Title:  Senior Manager, CIO Support

Requisition ID: 253044 

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

The role:

The Senior Manager, CIO Support will work closely with the Director, Finance  to facilitate and support the tactical implementation and performance measurement of the Markets and Enterprise Technology . The Senior Manager will be responsible for building, reviewing and analyzing financial reporting & providing recommendations to optimize, driving insights while identifying emerging trends and opportunities. 

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

• Support the overall technology spend transparency initiatives in line with Finance objectives that will deliver value for both IT&S and the business.
• Manage approved spend thresholds (monthly finance process) to ensure adherence, and to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and to identify emerging risks and trends
• Develop, monitor and analyze financial metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective action plans.
• Assess key processes and recommend ways to automate/streamline/simplify. 
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that promote operational effectiveness and efficiency and ensure the organization is staying abreast of industry trends and best practices. 
• Develop contacts within IT&S organization and externally across similar disciplines to share best practices.
• Act as the relationship manager to the Director in order to strategically influence outcomes and encourage open dialogue and feedback through the planning cycle. 
• Be an ambassador for the Technology Finance team with other teams looking to better understand the strategic view of the IT business and the intersections between them and IT
• Act as an effective challenger during strategic decision-making discussions
• Work with cross-functional and leadership teams to deliver results
• Create an environment in which his/her team pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her 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. 
• Build a high performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviours; communicating vison/values/business strategy; and, managing succession and development planning for the team.
• 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 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.

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

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong proficiency with Excel
• Excellent PowerPoint skills; confident communicator, able to convey ideas clearly and gain buy in
• University degree
• 5 years+ related financial services experiences
• Shared services experience would is an asset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects through effective prioritization
• Strategic thinker with strong critical thinking, problem resolution skills
• Strong team player, relationship builder
• Confident facilitator with a senior audience
• Results focused

What’s in it for you?

• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development.

• A culture that promotes teamwork and cross-functional collaboration to achieve business goals. Inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, background, and experience.

• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.

• Opportunity to work with a very enthusiastic team that helps our clients by ensuring the Bank is able to continue to operate to deliver key business services.

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.