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Manager, Portfolio Analytics & Insights

Manager, Portfolio Analytics & Insights

scotiabank • Toronto, ON, CA
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Is this role right for you?

In this role, you will:

Portfolio Monitoring & Analytics

  • Design, develop, and maintain portfolio monitoring dashboards and scorecards (Power BI or equivalent) covering:
  • Credit performance, delinquency trends, losses, PCL, vintages, and early warning indicators
  • Perform deep-dive analytics to investigate portfolio trends, variances, and emerging risks
  • Analyze performance across acquisition channels, programs, and segments to identify key risk drivers
  • Execute complex data extraction, transformation, and analysis using SQL, SAS, Python, and/or Excel

Insights Generation & Data Storytelling

  • Translate analytics into clear, structured, and actionable insights for senior leadership
  • Support development of executive-ready materials for governance forums, regulatory requests, and business reviews
  • Provide recommendations to improve portfolio performance, credit quality, and risk-adjusted returns
  • Deliver timely and high-quality responses to ad-hoc analytical requests

Data Management, Quality & Controls

  • Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across analytics outputs
  • Perform reconciliation, validation, and quality control checks across multiple data sources
  • Proactively identify and resolve data issues, gaps, or inconsistencies
  • Maintain documentation on data logic, definitions, and methodologies to support audit and governance requirements

Process Enhancement & Automation

  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and consistency of analytics processes
  • Drive automation and standardization initiatives using SQL, SAS/Python, and BI tools
  • Contribute to the evolution of portfolio monitoring frameworks and data infrastructure

Stakeholder Collaboration & Business Support

  • Partner with stakeholders across Product, Finance, Collections, and Strategy teams to support initiatives such as:
  • New programs or policy changes
  • Credit strategy adjustments
  • Portfolio risk assessments
  • Provide subject matter expertise on portfolio performance and risk drivers
  • Build strong working relationships and influence decision-making through data-driven insights
  • Strong hands-on experience in data analysis and portfolio monitoring
  • Proficiency in SQL/SAS or Python (required)
  • Strong experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools
  • Ability to structure complex analyses and communicate insights effectively

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

  • 3–5 years of experience in portfolio analytics, credit risk, or financial analytics
  • Experience in unsecured lending products (Credit Cards, ULOC, etc.) strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to manage end-to-end analytics deliverables
  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or business discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science) or compensating work experience
  • Graduate degree considered an asset
  • Strong hands-on experience in data analysis and portfolio monitoring
  • Proficiency in SQL/SAS or Python (required)
  • Strong experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools
  • Ability to structure complex analyses and communicate insights effectively
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Effective communication and data storytelling
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ownership mindset with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities

What’s in it for you?

  • An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
  • We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
  • Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.
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