Title:  Director, Enterprise Communications

Requisition ID: 249787

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

Purpose

Reporting to SVP Global Communications, the Director of Enterprise Communications is responsible for managing internal and external communications aligned to Scotiabank’s Purpose, Vision and Strategic Pillars. The role will provide strategic direction, leadership and accountability of internal and external communications working closely with a diverse range of stakeholders. 

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will be involved in:  

Strategy Development and Execution:  

• Lead and drive a client-centric and high performing culture across internal and external communicationsLead the team responsible for strategic communications for the Bank’s financial communications, annual meetings and strategic transactions
• Lead communications for the CFO and Global Finance, including Scotia Economics
• Manage development of key enterprise award submissions
• Plan and execute leader engagement forums, including quarterly VP+ forum and global senior leadership summits
• Lead the review and updating of resolution and crisis plans
• Develop a consistent set of KPIs and continually evaluate progress of communications programs and ensure goals are assessed against KPIs. Ensure accurate and transparent reporting to GCA leadership team

Operational Oversight:

• Implement communications plans ensuring alignment with key enterprise policies and processes, including the Media Relations Policy and Disclosure Policy
• Ensure that budgets and technology platforms and are in compliance with policies. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all reporting.
• Create an environment in which members of the team act in accordance with Scotiabank values and code of conduct 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.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We’d love to work with you if you have the following: 

• Be a respected and proven professional who possesses 15+ years of corporate communications experience within a financial services environment
• Creative, strategic thinker and self-starter who is proactive and entrepreneurial.
• Change agent who can constructively challenge conventional ways of thinking and introduce new ideas
• A strong and effective professional who can use impact and influence to drive alignment and execution across a matrixed organization
• Strategy, project management, consulting, problem solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including public speaking, meeting facilitation and presentations
• Ability to establish and meet deadlines; ability to establish clear priorities quickly
• Excellent reputation for integrity and judgment
• Possess the ability to lead transformational change, build organizational alignment contributing to a strong culture.

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.