Title:  Senior Manager, Global Governance, Risk Appetite

Requisition ID: 227295

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

As a key member of the Enterprise Risk team, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the Global Governance and Global Risk Management teams, as well as business lines across the Bank’s international footprint. This is your opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking risk culture that supports innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth.

This role belongs, supports and works closely with all the members of the Global Governance team, and interacts frequently with Global Risk Management team members, business lines across the Bank’s footprint, and any other stakeholders as required.

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

• Drive Risk Appetite Strategy: Support the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the Bank’s risk appetite framework, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and regulatory expectations.
• Monitor and Analyze Risk: Track key risk indicators (KRIs), early warning thresholds (EWTs), and risk limits—ensuring timely escalation and reporting of deviations.
• Collaborate Across the Bank: Partner with stakeholders across business lines and functions to identify, assess, and manage risks effectively.
• Support Governance and Decision-Making: Prepare insightful materials for risk governance forums and provide guidance on risk appetite adherence.
• Enhance Risk Culture: Promote awareness of the Bank’s risk appetite and culture in day-to-day decision-making.
• Maintain Process Excellence: Keep documentation up to date and support continuous improvement of risk processes.

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

• 5+ years of experience in compliance, operational risk, audit, risk technology, or related areas.
• A keen eye for detail and a natural curiosity to explore and understand complex issues.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Time management and multitasking abilities, with a focus on delivering results in a team-oriented environment.

What’s in it for you?

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

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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.