Scotiabank

Senior Manager - Financial Crime Intelligence - Intelligence, Enterprise Corporate Security

Scotiabank • $110K — $130K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree in Criminal Intelligence, International Affairs, or related fields.
  • CAMS or equivalent Financial Crime designation, or 2 years in a Financial Crimes team.
  • 7+ years in intelligence collection/analysis or investigations in relevant environments.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience with strong team engagement skills.
  • 5 years of experience with intelligence collection and analytical tools.
  • Knowledge of Canadian and global criminal and privacy legislation.
  • Fluency in English; French/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Financial Crime Intelligence function, setting strategic priorities and performance measures.
  • Direct enterprise-level intelligence assessments and threat reporting.
  • Provide strategic advice on financial crime threats and emerging criminal methodologies.
  • Establish intelligence requirements and analytical methodologies aligned with risk priorities.
  • Build relationships with AML, Fraud Management, Cyber Security, and law enforcement.
  • Oversee the optimization of intelligence tools and analytical capabilities.
  • Drive continuous improvement of intelligence products and workflows.

Benefits

  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship.
  • Accessibility and workplace accommodations for all employees.
  • Upskilling opportunities through online courses and tuition assistance.
  • Competitive rewards program with flexible vacation and benefits starting on day one.
  • Community engagement programs for employee involvement.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 271303

The Role:

Leads the Financial Crime Intelligence capability within Intelligence by developing and executing intelligence strategies that identify, assess, and communicate emerging financial crime, organized crime, and insider-enabled threats. Provides enterprise-wide intelligence insights, strengthens cross-functional and external partnerships, and enables informed decision-making to mitigate risk and protect the Bank, ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

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

  • Leads the Financial Crime Intelligence function, establishing strategic priorities, operating models, production standards, and performance measures aligned to Enterprise Corporate Security and Bank objectives.
  • Directs the production of enterprise-level intelligence assessments, threat reporting, horizon scanning, executive briefings, and intelligence support to investigations and major incidents.
  • Provides subject matter expertise and strategic advice to executives and senior leaders regarding financial crime threats, organized crime convergence, insider-enabled risks, fraud trends, illicit finance networks, and emerging criminal methodologies.
  • Establishes Financial Crime intelligence requirements, collection priorities, analytical methodologies, and governance processes to ensure intelligence activities are aligned to enterprise risk priorities.
  • Builds and maintains strategic relationships with AML/FIU, Fraud Management, Cyber Security, Physical Security, Investigations, Compliance, Legal, business lines, law enforcement, regulators, industry associations, and intelligence-sharing partners.
  • Oversees the identification, adoption, and optimization of intelligence tools, data sources, automation opportunities, and analytical capabilities to enhance speed, quality, and operational impact.
  • Drives continuous improvement of intelligence products, tradecraft, standards, workflows, and metrics, ensuring alignment with enterprise intelligence production standards and decision-maker requirements.
  • Provides leadership during emerging threats, significant investigations, crisis events, and executive escalations by coordinating intelligence collection, assessment, and reporting activities.
  • Oversees the development and reporting of intelligence performance indicators, capability maturity measures, and outcome-based metrics demonstrating business value and risk reduction.
  • Ensures intelligence activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, privacy requirements, risk frameworks, ethical standards, and internal policies.
  • Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
  • Pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank's Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
  • Builds a high performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviours; communicating vison/values/business strategy; and, managing succession and development planning for the team.


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

  • Minimum 4-year university/college degree/diploma and/or equivalent certifications/designations in the fields of Criminal or Military Intelligence, International Affairs, Political Science, Criminology, Law, or similar fields.
  • CAMS or other equivalent Financial Crime designation or 2 years of experience within a Financial Crimes team
  • 7+ years of experience in intelligence collection/analysis and/or investigations in a law enforcement, military, regulatory and/or corporate environments
  • 5+ years of people leadership experience, demonstrating strong employee and team engagement capabilities
  • 5 years of experience in the use of Open Source, Subscription based, and proprietary intelligence collection and production technology and analytical tools
  • Knowledge of Canadian and global Criminal, Evidence and Privacy legislation, case law and regulations
  • Knowledge, insights and keen interest in geopolitical trends and developments, global economic trends and developments and climate / environmental developments
  • High degree of fluency in English required; French/Spanish desirable


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.
  • Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, Humans of Digital and much more


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.

Join Our Team

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.

Networking and Professional Development

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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Learn more about Scotiabank
Size
90,619 employees
Market Cap
$57.5 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
5 Year Trend
+7%
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