Strategic Initiatives Manager

4 days ago


Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time

About Scotiabank

Scotiabank is a leading financial institution committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving business growth through strategic initiatives.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Initiatives Manager to join our International Banking Retail team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving strategic direction, adapting to evolving business conditions, and fostering strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Strategic Direction

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of International Banking Retail strategy, considering internal and external developments and considerations.

Stakeholder Management

Partner with diverse stakeholders across the organization to champion understanding and alignment of strategic goals and progress.

Market Research and Analysis

Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support strategic decision-making and drive innovation within the organization.

Cross-Functional Programs

Act as the main liaison of International Banking Retail for enterprise-wide cross-functional programs and initiatives.

Risk Management

Direct day-to-day activities in a manner consistent with the Bank's risk culture and the relevant risk appetite statement and limits.

Team Leadership

Create an environment in which your team pursues effective and efficient operations, 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.

People Strategy

Build a high-performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates your team by fostering an inclusive work environment, communicating vision/values/business strategy, and managing succession and development planning for the team.

Requirements

  1. Education

Bachelor's degree required and Master's degree preferred in Business/Finance.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years' leadership experience in the financial sector.

Skills

Demonstrated strategic influencing ability, and a high degree of collaboration with senior leadership, different countries, business lines, and multiple teams.

Financial Acumen

Strong financial and business acumen with a result-oriented and problem-solving mindset.

Agility

Comfortable with ambiguity and development of frameworks to drive decision making.

Communication

Excellent communication and presentation skills: can convey messages in a clear, concise, and succinct manner, select the best method of communication to influence business decisions.

Agile Principles

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.



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