Director, Global Head of Regulatory Onboarding (GWO)

Director, Global Head of Regulatory Onboarding (GWO)

Requisition ID: 264978

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Role

As Director, GBM Onboarding, you will lead a global team responsible for KYC, AML, derivatives, and margin onboarding activities across Global Banking & Markets. You will ensure consistent, compliant, and efficient onboarding practices across jurisdictions, while driving process standardization, regulatory alignment, and an improved client experience.

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

Lead global onboarding operations across KYC, AML, derivatives, and margin processes for GBM clients

Oversee end-to-end onboarding activities across jurisdictions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements

Act as an escalation point for complex onboarding issues, coordinating with internal stakeholders to drive timely resolution

Partner with regional and global teams to deliver consistent and compliant onboarding outcomes across markets

Drive standardization of onboarding processes across GBM jurisdictions, improving efficiency and client experience

Lead the design and implementation of process enhancements and technology solutions to streamline onboarding workflows

Contribute to the development of centralized onboarding models, including hub structures and automation initiatives

Ensure operational execution aligns with GBM KYC & Derivatives Program policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls

Support regulatory and system-driven change initiatives, including defining business requirements, testing, and implementation

Oversee onboarding capacity, workflow allocation, and performance across global teams

Support hiring, staffing, and development of onboarding teams across regions

Maintain strong alignment with internal stakeholders across Front, Middle, and Back Office functions

Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, regulatory adaptation, and evolving business requirements

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

• We’d love to work with you if you have:

Graduate degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline

Prior experience in wholesale banking / capital markets, with direct exposure to client onboarding, KYC/AML, derivatives, and margin processes

Deep knowledge of global regulatory frameworks impacting onboarding (e.g., FINTRAC, OSFI, U.S. and UK regulations)

Experience managing cross-border onboarding processes across multiple jurisdictions (Canada, U.S., UK)

Strong understanding of capital markets products, financial instruments, and end-to-end workflows across Front, Middle, and Back Office

Proven experience designing and implementing onboarding process improvements, standardization initiatives, and operating models

Experience leading technology or transformation initiatives, including defining business requirements, supporting business cases, and participating in system testing and implementation

Prior experience managing global onboarding operations or large-scale operational teams

Knowledge of derivatives onboarding, margin processes, and related compliance requirements

Experience working within regulated environments with strict compliance, control, and audit requirements

What’s in it for you?

A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development

An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.

A competitive rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and comprehensive benefits that start on your first day.

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 employees 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 every 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.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, 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. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

If you require technical assistance, please click here . Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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