Scotiabank

Manager, Digital Asset Advisory

Scotiabank • $120K — $145K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Business, Finance, Economics, Law, Risk Management, Data/Technology).
  • 5+ years of experience in AML, financial crime compliance, or related fields.
  • Experience in customer onboarding, due diligence, risk assessments, and internal controls.
  • Background in digital assets, blockchain analytics, or fintech preferred.
  • Certifications in AML or digital assets (e.g., CAMS, ACAMS Crypto) are a plus.
  • Working knowledge of blockchain transaction typologies and global regulatory guidance.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills with a detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in designing and enhancing AML controls for digital asset activities.
  • Develop and maintain internal control documentation and risk assessment templates.
  • Provide onboarding support for digital asset clients and perform due diligence reviews.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders on AML risk assessments and remediation activities.
  • Identify AML risks and develop mitigation strategies for new digital asset products and partnerships.
  • Coordinate status reporting and communications related to digital asset AML initiatives.
  • Document and analyze emerging typologies related to digital asset financial crimes.

Benefits

  • Flexible benefit programs supporting family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.
Full Job Description
Purpose

The Manager, Digital Asset Advisory supports the Director, Digital Assets AML Risk & Compliance in designing, documenting, and operationalizing internal controls for digital asset-related products, services, partnerships, and client relationships. The role assists with onboarding and due diligence activities, coordinates cross-functional AML efforts, and helps translate digital asset risk requirements into practical control expectations, procedures, and stakeholder-ready materials.

What You'll Do
  • Assist the Director in designing, documenting, and enhancing AML control expectations for customers, products, vendors, platforms, and activities involving digital assets, VASPs, stablecoins, tokenized assets, blockchain-enabled payments, and related emerging technologies.
  • Support the development and maintenance of internal control documentation, policies, procedures, playbooks, risk assessment templates, escalation criteria, and governance materials for digital asset activity.
  • Perform and coordinate onboarding support for digital asset-related clients and relationships, including information gathering, due diligence review, risk assessment inputs, issue tracking, and documentation of control requirements.
  • Partner with business, AML, sanctions, fraud, cybersecurity, technology, legal, operational risk, and product stakeholders to coordinate intake, review, approval, remediation, and ongoing monitoring activities.
  • Support assessment of proposed digital asset products, partnerships, vendors, and jurisdictions by identifying AML risks, control gaps, mitigating actions, and implementation dependencies.
  • Assist in mapping risk appetite and control standards to practical business requirements, including customer segmentation, due diligence triggers, monitoring expectations, reporting needs, and escalation pathways.
  • Coordinate regular status reporting, meeting materials, action logs, issue remediation updates, and stakeholder communications related to digital asset AML initiatives.
  • Support the identification and documentation of emerging typologies, including laundering, fraud, sanctions evasion, terrorist financing, scam activity, cross-chain bridging risks, DeFi exposure, and other blockchain-enabled risk indicators.
  • Assist with investigations, escalations, suspicious activity review inputs, and case management guidance where matters involve digital asset activity or blockchain-enabled financial crime typologies.
  • Collaborate with analytics, intelligence, and technology teams on blockchain analytics, monitoring scenarios, rule enhancements, model inputs, and data quality considerations.
  • Support regulatory, audit, testing, and compliance review requests by coordinating evidence collection, drafting responses, tracking remediation actions, and maintaining organized records.
  • Contribute to training, guidance, and knowledge-sharing materials for AML teams and business partners to strengthen digital asset awareness and consistent application of control expectations.


What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree required in Business, Finance, Economics, Law, Risk Management, Data/Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in AML, financial crime compliance, sanctions, investigations, risk management, regulatory compliance, consulting, or a similar control function.
  • Experience supporting customer onboarding, enhanced due diligence, risk assessments, issue management, internal controls, testing, audit, or regulatory remediation activities.
  • Digital asset, blockchain analytics, cryptocurrency investigations, fintech, payments, correspondent banking, or emerging technology risk experience considered an asset.
  • Certifications related to AML, financial crime, or digital assets are considered an asset, including CAMS, ACAMS Crypto, TRM Labs, Chainalysis, or similar credentials.
  • Working knowledge of digital assets, VASPs, stablecoins, tokenized assets, DeFi, blockchain transaction typologies, sanctions exposure, Travel Rule expectations, and relevant global regulatory guidance.
  • Strong ability to convert complex regulatory and technical concepts into practical controls, procedures, risk assessments, and concise stakeholder communications.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work, manage action logs, track dependencies, maintain organized documentation, and drive follow-through across multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical, writing, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, with high attention to detail and sound judgment.
  • Comfort working with senior stakeholders, technology partners, compliance teams, business partners, and control functions in a fast-paced environment.


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!

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.

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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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Stay connected and advance your career through Scotiabank’s extensive networking opportunities. Participate in events that connect you with other professionals and leaders within the industry. Our career resources will help you prepare your resume, ace your interviews, and land the job that best suits your career goals.

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