Director, Strategic Initiative, Roynat Capital

**Requisition ID**: 239716

Roynat Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Scotiabank, is a national lender and investor with expertise in providing innovative long-term capital solutions for mid-sized companies utilizing senior term, subordinated debt, as well as mezzanine capital and common share equity. We provide tailored solutions to clients for acquisitions, business expansions, wealth monetization, and working capital enhancement. With a national presence in Canada in major markets, Roynat assists growth-oriented companies in reaching their goals across a wide range of industries.

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Purpose_

Contributes to the overall success of Roynat by ensuring specific regional(s) business plans and individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. This role supports Roynat Business Lending, Technology & Innovation Banking, Roynat Equity Partners, Private Equity Sponsor Coverage, and Mid-Market Mergers & Acquisitions business lines nationally.

Works closely with the Roynat executive team (SVP and 46 VPs/MDs), Business Line Leaders and a diverse set of stakeholders to lead the business planning process, strategy planning, communication, and execution and maintain tension over the attainment of business results, in line with business metrics.

Identifies, solutions and delivers strategic advice that solves business problems through research, analysis, compelling strategic recommendations, diligent implementation, and execution monitoring. Oversees and directs business initiatives/special projects that span the portfolio as defined above.

Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

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Accountabilities_

- Leads and drives a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge. Provides strategic and tactical information, advice, and oversight on strategy development and execution to drive the timely and efficient implementation of initiatives.
- Leads strategic planning and quarterly board and reporting.
- Leads in the development of strategic priorities, business plan, and internal presentation materials in support of the short
- and long-term vision. Oversees execution of business projects and provides creative input and completes in-depth analysis.
- Executes the design and development of short and medium-term tactical plans and strategies that successfully position Roynat to achieve business objectives.
- Attends Roynat executive team meetings and Board of Director meetings, coordinates, tracks, and drives initiatives forward.
- Leads the consolidated business planning process and provides comprehensive analysis of proposals / business cases / profit plans / goal plans to support the business in achieving the goals and priorities
- Leads on behalf of the executive team, the implementation and communication of initiatives/projects in support of business objectives.- Provides direction, guidance and support to the team and as required, customers and business partners.
- Helps to sustain and evolve a client-centric results-oriented culture and operating model within the region(s).
- Understands how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
- Champions a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment; communicating vision/values/business strategy and managing succession and development planning for the team.
- Operational, compliance, board, presentation, project management, and coordination activities on behalf of Roynat Capital and the executive team.
- Other duties as assigned.**Dimensions**:
Supports all of Roynat’s business lines: Business Lending, Technology & Innovation Banking, Roynat Equity Partners, Private Equity Sponsor Coverage and Mid-Market Mergers & Acquistions.

The incumbent works independently within agreed limits, authorities, and policies, using influence rather than direct authority to accomplish objectives.

**Education/Experience**:

- The incumbent requires a self-driven, problem solving and driving attitude, detailed knowledge of Canada’s financial services marketplace and a detailed understanding of the market areas within their assigned region, including competitive positioning within those markets. To complement this knowledge a thorough understanding of the Commercial Bank’s objectives, strategies and structures is required.-
- He/she must be able to effectively articulate their views to all levels within the region. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.-
- Strong leadership & strategic thinking and influencing skills required.-
- Strong decision-making skills.-
- To support the executive team on initiatives / proposals the incumbent needs to understand the value of research an