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Compliance Officer, Trade Surveillance - OTC

  • Toronto, ON, M5H 1A1, Canada
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Minimum of 5 years of related experience at a financial institution and/or regulated securities dealer
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Requisition ID: 275542

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

Purpose

Contributes to the overall success of the Global Compliance Trade Surveillance Department (“GCTS”) within Global Banking and Markets & Treasury (“GBM&T”) Compliance in Canada, ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives.  The Compliance Officer (“CO”) is responsible for carrying out certain Tier 2 compliance activities for assigned internal business groups in accordance with global and local regulatory requirements as well as internal policies and procedures.

Accountabilities 

  • Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
  • Conducts post-trade market related surveillance to adjudicate alerts within the sector(s) the CO is responsible for supporting and reviews securities trade transactions and identify any suspicious or high-risk activities. Alerts are generated by various surveillance systems and manual processes within the GBM&T Framework
  • Supports the effective and efficient operation of GCTS responsibilities and provides back-up support within the team and on other projects as assigned.
  • Assists in responding to regulatory requests for information and internal audit inquiries, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, gathering documents and/or data extracts.
  • Assist in the development and enhancement of procedures and processes of the surveillance program.
  • Understands how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
  • Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her 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.
  • Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.
  • Teamwork is essential for the adjudication and resolution of a variety of products and source system alerts. Strong “teamwork’ skills are essential.

Education/Experience

  • Sound understanding of retail and institutional equity, fixed income and/or derivatives trading (options and futures at least), including knowledge of hedging and other trading strategies
  • Post-Secondary education and/or professional designations
  • Canadian Securities Course, Conduct and Practices Handbook Course, and/or the Trader Training Course
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience at a financial institution and/or regulated securities dealer
  • Able to work independently and with other staff across functional lines within the Bank
  • In-depth knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Identify external market activity, news and additional factors that may influence trading activities
  • An understanding of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) dealer rules and UMIR, as well as a general understanding of Canadian provincial securities legislation
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Good MS Office & Programming skills would be an asset

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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Responsibilities

The Compliance Officer conducts post-trade market surveillance to identify suspicious activities and adjudicate alerts within the Global Banking and Markets & Treasury division. They also assist in responding to regulatory and internal audit inquiries while contributing to the enhancement of surveillance procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in a financial institution and a sound understanding of equity, fixed income, and derivatives trading. A post-secondary education and relevant professional designations such as the Canadian Securities Course are required.

Skills

  • Trade surveillance
  • Compliance
  • Risk management
  • Derivatives trading
  • Fixed income
  • Equity trading
  • Regulatory reporting
  • Internal audit
  • Data analysis
  • MS Office
  • Programming
  • IIROC rules
  • UMIR
  • Securities legislation
  • Communication skills

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Security & Safety
  • Management & Leadership

Keywords

  • Compliance
  • Trade Surveillance
  • OTC
  • Global Banking
  • Treasury
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Securities
  • Derivatives
  • Fixed Income
  • Equity
  • IIROC
  • UMIR
  • Risk Appetite
  • AML
  • ATF
  • Sanctions
  • Internal Audit
  • Market Surveillance
  • Canadian Securities Course
  • Trader Training Course
  • Conduct and Practices Handbook
  • Financial Institution
  • Data Analysis
  • Programming
  • MS Office

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