Title:  Senior Manager, US GTB Business Management

Requisition ID: 205644

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

Position: Senior Manager, US Global Transaction Banking (GTB) Business Management

Global Transaction Banking (GTB) is the payments and transaction engine of Scotiabank. We support Small Business, Commercial and Corporate clients with effective treasury management solutions coupled with a best-in-class service model, making it easy for clients to do business with us.

As businesses build their digital capabilities and transform their operating models, their payment needs are evolving too. Boasting a unique global footprint, GTB’s comprehensive suite of innovative banking solutions help our business clients generate operational efficiencies, streamline and simplify payments, improve working capital performance, and mitigate financial risk.

At Scotiabank, we embrace your strengths, ideas, and ambitions. GTB is a fast-growing team with a focus on the Americas, particularly Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and we are seeking top tier talent to complement our organization.

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

Purpose:

Contributes to the overall success of US Global Transaction Banking (GTB) by overseeing day to day operations of the business and partnering with the functional areas (Internal Controls, Compliance, Finance, Risk, Legal, Operations, Information and Technology, Regulatory Relations, Data Governance, etc.) to ensure business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures. This is a role positioned to add value to the GTB executive team by providing expertise and knowledge for the full spectrum of the day-to-day business activities. 

 
Accountabilities: 

Business Management:

• Oversee day-to-day operations by partnering with GTB and key support and control functions
• Onboard/offboard employees – seating plan, equipment needs, coordination, shared folder access, etc.
• Coordinate and ensure completion of ad-hoc requests from internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to reporting and expense management, partnering closely with Finance
• Own and execute the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for US GTB
• Independently prioritize and drive cross-functional initiatives
• Champion a client focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge

 
Regulatory and Controls:

• Strengthen and develop the control environment by promoting an understanding and adherence to the existing governance framework and policies, procedures, and regulations
• Actively promote a consistent and unified governance framework for GTB activities, driving consistencies across functions and prodcuts
• Oversee responses to various regulatory requests, ensuring clarity and accuracy of responses
• Actively create efficiencies in the way controls are applied while still operating under a strong controls framework
• Key contact to our Compliance, Internal Control, Legal, Finance, Risk, Operations, Information and Technology, Reg Relations, and Data Governance teams 
• Primary point of contact for audits, compliance reviews, annual reviews of policies and procedures, review of controls, and regulatory audits (CRCA reviews, Risk Identification process, Mandatory Absence policy, WSP, clean desk policy, KYC refreshes, etc.)
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and business decisions

Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Exceptional attention to detail, coupled with strong editing skills
• Expert user of Microsoft Office applications, particularly: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel 
• High organizational and project management skills, being able to handle a large number of concurrent, high-priority activities and requests
• Strong curiosity and research capabilities to obtain background information and insights for projects which the incumbent may or may not be thoroughly familiar with
• Good understanding of the GTBs objectives, strategies, and structure is also required
• Excellent relationship building skills, with the ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships across a large number of diverse stakeholder groups (including Senior Executives)
• Exceptional communication skills with knowledge and experience across multiple platforms (i.e., print, visual media, online, etc.), with a demonstrated ability to drive employee engagement
• Expert time management, project management, planning and organization skills to oversee and execute on multiple complex initiatives without compromising quality.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work autonomously or collaboratively.
• Proven track record in strategy development, including in-depth experience and demonstrated success in leading multi-disciplinary initiatives of varying sizes and complexity, efficiently and effectively, ensuring all elements of change are considered, understood and managed.
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate and prioritize several concurrent projects.
• Excellent visionary, planning and analytical skills.
• Thorough understanding of high-quality SVP level standards in terms of presentation material and written communication.
• The incumbent should be able to work in a fast paced and energized environment, deal with tight deadlines, solve complex problems, and balance conflicting priorities.                                                                                                                                   

Interested?
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.