David Lee
Director, Global AML/ATF Policy DevelopmentScotiabank
David Lee is Director - Global AML/ATF Policy Development for Scotiabank with responsibility for enterprise-wide AML policies and KYC standards, as well as enterprise AML training. He has a number of years of experience at Scotiabank, and is a seasoned AML professional having worked in that area of the bank since 2005. Prior to joining Scotiabank, Mr. Lee worked for PriceWaterhouse in a variety of roles, including audit and forensic accounting.
Mr. Lee also represents Scotiabank on the Money Laundering Specialist Working Group at the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) and has been one of the CBA’s representatives on the Department of Finance’s Advisory Committee on Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing (ACMLTF) legislation and regulation working group. His industry advocacy work includes participation in consultations led by Department of Finance regarding regulatory amendments, and engagement with FINTRAC on industry matters through the CBA. Mr. Lee is also involved in international AML advocacy efforts through the International Institute of Finance.