Title:  Senior Manager, Policy & Process Design

Requisition ID: 222388

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

The Senior Manager reports to a Director-PPD while operating in a team-based environment. The role supports GRM’s strategic vision by managing key projects, focusing on the development and implementation of Business Banking Credit Risk policies, processes, and guidelines, while ensuring global regulatory and Bank requirements are met. 

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

• Manage the design and implementation of new, or existing Business Banking Credit Risk processes and guidelines. 
• Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations and provide recommendations to senior executives. 
• Work closely with stakeholders and executives to obtain consensus while ensuring compliance with laws and regulatory requirements across applicable business lines and jurisdictions. 
• Distill complex subjects to facilitate decision-making at the executive level and implementation at the operational level through communication, documentation, and training sessions
• Respond to requests from the Bank’s subsidiaries to review and provide guidance on policy documentation. 
• Design improvements to documentation and communication protocols to improve stakeholder access to policy and process guidance.
• Leadership
• Support the creation of an environment where change is embraced as a positive, energizing constant. 
• Contribute to the development of a team that is engaged and interested in its work through leadership, coaching, and mentorship.  
• Actively contribute to strategic priorities and initiatives by challenging the status quo and identifying improvement opportunities. 
• Provide effective change leadership through communications and advancement of process changes. 
• Build effective working relationships with other GRM units (including Credit Units, Enterprise Risk, and Compliance), Business Lines, Human Resources, and Audit.
• Strategic Planning and Project Execution 
• Lead projects related to the development and compliance of Business Banking Credit Risk policies and processes, focusing on improving operational efficiency and effectiveness to meet regulatory and internal audit requirements, and in line with Bank priorities. 
• Develop strategies and execution plans to meet changing requirements, ensuring processes adapt as required.
• Compliance Reporting 
• Manage GRM Business Banking Credit Risk input into the annual GRM Self-Assessment, and the quarterly and annual Compliance Risk & Controls Assessment

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

• Post-Secondary Education completed, preferably in Finance, Business Administration, or experience with regulatory, compliance, governance, audit, or similar areas. 
• Understanding of the Bank's risk management policies, procedures, tools, and audit disciplines.
• Broad knowledge of the business conducted by the Bank and its units globally. 
• Awareness of current regulatory and industry best practice developments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work in an agile environment with shifting priorities and tight timeframes.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills. 
• Thorough knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Word, PowerBI, and SharePoint.
• Spanish or French would be an asset. 

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking team surrounded by innovative thinkers.
• A great opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development.
• A diverse, inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!

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.