Manager, Communications, Private Banking

Requisition ID: 246524

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

Purpose

The Manager Communications plays a key role in supporting the Private Banking business by driving the development of clear compelling and visually aligned communications that support strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Director Change Management & Communications the incumbent will work closely with cross-functional partners to shape messaging build executive-level materials and ensure alignment with business priorities and brand standards.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the development of strategic communication materials for internal and external audiences including executive briefings leadership forums client engagements and roadshows.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to gather insights refine messaging and ensure communications reflect business strategy and tone.
• Translate complex ideas into clear audience-appropriate narratives that support engagement and understanding.
• Support the creation of presentation materials as part of broader communication strategies ensuring consistency in messaging and visual identity.
• Maintain and evolve communication templates tools and best practices to support efficiency and quality.
• Manage timelines and deliverables across multiple projects ensuring high standards and timely execution.
• Technical & Communication Skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex information into clear concise messaging.
• Experience developing executive-level communications including briefing notes talking points and presentation narratives.
• Familiarity with brand and tone-of-voice guidelines and ability to apply them consistently across materials.
• Strong understanding of visual communication principles and layout design

Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen

• Ability to understand and align communications with broader business strategy and objectives.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of Private Banking Wealth Management or financial services industry trends and terminology

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Experience working with senior leaders and navigating sensitive or confidential communications.
• Comfortable facilitating discussions gathering input and synthesizing feedback from diverse stakeholders.

Do you have the skills to enable you to be successful in this role We would love to work with you if you have:

• 5 years of experience in strategic communications corporate communications or a related field.
• Expert writing editing and storytelling skills with an ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Word); design experience is an asset.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
• Experience in Scotia Wealth Management/Private Banking is considered an asset.

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.