Scotiamcleod Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Toronto, ON, Canada

Job Description


Requisition ID: 204726As a cornerstone business within Scotia Wealth Management\xc2\xae, ScotiaMcLeod has earned a reputation for integrity based on service excellence and trusted investment advice. Our advisors and teams pride themselves on exploring innovative approaches to protecting and growing their clients\' assets.When you join ScotiaMcLeod, you\'ll be empowered to deliver Enriched Thinking\xc2\xae, a unique approach that incorporates your client\'s thinking, as well as our thinking, to drive results. You\'ll work with a team of specialists to deliver a client-centric approach to wealth management, enabling you to consider all the facets of your client\'s life, family and business. With a focus on total wealth planning, and wealth specialists to help you deliver on this unique value proposition, you\'ll be enabling clients to see not just the big picture, but all the little ones too.INTRODUCTION:The Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives focuses on Identifying, developing and leading the implementation of high-impact projects and strategies that support ScotiaMcLeod\'s long-term vision and goals.WHAT YOU\'LL BE DOING:
In this role you will:

  • Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives for ScotiaMcLeod that require direct interaction with key stakeholders including key business partners including all Scotia Wealth Management business lines.
  • Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and internal assessments to identify opportunities for growth and improvement
  • Overall responsibility for assigned projects including: management of scope, budget, risk, resources, plan and internal/external communications. Securing appropriate resources and support to ensure initiatives are completed correctly, on time and on budget.
  • Support the ScotiaMcLeod leadership team in planning, implementing, and monitoring internal, cross-functional programs and procedures.
  • Proactively identify initiatives and processes that contribute to efficient and effective operation of the business.
  • Lead frequent meetings with appropriate parties to ensure projects and initiatives are kept on track. Maintains an active list of initiatives, identifies responsible stakeholders, and timelines to implement.
  • Develop and implement change management activities specifically related to projects and initiatives assigned.
  • Lead and actively engage in identifying improvement opportunities and process efficiencies to create overall effectiveness while consulting with key partners and stakeholders.
  • Understand how the Bank\'s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
  • Create an environment in which their team pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank\'s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles
  • Build a high performance environment and implements 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 vison/values/business strategy; and, managing succession and development planning for the team.
DO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS:
We would love to work with you if you have:
  • Bachelor\'s degree required, MBA preferred
  • Project Management (PMP) and/or Lean Six Sigma certification is an asset
  • 5+ years of experience in corporate strategy, consulting focused on wealth management, banking or financial services industry, is an asset
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual problem-solving skills combined with outstanding business acumen and attention to detail
  • Strong organization and project management skills, with the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal for interacting with stakeholders with varying cross cultural and language differences
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with other teams and senior executives
  • Advanced knowledge in financial analysis
  • Advanced leadership skills in Building Strategic Relationships and Customer Focus
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Location(s): Canada : Ontario : TorontoScotiabank 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 . 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.

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  • Job Id
    JD2333737
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Toronto, ON, Canada
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