Job Description

Requisition ID: 233322



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



Scotiabank is looking for a Senior Manager, with a team-oriented mind set, and a critical thinker with a passion for solving business problems. In this high-impact role, you will drive operational discipline, coordinate enterprise initiatives, and drive key initiatives for the Client Management team. You will operate at the intersection of strategy, governance, and execution, ensuring that decisions translate into measurable results and that the VP's portfolio delivers on its commitments to clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

This position will be reporting to the Vice President, Client Management Canadian Banking Technology, uniting the leadership team, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring decisions translate into meaningful action . This position works closely with senior management, technology leaders and a diverse set of stakeholders to deliver on our strategic goals while improving team efficiency.(Note - this is an individual contributor role )

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

Partner with the VP to shape and monitor strategic priorities, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives. Support the development of business plans, technology roadmaps, and performance metrics. Complete competitive / business environment research and benchmarking to determine emerging issues and trends and analyze the impact / implications of those trends on the Bank's strategic plan Gather data and perform financial analyses to diagnose issues Oversee the VP's operating cadence: leadership meetings, steering committees, and quarterly business reviews. Track execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring deliverables are met and issues are escalated/resolved quickly. Assist with organizing strategy offsites for senior management to facilitate ongoing discussions around the Bank's strategy Drive the preparation of executive briefings, board materials, and regulatory submissions. Coordinate responses to enterprise requests, ensuring alignment in messaging and priorities. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration. Support oversight of regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and risk mitigation for the VP's portfolio. Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards in all communications and decision-making processes. Champion the institution's values, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity. Communicate the Bank's strategic plan and strategic priorities

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

8+ years' experience in financial services, consulting, or a related field, with exposure to both strategy and operations. Undergraduate degree in business or engineering; graduate business degree Proven experience supporting senior executives in business management, or senior program leadership capacity. Understanding of Canadian banking regulations, compliance obligations, and governance frameworks is a nice to have Exceptional organizational, planning, and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in parallel. Strong executive communication abilities, including written briefs, presentation decks, and stakeholder updates. High level of discretion and political acumen; trusted to manage sensitive information. Analytical mindset, able to interpret complex data and distill actionable insights. Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic business environment Superior interpersonal skills, leadership and influential capabilities Highly developed relationship management skills to effectively manage relationships across the Bank, partners and external vendors Proven track record delivering innovative solutions from concept to change management Excellent knowledge with MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

What's in it for you?

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans. Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - 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. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove, and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements. Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance. Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits will start on day one. Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

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.