Careers in Compliance & Anti-Money Laundering
For over 190 years, trust has been our most valuable asset. Be a part of a winning team that safeguards our bank, clients, and the communities where we live and work.
What does working in Compliance & Anti-Money Laundering look like?
We work across business lines and geographies to build a better bank by driving a culture of trust, accountability, and innovation. This global team embraces innovation and a collaborative mindset to deliver on our goal of being Scotiabank clients’ most trusted financial partner.
Protecting clients
Protect the bank from multiple types of risk, including financial crime and terrorist financing.
Progressing your career
Work in a dynamic and flexible environment where employees are recognized for their contributions, and enjoy significant opportunities for career progression.
What is it like to work here?
Listen to what Scotiabankers have to say about their experience.
Swati
Sr. Manager, Sales Conduct Testing
“As a fresh graduate in a foreign country, Scotiabank gave me my first opportunity to work in Canada. I am proud to be a part of a growing organization that invests in your wellbeing and growth. The strong relationships, trust, and friendships that I have made over the years, keeps me here.”
Slawomir
Sr. Manager, Europe Monitoring Governance & Strategy
“Having worked in several large financial institutions, I’ve noticed that very often Anti- Money Laundering teams work in silos. I have been positively surprised that things are different at Scotia. The global nature of our Global Banking Markets business, calls for collaboration, which creates opportunities to learn new things and develop different skillsets.”
Tiffany
Manager, Strategy and Insights
“I appreciate how supportive, diverse, and inclusive the bank is for all employees. I celebrate how they focus on creating opportunities, development initiatives, and employee benefits that impact all of us, and remind us that we all can belong.”
Career opportunities for everyone
Diverse skillset is a strength, and that’s reflected in the dynamic career paths you can explore as you continue to grow and develop on a global scale.
Advisory
We continuously monitor our regulatory landscape, partnering closely with the business and centralized control functions, to ensure we are compliant by design and primed to keep the bank safe.
Investigations
We help keep the bank and the broader financial system safe by investigating potential money laundering and terrorist financing activities, and relaying suspicious activities to regulators and authorities.
Governance
There isn’t a part of the bank that our programs don’t touch. It’s more than just policies and procedures – it’s an entire ecosystem rooted in ensuring everything we do is forward-looking and compliant by design.
Data & Analytics
Sanctions
Sanctions are political and economic measures used by countries to respond to major geopolitical events. We provide subject matter expertise on sanctions exposure, and work to strengthen the bank’s controls in a changing and dynamic environment.
Regulatory Relations
As one of Canada’s global banks, we must always think ahead and help our colleagues navigate regulatory change, regulatory relationships, risk assessments, and governance for the entire bank.
Unlocking your career potential
Your skills and background, along with our development opportunities and leadership support, will help you thrive professionally.
As a professional in Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering, your unique perspective, experience, and expertise are highly valued.
Through managing evolving risks, we understand that a diverse range of backgrounds in law enforcement, economics, finance, business and data analytics creates a strong foundation for career growth within this team.
As we help you unlock your full potential, your drive to bring curiosity, critical thinking, agility, communication, and collaboration to the team, will be key to your success in the role.
Start the next chapter of your career with us