Job Description

Requisition ID: 237347



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



The Director, Business Risk Management, Global Insurance provides leadership and oversight to Global Insurance by ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed and delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures. The incumbent will ensure that integrated and comprehensive business controls are in place to reinforce a strong risk and control culture in Global Insurance. The Director provides strategic direction for non-financial and regulatory risks for Global Insurance to ensure compliance with governing regulations and internal frameworks, policies, and procedures. They will be responsible for operating control oversight across several programs including, but not limited to, Operational Risk, Compliance, Conduct Risk, Third-party risk, FATCA/ CRS, etc.

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

Lead and drive a customer focused culture throughout your team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge Provide leadership and guidance to executive management on core non-financial risk programs for Global Insurance, including privacy, anti-bribery & anti-corruption (ABAC), conduct & sales practices, anti-money laundering, compliance, operational risk, third-party risk, etc., and follow up on action plans and escalations, as appropriate Provide oversight and strategic guidance on risks specific to insurance operations, including product manufacturing, distribution channels, and reinsurance arrangements, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks and enterprise risk appetite Lead the first line support to 2nd line compliance programs including Regulatory and Controls Library, Compliance Risk Control Assessments (CRCA), Issues Management, including assisting the business lines to prioritize and implement regulatory changes and/or requirement Assess the overall state of the non-financial risk framework and recommend process changes and training Collaborate with and leverage Global Wealth Management (GWM) Business Risk teams and in-country first line control resources (Canada and international), coordinating and providing oversight to internal audit issues and business risk reviews, compliance testing and other remediation efforts as required, ensuring operational deficiencies are addressed and operational soundness is maintained Be proactive in follow-up to ensure that commitments are delivered, gaps remediated, and controls strengthened where required Lead non-financial risk programs to identify benchmarking and establish best practices, operational efficiencies and effectiveness and drive co-ordination across first line of policies and frameworks, to identify interdependencies across programs and provide a holistic view of non-financial risks, given the geographic footprint, operating model and business mix Oversee and support first line completion of risk assessment, ensuring adequate controls are in place within Global Insurance countries by providing oversight and direction to the business leads and those functions executing controls on behalf of the business & ensuring that the business program covers all aspects of the Bank's first line of defence for non-financial risks in a three lines of defence model Monitor events in the insurance industry and financial services industry, identifying new and emerging issues, regulatory initiatives, and provide insight to executive management Identify and support the business to remediate business risk program deficiencies in a manner consistent with the all-Bank remediation plans, developing risk-based approaches and overseeing the implementation of these plans to completion In collaboration with GWM Business Risk, liaise with Enterprise teams (Compliance, Total Rewards, Audit, Global Operational Risk, etc.) to ensure Global Insurance is represented on all initiatives Create an environment in which their team pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with ScotiaBond, 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 implement 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 vision/values/business strategy & managing succession and development planning for the team Other applicable duties as assigned

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 Commerce or Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance or an MBA At minimum, 10 years' senior experience in Insurance and/or from a first, second- and third-line defence perspective to provide strategic direction, leadership and to enhance the business model Expert knowledge of the insurance industry in Canada and/or international Experience working with non-financial risk programs (e.g. operational risk, third-party risk, etc.) and Insurance products and services from corporate/control function or business line perspective Demonstrated understanding of risks unique to the insurance sector, including product manufacturing, distribution channels, and reinsurance arrangements Excellent problem solving, negotiating skills and well-developed influencing skills Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Global Wealth or Global Insurance business units and support functions crossing all delivery channels Strong verbal and written communication skills Spanish speaking is an asset


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.