Senior Manager, AML Models and Analytics - Client Risk Rating (272476)

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

• Bachelor's degree or higher within STEAM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Analytics, or Mathematics, statistics, data science, artificial intelligence, computer science, computer engineering, financial modelling, or a related field.
• Master's degree or higher in a quantitative, technology, analytics, financial crime, or risk-related discipline is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred.
• Experience in financial services, AML, compliance, risk management, model development, model validation, audit, or regulatory-facing environments is preferred.
• Extensive experience with statistical modeling, data science methods, machine learning, and advanced analytics, with demonstrated ability to oversee model development and implementation in a regulated environment.
• Strong programming experience in Python, including familiarity with data science, machine learning, and visualization libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib, Seaborn, ggplot2, or similar tools.
• Advanced experience querying and analyzing data using SQL or SQL-like languages, with familiarity using large-scale structured and unstructured datasets.
• Experience with databases such as Oracle or SQL Server, as well as big data technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, Spark, BigQuery, or other distributed computing frameworks.
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure and tools, specifically GCP, and familiarity with Linux, Git, BitBucket, or comparable development environments is beneficial.
• Knowledge of deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, or Vertex AI is an asset.
• Strong understanding of AML, financial crime risk, Client Risk Rating, model governance, and model risk management expectations is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead analytical teams, manage priorities, coach technical resources, and deliver complex initiatives in a hybrid, cross-functional environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex model concepts, risks, assumptions, and limitations to senior stakeholders and non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, problem-solving, and influencing skills, with the ability to balance regulatory expectations, business needs, and technical considerations.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities - for you and our customers.

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.

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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.