issues.
  • Guide and prioritize the work of Regulatory Reporting specialists, ensuring effective project planning, stakeholder engagement, and timely delivery of change initiatives.
  • Establish and govern testing, validation, and assurance approaches for regulatory change, ensuring solutions meet regulatory intent and operational readiness standards.
  • Set prioritization and sequencing decisions across regulatory initiatives, balancing regulatory risk, delivery capacity, and organizational readiness.
  • Coordinate with regulatory, compliance, and technology functions to leverage best practices and align operational processes.
  • Drive the change and remediation agenda arising from regulatory issues, audits, and control findings, ensuring sustainable outcomes rather than short-term fixes.
  • Build and lead a high-performing change organization, capable of managing complex, multi-jurisdictional regulatory initiatives.
  • Ensure robust day-to-day business controls to mitigate regulatory and operational risks, with timely escalation as required.
  • Drive adoption of innovative technologies and process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Act as a delegate for senior leadership, representing Regulatory Trade Reporting Change in governance forums, regulatory engagements, and audit discussions.
  • Serve as the senior escalation point for material regulatory change, delivery, or readiness risks.
  • Provide executive-level insights, recommendations, and decision support on regulatory change strategy and execution.
  • Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, promoting a culture of belonging.
  • Manage budgets, resources, and vendor relationships to deliver projects on time and within scope.
  • Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of regulatory change initiatives.
  • Lead change management efforts, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.


What You Will Bring to Succeed

  • Ssignificant experience (15+ years) in Capital Markets, including leading multi-year regulatory trade reporting and/or market-structure change programs across multiple asset classes.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior change leader, driving governance, executive communications, and cross-functional decisioning with Technology, Operations, Compliance, Risk, and PMO stakeholders.
  • In-depth knowledge of global trade and transaction reporting regimes (e.g., Dodd-Frank /CFTC, SEC, OSC/CIRO, EMIR, MiFID II, SFTR, MAS, ASIC), including regulatory interpretation, industry guidance, implementation timelines, and exam/audit readiness.
  • Proven delivery leadership across SDLC (Agile and/or Waterfall), including scope planning, RAID management, testing strategy (SIT/UAT), cutover, and post-implementation stabilization.
  • Proven ability to assess regulatory impacts, define target-state requirements, and implement sustainable operating model and control enhancements, including remediation of regulatory issues, audit findings, and control gaps.
  • Experience operating in demanding, time-sensitive environments, meeting externally mandated regulatory deadlines and managing competing priorities across jurisdictions.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to influence and present to senior executives, steering committees, auditors, and (as required) regulators and industry groups.
  • Advanced analysis skills, including requirements definition, data mapping and lineage, control requirements, test scenario design, and end-to-end reporting flow validation.
  • Demonstrated regulatory horizon scanning and impact assessment skills, translating rules and guidance into delivery backlogs, implementation plans, and stakeholder communications.
  • Proven people leadership, including building and developing specialist teams, setting performance expectations, coaching, and managing third-party delivery where applicable.
  • Strong understanding of trade reporting data and controls, including key identifiers (LEI/UTI/UPI), reconciliations, exception management, and data quality monitoring.
  • Technical knowledge of trade reporting connectivity and platforms (e.g., SDRs/TRs/ARMs such as DTCC, Unavista, etc), including integration patterns, message/format considerations, and downstream reporting controls.


Whats in it for you.

  • We are technology partners who help the business transform how our employees around the world work
  • We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
  • You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world
  • We foster an environment of innovation and continuous learning
  • We care about our people, allowing them to design how they work to deliver amazing results
  • We offer a competitive total rewards package, including a performance bonus, company matching programs (on pension & profit sharing), and generous vacation


Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

About Scotiabank

Scotiabankers are committed to helping individuals, companies, and communities to thrive in a changing world. From personal and business banking, brokerage, and insurance, to private wealth, and the most sophisticated commercial, corporate and institutional services, they serve the diverse needs of some 21 million customers in more than 55 countries. Founded in 1832 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, their growth has always been fuelled by the success of their customers and their longevity secured by an unshakable commitment to carefully and expertly managing risk and capital. That focus on doing what's right for customers—short- andlong-term—has made us a global financial services leader. Headquartered in Canada, they are over 86, 000 Scotiabankers strong. Each of us are committed to being the best at understanding their customers' needs and all of us working together to deliver practical advice and relevant solutions that help their customers become financially better off.

Scotiabank Careers

Join Scotiabank, a premier financial institution, and become part of a diverse and inclusive team that’s leading the way in global banking. At Scotiabank, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation in the financial services industry.

Work You’ll Do

At Scotiabank, we’re not just filling positions; we’re cultivating leaders. Dive into a workplace where diversity training and leadership development shape the path to your future. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our robust training programs and continuous learning opportunities that foster innovation and strategic thinking.

Explore a World of Opportunities

Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Scotiabank has a spectrum of opportunities to fit your career ambitions. Our team is composed of individuals who bring a wealth of skills and perspectives to our company, driving us forward with their creativity and strategic insights.

Innovative Work Environment

Scotiabank’s culture is one of collaboration and respect, where each team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that challenges you to leverage your skills and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the banking sector. Our innovative projects not only support the growth of the company but also ensure our position as a leader in the industry.

Benefits and Growth

Choosing a career at Scotiabank means opting for a life of growth and opportunity. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and flexible working conditions, all designed to support your career and personal life. We believe in nurturing our team’s potential by providing them with the tools they need to succeed both professionally and personally.

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Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the job opportunities at Scotiabank by searching our open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players.

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Finance & Insurance
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