Bilingual Director, Non-Financial Risk, International Banking; English/Spanish
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
Scotiabank
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-17
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Risk Manager/Analyst, Financial Compliance
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Management
Risk Manager/Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Bilingual Director, Non-Financial Risk, International Banking (English/Spanish)
What You’ll Do
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Provides leadership, oversight, advisory and guidance for the non-financial risks programs in scope.Leads and supports major multi-disciplinary non-financial risk (CORE) projects across International Banking.Provides risk advice to business units in case of internal control breakdowns by providing guidance on action plans and escalating to relevant executives.Provides subject matter expertise and collaboration to International Banking Business Lines in establishing appropriate internal controls, which support business plan growth, increase productivity, mitigate risk and provide a consistent customer experience.Collaborates with both Business lines and District/Country resources, coordinating and providing oversight to Audit Findings and Internal Control Review remediation efforts as required; ensuring operational deficiencies are addressed and operational soundness is maintained. Proactive follow-up to ensure that commitments made are delivered on.Oversees the ongoing monitoring, support and independent review to ensure effective and efficient risk assessment and adequate controls are in place within the supported countries.Leads the implementation of the overall internal control management framework to ensure that all changes in structure are properly anchored in updated Job Description s, Evaluations, and the Operational Control Target Operating Model.Facilitates the sharing of Internal Control review recommendations and Best Practices to ensure consistent application of key internal controls, which contribute to sustained improvement of risk key performance indicators across International Banking.Supports the implementation and delivery of operational risk metrics and indicators to ensure adherence to the Country risk appetite.Enables a stronger risk culture through ongoing coaching on risk and controls and training on the Operational Risk Framework and tools.Understands how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.Creates an environment in which their team pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.Builds a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviors communicating vison/values/business strategy; and managing succession and development planning for the team.Other applicable duties as assigned.What You'll Bring:
Bachelor degree in Business Administration or a related discipline. MBA is preferred.10+ years of relevant Banking and financial services experience.Strong understanding of regulations and non-financial risks impacting the Bank and the importance of key mitigating controls.Strong relationship-building competencies to build/maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders and business partners.Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to effectively communicate with business partners at all levels of the Bank.Proven leadership and time-management skills.Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and negotiating skills.Expert knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Visio.Candidates must be willing to travel internationally periodically.Fluency in English and Spanish required.Interested?
If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!
At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.
What's in it for you?
Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.
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