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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager, U.S. ABAC & Compliance Governance - **Company:** Scotiabank Group - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Big Data, Microsoft Office - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bc2323601bc39036 ## About the Role * Post-Secondary education and related professional designations; * 6+ years of related experience in the banking/financial services industry, with a proven track record in Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption, Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud and/or Advisory Services; * Knowledge and understanding of legal and regulatory requirements, guidelines and expectations; * Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable in communicating with Executive level audiences; * Proven aptitude in designing and implementing solutions to complex issues; * Experience in managing several ongoing assignments and competing priorities concurrently; * Results-driven focus, with strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills; * Proficiency in the application of the Microsoft Office suite of products; * Solid analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize and analyze large data sets; * Capacity to visualize and construct reporting dashboards; * Ability to excel in a high-performing, flexible and small team environment; * Knowledge of Scotiabank's organizational structure and business activities/products is an asset; and * Strong knowledge of ABAC, compliance risk management, governance frameworks, and financial services regulatory expectations. * Experience developing or managing compliance policies, procedures, controls, training, governance reporting, or risk assessment processes. * Ability to analyze data, identify trends, exercise sound judgment, and prepare clear reporting for senior management, governance forums, regulators, or audit stakeholders. * Strong written communication, stakeholder management, issue escalation, and execution skills, with experience supporting cross-functional initiatives preferred. ## Description Contributes to the overall success of the U.S. Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption ("ABAC") and Compliance Programs Governance function within U.S. Compliance, ensuring U.S.-specific goals, plans, and initiatives are executed and delivered in support of the U.S. Compliance strategy, applicable regulatory expectations, and Scotiabank's broader risk management objectives., * ABAC advisory and governance: Provide subject matter advice to U.S. Business Lines and Corporate Functions on ABAC and related compliance program governance matters, including gifts and entertainment, third-party payments, third-party risk management, charitable donations, corporate sponsorships, political activities, hiring practices, and recordkeeping. Framework, policy, and procedures: Manage the development, maintenance, oversight, and enhancement of U.S. ABAC and Compliance Programs Governance frameworks, policies, procedures, standards, and guidance, including related socialization, approval, implementation, and communication activities. * U.S. Compliance Program governance: Lead or support U.S. Compliance Program governance matters, including strategic initiatives, transformation activities, governance enhancements, and related execution support. Training and awareness: Develop and deliver ABAC training, awareness materials, and targeted communications to reinforce employee understanding of U.S. ABAC requirements and compliance program governance expectations. Monitoring, analytics, and reporting: Develop, implement, and maintain analytics, metrics, dashboards, status reports, governance committee materials, Board-level reporting, and regulatory reporting to monitor program activity, trends, issues, incidents, and emerging risks. * Risk assessments and program oversight: Manage ABAC-related inputs and processes for risk assessments, including NIRAs, CRCAs, and RCSAs, and use resulting insights to inform program enhancements and governance priorities. Escalations and reviews: Review and respond to ABAC-related questions, requests, escalations, and reviews, including matters involving third-party payments, charitable donations, sponsorships, memberships, gifts, entertainment activity, and other risk indicators. * Third-party due diligence: Manage ABAC due diligence reviews and supporting documentation for vendors and suppliers under the Third Party Risk Management Program. Industry intelligence and resources: Monitor bribery and corruption developments, lessons learned, and emerging trends, and maintain current ABAC resources and guidance on internal team sites and shared platforms. * Risk culture and controls: Promote effective and efficient operations consistent with Scotiabank's risk appetite, risk culture, Values, Code of Conduct, Global Sales Principles, and applicable operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions, and conduct risk obligations. * Team culture: Champion a client-focused, high-performance, and inclusive environment that leverages broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge. Reporting Relationships Primary Manager: U.S. Head of Central Compliance Dimensions * U.S. ABAC Program management that extends Global support to align with all countries, regions, and Business Lines/Corporate Functions. * Maintains current knowledge of regulatory requirements and monitors advancements in industry best practices related to anti-bribery and anti-corruption efforts to guide organizational innovation, adaptation, and compliance. * High standards of performance, confidentiality, integrity, sensitivity, timeliness and efficiency must be maintained at all times. * Supports U.S. Compliance coverage across U.S. Business Lines and Corporate Functions, with a focus on ABAC and Compliance Programs Governance. * Engages with stakeholders across Compliance, Legal, Risk, Operations, Procurement, and business units to support governance, reporting, escalation, and program execution activities. * Contributes to governance committee, Board, regulatory, and senior management reporting related to ABAC and U.S. Compliance Program governance matters. ## Related Videos - [Detecting Money Laundering with AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/111-detecting-money-laundering-with-ai) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [The Missing Layer Between Enterprise Data and AI Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100286-the-missing-layer-between-enterprise-data-and-ai-agents) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)