Title:  Director, Investment Risk

Requisition ID: 222025

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

The Investment Risk team is responsible for the production and analysis of Risk reports across all 1832 Asset Management mandates including the support of channel partners across Global Wealth Management.  As the Director, Investment Risk, you will be primarily responsible for managing the investment risk process with regards to our Fund of Fund products, along with producing and interpreting risk reports from the Risk system and managing the relationships with our many service partners including data management, performance analytics and our external vendors. This is a dynamic position that offers the opportunity to help develop and enhance the risk management culture within 1832 Asset Management L.P.

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

•    Build and maintain the Investment Risk analysis of the Fund of Fund structured products including the MD Financial Management assets

•    Contribute to the investment process by providing in-depth risk analysis and other ad-hoc analytical support to the Multi Asset Management Team and other portfolio management teams

•    Monitor and investigate significant risk exposures and unusual trends; present and communicate analysis to senior management 

•    Identify, evaluate and develop analytic and risk tools to meet the firm’s growing needs

•    Recruit, develop and manage staff effectively to achieve team objectives

•    Effectively execute the various Bank-wide employee development programs, including coaching, development and performance management

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

•     Undergraduate degree in Business with a focus in Mathematics, Statistics or Finance
•    Completion of the CFA program and/or other professional designations are an asset (i.e. MBA, FRM, CIPM)
•    Experience with BarraOne would be an asset
•    7-10 years of relevant experience in the investment management industry
•    In-depth understanding of risk management practices, investment theory and the portfolio management process

We’d love to work with you if you:

•    Are able to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines with minimal leadership oversight
•    Are a self-starter, possess a high degree of initiative with ability to deliver results
•    Are attentive to detail and able to manage large amounts of data
•    Have excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
•    Are a team player who is open to evolving priorities and new challenges

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.