Job Description

Requisition ID: 241646



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



The Senior Manager, Risk Prevention, Physical Security leads and oversees Risk Prevention & Physical Security globally, ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed and delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

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

Lead and oversee the Asset Protection Program to mitigate identified risks to protect the Bank's assets. Manage the Employee Preparedness Program to support employees with workplace safety training, education campaigns, and resources. Oversee the Travel & Events Program by providing direction to key stakeholders in elevated risk travel scenarios and mitigate risks for large corporate global events. Champion the Security Solutions Program to ensure risk remediation is addressed through liaison with internal and external partners. 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, 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 implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviors; communicating vison/values/business strategy; and, managing succession and development planning for the team.

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

Undergraduate degree, college diploma and/or equivalent related experience High degree of fluency in English required; French/Spanish desirable. Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) considered assets. Minimum of 8-10 years of experience within a corporate or government security department or organization with similar complexity to Scotiabank's operations. Experience in supporting and/or leading high-performance teams. Experience in operational planning and execution. Experience in developing highly complex and adaptive security strategies. Experience in the research, development and implementation of best-in-class security training and awareness programs. Financial industry physical security experience considered an asset Familiarity with physical security measures, current innovations/technologies, and applications Familiarity and working experience in the application of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design.

What's in it for you?

An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success! We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one! Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.


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.