Title:  Senior Manager, Strategic Planning & Business Management - Risk Management

Requisition ID: 243957

 Salary Range: 102,800.00 - 196,800.00 

Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

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

Leads and oversees the business management and administrative team, providing strategic support to department leadership to ensure business strategies, plans, and initiatives are executed efficiently and in alignment with organizational policies and procedures.

What You'll Do

•    Strategic Planning and Reporting
        o    Partners with senior leadership to define and execute strategic priorities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and long-term vision.
        o    Provides thought leadership in developing planning frameworks, performance metrics, and reporting structures that enable decision-making.
        o    Oversees preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports, ensuring insights are actionable and support strategic initiatives.
        o    Leads continuous improvement initiatives for US Risk function, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and impact.
        o    Develops integrated dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time visibility into key performance indicators and strategic progress.

•    Business Management
        o    Provides strategic thought leadership and partners with department leadership to shape and execute business management initiatives that drive organizational effectiveness and long-term value. 
        o    Leads the development and implementation of operational strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering continuous improvement across business processes. 
        o    Oversees budgeting and financial management for the department, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial discipline. 
        o    Influences organizational strategy by identifying operational trends and recommending innovative solutions to enhance scalability and resilience.
        o    Designs and leads people engagement initiatives, such as team events, recognition programs, and volunteer activities, to strengthen culture and collaboration.
        o    Introduces innovative business management practices and tools to enhance operational agility and scalability.

•    Administrative Oversight
        o    Provides guidance on administrative processes, ensuring they enable efficiency, scalability, and alignment with organizational priorities. 
        o    Oversees preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports for leadership and internal committees, ensuring insights are actionable and timely. 
        o    Establishes escalation protocols and communication channels to proactively address issues and maintain operational continuity. 
        o    Leads continuous improvement initiatives for administrative workflows, leveraging technology and best practices to optimize productivity.
        o    Implements standardized administrative frameworks and solutions to streamline processes and improve governance.
•    Leads and drives a collaborative, service-oriented culture within the team to strengthen internal partnerships and leverage broader organizational resources, systems, and knowledge for maximum impact.

•    Understands how organizational priorities and strategic objectives should be embedded in day-to-day activities and decisions, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and values.

•    Creates an environment where the team delivers efficient, high-quality business operations in accordance with the organization’s values and code of conduct, while maintaining strong internal controls and adherence to corporate policies.

•    Builds a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates talent by fostering an inclusive culture, using a coaching mindset, clearly communicating vision and business strategy, and managing succession and development planning.

What You'll Bring

•    Minimum 8 years of experience in business management, administration, or strategic operations within financial services or a large corporate environment. 
•    Strong understanding of organizational strategy and planning with experience driving operational excellence. 
•    A university degree in business administration, management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA). 
•    Proven leadership and people management skills, including experience leading teams and fostering high-performance cultures. 
•    Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. 
•    Excellent organizational and administrative capabilities to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight timelines. 
•    Strong analytical and project management skills, with a track record of implementing process improvements and efficiency initiatives. 
•    Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI) and familiarity with tools that support reporting and workflow optimization. 
•    Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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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.  

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