Strategic Risk Management Director

2 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada Scotiabank Full time

Role Summary

Scotiabank is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee the Special Accounts Banking function for International Business Banking portfolios, ensuring compliance with regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction, leadership, and oversight to the Special Accounts Banking team, ensuring effective operations and risk management.
  • Develop and implement strategies to identify and mitigate risks, maximize recovery, and minimize risks in the assigned portfolio.
  • Contribute to the Bank's profits by successfully managing a portfolio of problem credits, including stressed debt loans and assets in the commercial and corporate segments.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, banking partners, and other financial institutions.
  • Monitor and report on the portfolio's quality and risk, ensuring adherence to regulatory and internal policies.
  • Communicate the Bank's risk culture and risk appetite statement to the team, ensuring a consistent and effective risk management approach.
  • Develop and implement a people strategy to attract, retain, develop, and motivate the team, fostering an inclusive work environment and promoting a coaching mindset and behaviors.
  • Lead and direct the SAM Banking units across Latin America and the Caribbean, ensuring alignment with the Bank's risk appetite and risk tolerances.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in managing work-out strategies and collections in stressed debt loans and assets in the commercial and corporate segments.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Bank's lending policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Experience in assessing complex corporate and capital structures, legal documents, and exposure to derivatives.
  • Strong credit skills (+5 years) that enable identification of forward-looking risks and effective mitigation strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with senior-level executives and manage relationships with different stakeholders in international jurisdictions.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

About Scotiabank

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, guided by its purpose: 'for every future.' We help our customers, their families, and their communities achieve success through a range of advice, products, and services.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Scotiabank is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.



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