Première directrice ou premier directeur, Conformité, Québec

The Director, Compliance, Quebec role acts as a thought leader in implementing the strategy, supervision, and execution of non-compliance to regulation risk management, focusing primarily on Quebec regional commercial priorities. The person holding this position will assume all responsibilities related to independent evaluation and management of non-compliance to regulation risk, in accordance with Scotiabank's strategic objectives and risk appetite, while promoting a solid culture of ethics, compliance, and integrity.

Requirements

• At least eight years of experience in compliance in the financial services sector
• Maturity in impact and influence, experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders, and proven collaboration skills within an organization
• Experience in interpreting and applying legal, regulatory, and/or policy requirements, and providing advice in this regard
• Strategic and critical thinking, solid collaboration skills, and experience in leading change with an innate ability to take a holistic view and pay close attention to details
• Ability to establish links between regulatory requirements and commercial initiatives, identify obstacles, risks, and future problems, and help partners find a proactive way forward
• Ability to evaluate complex compliance and regulatory issues and demonstrate sound and rapid judgment regarding risk mitigation and problem management
• Analytical mindset, data-driven with a strong ability to solve problems in a results-focused approach; ability to triangulate multiple sources of information and explore a multitude of alternative solutions to draw conclusions and formulate significant recommendations
• Must work proactively and agilely; ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and competing priorities simultaneously
• Initiative-driven and able to manage ambiguity and thrive in an autonomous and stimulating environment, and work independently while remaining closely tied to the team
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent mastery of French (mother tongue or bilingual English-French expert level). Mastery of English sufficient to interact with Compliance senior management at Scotiabank's headquarters in Toronto and be able to report to them, and to communicate regularly both in writing and orally with numerous internal or external Anglophone stakeholders in Toronto and elsewhere

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team surrounded by innovative thinkers
• Rewarding career with many opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support growth and strengthen skills
• Inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates successes