Title:  BCMU Specialist - Enterprise Crisis & Business Continuity Management

Requisition ID: 245321

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

Contributes to the overall success of the Business Continuity Management function globally, ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures. The Business Continuity Management Unit works as part of the larger Enterprise Crisis Management program, providing oversight for overall business continuity planning. Participates in the on-call program. Partners with and supports Relationship Managers on the quality and completeness of plans. Ensures documentation is current and relevant. The Business Continuity Management Specialist will work closely with the Senior Manager, Business Continuity Management on the creation, management, and sustainment of a comprehensive enterprise-wide Business Continuity Management program, ranging from quality assurance to incident management response

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Provides support and recommendations to Relationship Managers and employees filling Business
• Continuity roles based on BCM Policy, Guidelines, Mandate(s) and industry best practices.
• Complete health checks on plans in preparation for semi-annual reporting and ensure data fidelity to facilitate accurate reporting.
• May be required to provide 24/7 incident management On-Call support per schedule. Following up until issue/event is closed.
• Conducts initial checks on plans, in support of business continuity Plan Reviews in accordance with BCM requirements or as required.
• Partners with relevant stakeholders across the Bank on the implementation of a governance structure that spans the business continuity lifecycle, including the creation and enhancement of business continuity management programs and systems.
• Supports the Senior Manager, Relationship Manager and Director of the BCMU as an independent line of validation and verification with respect to key components of the Business Continuity Management function.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on processes focused on Business Continuity Management, with the objective to create an improved end state by:
  • Contributing to and/or reviewing BCM material, BCM documents, including but not limited to the BCM Policy, Mandate(s), Training material and Guide(s), ensuring content is applicable to target audiences and aligns with overall program objectives
  • Working as a collaborative and strategic partner to business lines to increase their preparation for an incident that may affect their ability to continue business as usual by conducting health checks on plans and/or the BCP application data.
  • Maintains key notification lists, training and on-call schedules.
  • Administers changes to business continuity plans when required.
  • Prepares monthly reports and updates when required
• 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, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to business continuity regulations and best practices, operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational
• Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework and the
• Guidelines for Business Conduct.
• Champions a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• 2+ years working in the financial industry
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong communication writing skills and report preparation
• Flexible and creative thinker with the ability to define business tradeoffs, generate out-of-the-box solutions and manage uncertainty; proactively identify and solve complex problems impacting management and business direction
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize against many competing interests in an environment of constant change
• Nice to have, experience in internal and external audits and/or regulators

What's in it for you?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - 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. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.  
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance. 
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, Humans of Digital and much more!

Location(s):  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.