Senior Manager, Policy & Process Design (Ppd) - Global Risk Management

Requisition ID: 215491

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

The Senior Manager- PPD reports to a Director while operating in a team-based environment. The role supports GRM's strategic vision by 1) championing a risk culture with a bolder change mindset that sets the standard for governance in Business Banking Credit, providing effective challenge and identifying and executing on opportunities for improvement; and 2) fostering an enterprise mindset that breaks down silos across GRM and the Bank, while ensuring global regulatory and Bank requirements are met.

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

• Manage the design and implementation of new, or existing Business Banking Credit Risk policy, with a focus on policy governance for Business Banking Credit Risk
• Understand applicable regulatory requirements of relevant jurisdictions relative to Bank policies
• Understand how the Bank's risk appetite, risk culture and strategic priorities should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions
• Monitor for regulatory changes and assess impacts
• Ensure policies and procedure reviews are conducted per governance schedule
• Identify potential gaps and non-compliance with regulatory requirements
• Provide recommendations on design of internal policies, procedures and controls that satisfy the tightest regulatory requirement the Bank is subject to
• Build and manage relationships with stakeholders and ensure close collaboration
• Lead regulatory self-assessment processes
• Raise issues and liaise with non-compliant teams on action plans to resolve issues
• Track issues and manage action plans for timely resolution
• Develop reporting, insights and recommendations to senior management
• Champions a high performance culture and contributes to an inclusive work environment

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

• Post-Secondary Education completed, preferably in Finance, Business Administration, or related experience
• Knowledge of the Bank's policies, procedures, audit disciplines, and of the business conducted by the Bank and its units globally
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment applicable to financial institutions
• Experience with regulatory compliance, governance, audit or similar area
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and conflict resolutions skills
• Thorough knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Power BI
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet timelines
• Ability to work in an agile and fast paced environment with shifting priorities and tight timeframes
• Spanish or French would be an asset

What's in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative work environment that values curiosity & ownership, encourages pragmatic creativity (i.e. true innovation), and celebrates success!
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills
• Hybrid Work Environment
• A competitive rewards package that includes a base salary, a performance bonus, company matching programs on pension and profit sharing, paid vacation, personal & sick days, medical, vision and dental benefits that start from day one and much more!

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. If you require technical assistance, please click here. 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.