Title:  Manager, Asset and Liability Management (Contract)

Requisition ID: 218264

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

Reporting to the Associate Director, Asset Liability Management (ALM), the Manager contributes to the overall success of the Asset and Liability Management / Group Treasury globally ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives.  They also ensure all activities are compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

The Manager, ALM is responsible for ensuring the weekly production of GAP, NII, EVE, and KRD, as well as supports Financial Note Disclosure reporting relating to Structural Interest Rate Risk.  They are also responsible to maintain ALM dashboard monthly/weekly publishing, to ensure Power BI up and running smoothly for data publishing and sharing. This includes continuous maintenance and improvement to all python utility programs, Power BI data models, and Power BI visual reports.  The incumbent is responsible for coordinating various stakeholders, business lines and business partners (i.e. IT support) in regards with the ongoing data/system migration, business/market-driven changes/projects (e.g. new products), research, development and implementation of new analytics and methods to improve the Bank's asset and liability management paradigm. 

This role would also be responsible for coordinating and/or executing implementation for any new methodology, new systems and processes applied to ALM reporting; identifying any user findings and raise these within the broader group in the Treasury function to ensure synergies and business requirements are optimized.  They will also work closely with other product groups and system owners (i.e. bank reporting "sub-systems") to understand underlying information, data and content available, what the data means from a business/products perspective and how best to capture and aggregate all relevant data within the ALM framework.

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

• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of their 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. 
• Champion a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment. 
• Work with the team in preparing weekly reports of GAP, NII, EVE, Stress Testing under B12 (IRRBB), KRD, as well supporting Financial Note Disclosure reporting relating to Structural Interest Rate Risk.
• Manage analysis and reporting of Weekly NII&EVE sensitivity of Parent Bank to ensure compliance with business and regulatory requirements for SIRR/IRRBB. It also includes improvement of data quality and alignment of methodology/parameter assumptions from time to time, analysis and reporting of main drivers of NII&EVE Weekly variance (off-balance sheet hedges, wholesale funding, bond investments). 
• Support Maintenance and continuous improvement of automation python utility programs and Power BI data models to ensure accuracy and timeliness of data and dashboard sharing.  
• Support the simulation and analytical processes for ALM/BSM, through product research, relevant variables analysis including consumer behavior impact under different interest rates and its application to income and value simulation;
• Execute the implementation onto the BancWare system and provide reasonableness assessment of the results. 
• Perform impact tests and review reasonability of new parameters/model assumptions ensuring consistency with interest rate environment and business rationale.
• Support the measurement, analysis and reporting of the regular net interest income simulations, analysis and accompanying commentary. Ensure the reasonability of input assumptions (interest rate scenarios, pricing and spread, growth targets, customer term preferences) and that the material variances between the interest rate scenarios are correctly identified and explained.
• Maintain an effective system of internal controls over the ALM reporting process, identifying and documenting the risks and controls of key processes. 
• Coordinate with key stakeholders and execute implementation of new models and methodologies for ALM reporting to ensure models are implemented as intended.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders and execute implementation of ALM reporting for any new data & processes, system upgrade, and market-driven transformation along with quality control and assurance.  
• Identify any user findings for new methodologies/systems/processes and raise these within the broader group treasury to ensure synergies and business requirements are optimized.
• Work closely with other product groups and system owners (i.e. bank reporting "sub-systems") to understand underlying information, data and content available, what the data means from a business perspective and how best to capture and aggregate all relevant data within the ALM framework.
• Work closely with business partners to identify, address and provide solutions to the needs of the broader group for systems enhancements & integration, data quality assurance and availability of product and customer information.

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

• Undergraduate University degree in Business, Accounting/Finance or Computer Science
• Related post-undergraduate degree/designation or on the way (such as CPA, CFA,FRM or MBA) an asset
• 3+ years of work experience, preferably in the Finance Industry, Business Analyst experience an asset
• Advanced-level skills in Excel, SQL, Python and Power BI are required
• Knowledge in ALM applications such as BancWare or QRM an asset
• Self-starter with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, attain deadlines, perform well under pressure, and change priorities as needed

What's in it for you?

• In-depth training to prepare you for the role, as well as ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed!
• You'll be part of a diverse, collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team
• We offer a competitive rewards package:
• Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching
• Health Benefits from day one!
• You will relish work-life balance, team events, and opportunities to participate in the community.
• Your career matters!  You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

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.