Title:  Internal Controls Business Manager

Requisition ID: 216072

 Salary Range: 117,400.00 - 224,700.00 

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

The Business Manager for Internal Controls ensures the success of US Internal Controls by ensuring that Internal Controls is operating effectively and efficiently aligning to business strategies, which includes complying with regulations, policies, and procedures.

This position adds value by providing expertise in ensuring effective governance, procedures, and processes within the Internal Controls department. It involves leading and influencing discussions within Scotiabank and with external stakeholders, including industry forums and regulatory bodies.

What You’ll Do

Internal Controls Effectiveness and Efficiency:

• Improve processes within Internal Controls to ensure that they are both efficient and effective to meet internal and external requirements
• Coordinate and complete ad-hoc requests related to Internal Controls from internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage certain activities such as employee onboarding/offboarding, including seating plans, equipment needs, and shared folder access, business continuity plans (BCP).
• Collaborate with Finance on reporting and expense management.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives within Internal Controls independently.

Regulatory and Controls:

• Enhance control for optimal effectiveness and efficiency by ensuring adherence to governance frameworks, policies, and regulations 
• Ensure clarity and accuracy in regulatory responses within Internal Controls.
• Ensure that activities for Internal Controls are aligned with the Bank’s risk appetite and culture.

Leadership & Management:

• Lead and manage reporting and governance within the Internal Controls team.
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements within the Internal Controls team.
• Coordinate accurate and complete policies and procedures for internal controls.
• Prepare and present regular internal control status reports to senior management.
• Develop and deliver training programs to promote awareness across Internal Controls.

Consider the Bank’s risk appetite and culture in daily activities and decisions.

• Maintain effective controls to meet operational, compliance, and conduct risk obligations.

What You’ll Bring 
                                                                                                           

• Communication: Strong written and oral skills.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional editing skills.
• Microsoft Office: Expert in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Organization & Project Management: High ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks.
• Curiosity & Research: Strong capability to gather insights and background information.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Skilled in building and managing relationships, including with Senior Executives.
• Communication: Proficient across multiple platforms, driving employee engagement.
• Project Management: Expert in managing multiple complex initiatives efficiently.
• Leadership: Proven leadership, capable of working autonomously or collaboratively.
• Strategic Vision: Strong in strategy development, planning, and problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
• Adaptability & Problem-Solving: Able to work in fast-paced environments, handle tight deadlines, solve complex problems, and balance conflicting priorities while maintaining high-quality standards in presentation and written communication.

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 : New York : New York City

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.