Manager, Governance

Requisition ID: 250024

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

Supports governance of Physical Security programs globally ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

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

• Lead and drive a customer focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Support the global governance of Physical Security programs, ensuring consistent adherence to enterprise-wide standards, policies and procedures
• Manage oversight mechanisms to monitor compliance across regions, holding stakeholders accountable to internal requirements and applicable local regulations.
• Maintain and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and risk metrics to measure the effectiveness and maturity of Physical Security programs at enterprise level.
• Manage the development of high-impact reporting and insights to senior leadership, enabling data-driven decisions and continuous improvement across the global Physical Security landscape.
• 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 required to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• An undergraduate degree, college diploma and/or equivalent related experience
• High degree of fluency in English required; French/Spanish desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within a corporate or government security department or organization with similar complexity to Scotiabank’s operations.
• Experience in developing and managing key performance indictors (KPIs), risk dashboards, and compliance reporting
• Experience in supporting and/or leading high-performance teams.
• Experience in operational planning and execution.
• Financial industry physical security experience considered an asset
• Familiarity with physical security measures, current innovations/technologies, and applications

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 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.