Director & Head, Insights & Analytics, IT Risk

Requisition ID: 249453

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

Lead the enterprise function that centralizes, modernizes, and operationalizes technology & cyber risk insights—delivering accurate, timely KRIs and decision support for the Board, Senior Management, and regulators, aligned to the Bank’s Risk Appetite Framework. You will set the strategy, build the target‑state metrics program, and drive measurable risk reduction by enabling data‑driven prioritization and remediation across global Technology.

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

Strategy & Operating Model

• Define a 2–3 year Metrics strategy and roadmap aligned to risk appetite and business priorities.
• Centralize Board/Management risk insights & reporting functions across Technology; harmonize processes/resources for efficiency.
• Establish portfolio intake/prioritization, funding model, and delivery cadences.

Governance, Risk Measurement & Compliance

• Design and maintain standardized Board/Management KRIs, thresholds, tolerances, aligned to enterprise standards and 2LOD expectations.
• Ensure evidence based calculations and traceable lineage for Board/regulatory routines.
• Own creation and closure of audit, risk, and self identified issues within Insights & Analytics.

Data Platform, Engineering & Automation

• Design and implement the target state data lake/warehouse, curated models, and semantic layer for risk analytics.
• Implement data quality and lineage controls; govern reference/taxonomy data.
• Automate data collection and reporting to improve cycle time and reliability.

Reporting & Decision Support

• Lead monthly Board/Management KRI production and executive packs with sound rationale against pre defined limits/thresholds.
• Deliver drill down dashboards and ad hoc analyses to support prioritization/remediation planning.
• Measure and communicate remediation progress against risk appetite goals (keeps bank within tolerance).

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Build trusted relationships across all three lines of defense; act as trusted advisor to senior leaders.
• Provide training and documentation to risk owners/first line teams; ensure sustainable processes and controls.
• Prepare and deliver materials for risk committees, Board, and regulators; provide transparent reporting on commitments to plan.

Team & Vendor Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a high performing global team; manage resource planning and priorities.
• Oversee vendor/partner relationships and associated commitments.
• 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 the 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 implement 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 that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• 12+ years progressive leadership in data/analytics, technology governance, or transformation in large, regulated orgs; 5+ years leading teams
• Proven experience centralizing risk data/reporting and delivering executive‑grade insights.
• Strong understanding of technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, risk management practices, and regulatory expectations.
• Proficiency with data visualization (Power BI, Tableau) and analytics (SQL, Python); process automation experience.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s in business, Technology, Risk, Finance, or related; advanced degree/certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM) preferred.
• Experience with Board/regulatory routines and 2LOD/3LOD engagement
• Background in financial services or similarly complex/regulatory environments

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 employees 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 such as hackathons, contests, Humans of Digital 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.