Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives-International Banking Retail (18 months contract)

Title : Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives-International Banking Retail (18 months contract)

Requisition ID : 206172

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

International Banking

At Scotiabank, we embrace your strengths, ideas, and ambitions. IB is a fast-growing team with a focus on the Americas, particularly Canada, the U.

S., Mexico, and we are seeking top tier talent to complement our organization.

Purpose

Responsible for supporting strategic direction of International Banking Retail, adapting to evolving business conditions and fostering strategic partnerships.

This role involves leading and managing high-impact cross-functional programs and initiatives as well as providing governance support to the International Banking Retail team.

What You’ll Do :

• Maintains International Banking Retail strategy up to date, considering internal and external developments and considerations.
• Partners with diverse stakeholders across the organization to champion understanding and alignment of strategic goals and progress.
• Conducts market research and competitive analysis to support strategic decision-making and drive innovation within the organization.
• Acts as the main liaison of International Banking Retail for enterprise-wide cross-functional programs and initiatives.
• Directs day-to-day activities in a manner consistent with the Banks risk culture and the relevant risk appetite statement and limits.
• Creates an environment in which his / her team pursues effective and efficient operations of his / her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML / ATF risk and conduct risk.
• Builds a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment.

What You'll Bring :

• Bachelor’s degree required and Master’s degree preferred in Business / Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience in the financial sector.
• Demonstrated strategic influencing ability, and a high degree of collaboration with senior leadership, different countries, business lines and multiple teams.
• Strong financial and business acumen with a result-oriented and problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and development of frameworks to drive decision making.
• Proven experience in strategy development and partner management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in applying agile principles and practices.

Work Arrangement :

Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence. Periodic travel to international locations.

Interested?

If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!

What's in it for you?

Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

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.

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.

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