Title:  IT Senior Manager - Global Wealth Engineering

Requisition ID: 249745

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

Global Wealth Engineering at Scotiabank builds and supports digital applications used by millions of wealth and brokerage clients. We are transforming our technology ecosystem—and we’re looking for a Senior Manager to lead engineering teams, drive modernization, and play a critical role in delivering high‑value digital solutions.

This is a unique role that blends engineering leadership, delivery excellence, and product/portfolio governance. You will manage a team of 5 - 10 talented engineers and delivery professionals, oversee a portfolio of critical applications, and ensure the successful execution of both development initiatives and operational responsibilities across the platform.

If you thrive in complex environments, care about high‑performing teams, and love elevating both people and platforms—this role is for you.

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

• Lead Engineering & Delivery

• Drive teams through planning, discovery, execution, release, and continuous learning.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership to guide solution design, estimation, and decision‑making.
• Lead Agile ceremonies and contribute to release planning and longer‑term roadmap alignment.
• Coordinate operational readiness work with architecture, security, infrastructure, and other technology teams.
• Oversee and manage end‑to‑end release processes to ensure smooth, predictable deployments.

• People Leadership

• Hire, mentor, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team (developers, QAs, SMs, analysts, etc.).
• Build an engaged, high‑performing, and inclusive team culture.
• Model continuous improvement and champion organizational agility.

• Governance, Compliance & Delivery Health

• Ensure all activities meet internal policies, regulatory requirements, and risk standards (including AML/ATF, SOX, IT controls, etc.).
• Monitor risks, dependencies, and impediments; escalate and resolve effectively.
• Manage monthly financials and resource allocations (FTEs and contractors).

• Stakeholder & Cross‑Team Collaboration

• Partner with Product Owners, Architects, Technical Leads, and other platform teams for portfolio alignment.
• Ensure backlog clarity, dependency tracking, and strong cross‑team communication.
• Provide standardized delivery reporting (velocity, burn‑up/down, release readiness, etc.).

• Product Owner–Related Responsibilities (Depending on team structure, you may perform these tasks directly or oversee them)

Core Governance Responsibilities

• Maintain APM information in ServiceNow.
• Complete recurring compliance assessments (CAPQ, ISSCP, PII, RIM).
• Lead yearly PenTest and DR rehearsal activities.
• Plan and remediate software currency and security vulnerabilities.
• Oversee access reviews, LAM/PAM integration, and incident playbook maintenance.
• Complete TPRM assessments for new and renewed vendor contracts.
• Engage with Architecture for solution changes and Security for TRA processes.

Additional Responsibilities (varies by portfolio)

• Manage operational risk deliverables (approx. 20 items per cycle).
• Oversee SSL certificate renewals and Firecall access reviews.
• Manage vendor contract lifecycles for vendor‑supplied applications.
• Complete and maintain NIRA documentation.

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

• Experience & Technical Acumen

• 10+ years leading technical software development teams.
• Proven ability to deliver complex, multi‑year engineering programs.
• Strong background in software development (hands‑on experience preferred).
• 5–7+ years of technical delivery or project management experience.
• Deep understanding of Agile (Scrum/Kanban), Lean, CI/CD, automated testing, and modern engineering practices.
• Experience with Jira/Confluence and Agile metrics.
• Experience managing vendor products and vendor relationships.

• Domain Knowledge

• Wealth Management or broader banking domain experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of IT audit, SOX, and technology control environments.

• Leadership Skills

• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical landscapes and guide teams through ambiguity.
• Continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to lead by example.

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.
• Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• Community Engagement - We offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons.

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.