Head of Investigation & DMLRO
Standard Chartered BankNova Scotia, Canada
Posted January 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Standard Chartered is an international bank that makes a positive difference for its clients, communities, and each other. It values diversity, inclusivity, and ethics.
Job Description
Join our Financial Crime Compliance team as the Head of Investigations & Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). Lead high-impact financial crime investigations, shape the future of compliance, and drive risk-aware, ethical practices bank-wide.
Requirements
- Expertise in financial crime investigations and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex risks and make sound decisions
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to work with diverse teams and senior stakeholders
- Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities, fostering high-performing and inclusive teams
- Ability to navigate regulatory frameworks (AML/CTF/CPF), interpret policy, and influence change
- Experience managing sensitive, high-stakes regulatory inquiries and audit responses
- Strategic thinker with operational know-how and a hands-on mindset
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits to support mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing
- Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance
- Flexible working options
- Proactive wellbeing support
- Continuous learning culture
- Inclusive and values driven organisation
- Opportunities to reskill and upskill
