Requisition ID: 174810

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Purpose
The Associate Director, Global Governance & Controls Program Management is a key member of the Global Banking and Markets Internal Control team. This role helps drive the group\xe2\x80\x99s change agenda by leading/assisting in the management of global programs and projects. The role will ensure that change is managed to a defined methodology and standard and in keeping with the global operating model. The role contains a strong strategic component and will require engagement with senior stakeholders (Regional control heads and others) accordingly.
Is this role right for you?

• Work with regional internal control teams in the local implementation of programs and projects designed to deliver new and enhanced control processes, procedures and tools
• Assist Director of Program Management in the response to ad-hoc requests/initiatives and ensure consideration of global consistency and sustainability of solutions where applicable
• Assist Director of Program Management in assessment of escalated issues and, under their guidance, work with key stakeholders on remediation and appropriate solutions
• Apply project management expertise to ensure that change is managed to a defined lifecycle replete with appropriate governance, documentation and reporting
• Support and execute upon the GBM Internal Controls strategy and drive the business\xe2\x80\x99 change agenda.
• Lead governance forums (meetings, working groups) related to the project portfolio
• Ensure that senior management are always appropriately informed in order to drive effective decision making
• Effectively prioritize within and across book of work
• Be coherent and articulate on the Internal Controls mandate globally and understand how it fits within the broader business and regulatory context

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

• University degree in business, finance, other related field
• Knowledge of GBM products or wholesale banking organization and client interaction process is an asset
• Experience leading projects/programs is required
• Experience with regulatory/risk related projects is preferred
• Project management training (PMP/PRINCE/Other) is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to guide decision making process and facilitate consensus
• Proven problem solving skills and experience
• Strong writing skills, experience creating high quality deliverables and projects
• Ability to effectively communicate with the Business Lines, Supervisors and other stakeholders
• Spanish language skills are preferred

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. 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.