Senior Manager, Strategic Planning & Business Management - Risk Management

Senior Manager, Strategic Planning & Business Management - Risk Management

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

Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world.

Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious & metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.

Be part of an innovative, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition for every future!

Leads and oversees the business management and administrative team, providing strategic support to department leadership to ensure business strategies, plans, and initiatives are executed efficiently and in alignment with organizational policies and procedures.

• Strategic Planning and Reporting
  • Partners with senior leadership to define and execute strategic priorities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and long-term vision.
  • Provides thought leadership in developing planning frameworks, performance metrics, and reporting structures that enable decision-making.
  • Oversees preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports, ensuring insights are actionable and support strategic initiatives.
  • Leads continuous improvement initiatives for US Risk function, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and impact.
  • Develops integrated dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time visibility into key performance indicators and strategic progress.
• Business Management
  • Provides strategic thought leadership and partners with department leadership to shape and execute business management initiatives that drive organizational effectiveness and long-term value.
  • Leads the development and implementation of operational strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering continuous improvement across business processes.
  • Oversees budgeting and financial management for the department, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial discipline.
  • Influences organizational strategy by identifying operational trends and recommending innovative solutions to enhance scalability and resilience.
  • Designs and leads people engagement initiatives, such as team events, recognition programs, and volunteer activities, to strengthen culture and collaboration.
  • Introduces innovative business management practices and tools to enhance operational agility and scalability.
• Administrative Oversight
  • Provides guidance on administrative processes, ensuring they enable efficiency, scalability, and alignment with organizational priorities.
  • Oversees preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports for leadership and internal committees, ensuring insights are actionable and timely.
  • Establishes escalation protocols and communication channels to proactively address issues and maintain operational continuity.
  • Leads continuous improvement initiatives for administrative workflows, leveraging technology and best practices to optimize productivity.
  • Implements standardized administrative frameworks and solutions to streamline processes and improve governance.
• Leads and drives a collaborative, service-oriented culture within the team to strengthen internal partnerships and leverage broader organizational resources, systems, and knowledge for maximum impact.
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