Title:  Senior Manager, Strategic Risk Oversight

Requisition ID: 264529 

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

The Senior Manager will assist the Director in the implementation of the Bank’s Strategic Risk Management Framework, and underlying program activities, while ensuring the department’s business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures. 

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

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen stakeholder relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Assist with timely execution of activities to establish second line oversight over Strategic Risk as per the transformation roadmap to enhance management and oversight of strategic risk.
• Support the ongoing maintenance and delivery of artefacts resulting from the Strategic Risk Transformation, Risk Acceptance Program, and Country Risk Deep Dives Program.  
• Develop plans to remediate issues raised by Internal Audit and/or regulatory examinations and supports the Risk Oversight Reporting function on activities relating to GRM Regulatory Compliance Management Program for Strategic & Reputational Risks.
• Collaborate with other internal stakeholders including business lines, business line GRM teams, control and support functions (e.g. Legal, HR, Audit, etc.) to maintain effective internal communication and stakeholder management for in-flight programs.
• Maintains ongoing awareness of industry best practices and regulatory requirements and communicates findings with recommendations to management.
• Carries out special projects relating to enterprise risk or other relevant topics/areas as requested by the Director and/or senior management.
• 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.
• Champions 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?  

• University degree is required
• Spanish language fluency is strongly preferred
• MBA and/or professional designation (CPA, CFA, FRM) is an asset
• Minimum 5 years industry experience required
• Strong understanding of the Bank’s operations and financial sector risks
• Superior communication skills with ability to write clearly and concisely

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking company surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development.
• Internal development to support your growth and enhance your skills.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our customers.
• We have an 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.