Title:  Manager, U.S. RCSA Program, 1LOD

Requisition ID: 251874 

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

Global Banking and Markets 

Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world. 

Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious & metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.  

Be part of an innovative, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries!  We work together to drive ambition for every future! 

Purpose

Responsible for the execution of the U.S. Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) Program, ensuring effective identification, assessment, and mitigation of operational risks across relevant business lines and support functions. This role plays a critical part in strengthening the firm’s risk management framework by driving consistency, regulatory alignment, and continuous improvement in control effectiveness.

What You'll Do
 

Demonstrated success in building and enhancing risk and control frameworks, with a proven track record in executing Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs).  Expertise in operational, compliance, and business matters across Global Capital Markets, Global Transaction Banking and/or Corporate & Investment Banking, offering strong business acumen and a comprehensive understanding of financial products and end-to-end processes. 

RCSA Execution & Oversight

• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of the RCSA framework
• Provide hands-on execution and oversight of RCSA activities, ensuring alignment with operational risk policies and regulatory expectations.
• Support regulatory and audit examinations by coordinating timely and accurate responses to information requests.
• Work closely with technology teams to assess IT and data-related risks, including third-party dependencies and business continuity planning.

Collaboration & Influence

• Proven ability to collaborate across the three lines of defense, ensuring alignment and consistency in risk practices.
• Influences key stakeholders by applying industry best practices and developing compelling business cases for risk and control initiatives.

Additional Highlights

• Hands-on expertise in executing RCSAs within the First Line of Defense
• Understands operational and other non-financial risks, controls, and regulatory requirements
• Proactively identifies opportunities to improve controls and streamline processes, while managing ad-hoc requests and special projects

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor Degree or Master Degree, preferably in Finance or Business related fields
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in financial services, with a focus on Global Capital Markets, Global Business Payments and/or Corporate & Investment Banking.
• Strong understanding of financial products, front-to-back processes, and business operations.
• Deep knowledge of operational risk frameworks, including scenario analysis, issue management, and operational risk events.
• Experience developing and maintaining risk governance tools, such as control libraries, policies, and procedures.

Interested? 

If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank! 

At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture. 

What's in it for you? 

Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs. 

Location(s):  United States : Texas : Dallas 

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.