Title:  Managing Director, Global Digital Assets - Global Transaction Banking (GTB)

Requisition ID: 247652

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

Role Overview

We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused leader to serve as Managing Director, Head of Digital Assets. This role will shape Scotiabank’s digital asset strategy, with a focus on stablecoins and tokenized deposits. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive product innovation, and ensure alignment with treasury fundamentals such as liquidity, settlement, reconciliation, and controls.
This is a unique opportunity to define the future of digital money movement and liquidity management at Scotiabank.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a forward-looking digital assets strategy aligned with GTB and enterprise goals.
• Innovation & Execution: Lead initiatives to design, pilot, and scale digital asset solutions, including stablecoins and tokenized deposits.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders (Treasury, Product, Risk, Compliance) and external partners to drive adoption and innovation.
• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of trends in blockchain, digital currencies, and regulatory developments; translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Team Building: Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Governance & Risk: Ensure digital asset solutions meet regulatory standards and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Technology; Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of leadership experience in digital assets, innovation, or transaction banking.
• Deep expertise in blockchain, stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and digital asset infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of treasury operations and global transaction banking.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience navigating regulatory frameworks related to digital assets.
• Familiarity with data analytics and AI-driven insights.
• Strategic thinker with a bias for action.
• Curious, empathetic, and grounded in financial fundamentals.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving clarity.
• Passionate about shaping the future of finance through technology.

Location(s):  United States : New York : New York City || Canada : Ontario : Toronto 

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.