Director Regionalization

Requisition ID: 218722

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

**Director -Regionalization & Transformation-**International Banking**:
Scotiabank is Canada's most international bank, with an international presence unmatched by other Canadian Banks. Our operations include providing a full range of financial products, solutions and advice to retail, small business and commercial customers in Latin America, the Caribbean, Central America, and the Asia Pacific. In addition, our partnerships with associated corporations in China, Curacao, Thailand, and Venezuela provide an entire suite of personal, commercial, wealth management and insurance services to over 24 million customers globally.

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

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Purpose_**

Lead and supervise the IB Commercial Regionalization & Transformation area, and ensure that business strategies, plans and initiatives are carried out or complied with in accordance with current internal regulations, policies and procedures

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What You’ll Do:_**

Lead the implementation of the Regional Commercial Banking Operating Model, defining the As-Is operating models and assisting with the definition of the To-Be Operating model by defining value-driven objectives, analyzing As-Is operating models, and identifying optimization opportunities with target KPIs. This includes redesigning processes and activities, defining required roles and structures, determining necessary systems and tools for implementation, establishing governance models with clear decision-making levels, and creating performance metrics to evaluate results against objectives.

**Leadership and Strategy Execution**
- Lead the Transformation Team in executing operating model changes, coaching them to effectively analyze As-Is processes, design To-Be solutions, and implement governance frameworks while fostering a collaborative environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement.
- Partner with C-level executives and senior stakeholders to align transformation initiatives with business objectives, secure buy-in for proposed changes, and ensure the To-Be operating model creates measurable value for the organization.
- Drive strategic decision-making by synthesizing insights from multiple workstreams, prioritizing initiatives based on value creation, and adjusting transformation roadmaps to address emerging business needs while maintaining focus on target outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across business units, and other support functions to facilitate smooth implementation of new processes, roles, and systems while managing resistance to change through effective communication and engagement strategies.

**Implement Solutions and Co-Develop New Work and Operating Models**
- Provide oversight for operating model transformations, ensuring alignment between To-Be models and organizational strategy while monitoring value creation across initiatives.
- Establish decision-making processes, enabling effective prioritization and resource allocation of transformation initiatives.
- Guide transformation teams in developing change strategies and stakeholder engagement approaches while building sustainable transformation capabilities.

**Identify Improvement Opportunities and Prioritize Actions**
- Oversee value quantification and business case development process, ensuring robust hypothesis validation and analysis methodologies.
- Guide the assessment of transformation initiatives and solutions, ensuring impact measurement frameworks align with strategic objectives.
- Direct initiative prioritization strategy based on business value potential, validating alignment with organizational needs and resources.

**Project Alignment and Execution**
- Guide stakeholders, business and functional leaders in aligning transformation objectives and success criteria, ensuring clear execution plans and measurable outcomes.
- Oversee collaboration between transformation teams and project members, ensuring effective execution and value capture strategies.
- Direct stakeholder engagement strategy, identifying and managing key relationships essential for transformation success across the organization.

**Change Management and Monitoring**
- Co-lead the definition and implementation of change management programs to ensure the adoption of new work methods.
- Monitor and communicate progress and potential impediments in project execution.
- Report progress and escalate potential obstacles for resolution.

**Team Development and Leadership**

Ensure the development of skills and competencies within the Regionalization & Transformation Directorate team to meet objectives.
- Lead large teams by:

- Lead teams of people including direct reports and stakeholders’ teams.
- Define priorities and action plans for the team.
- Ensure the quality and timeliness of del