Manager, Physical Threat Intelligence

Requisition

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

This role supports the Physical Threat Intelligence Unit in achieving its objectives by providing expertise in tactical and operational intelligence. Plays a critical role in the identification and assessment of physical security risks to Scotiabank's people, physical assets, and business operations globally. Ensures that all activities conducted globally are in compliance with governing regulations and internal policies and procedures, while contributing to the Unit’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and operational readiness.

• Manage the day-to-day execution of Corporate Security’s tactical and operational intelligence mandate including collection of information and data from open and closed sources to identify, assess, and report on physical security risks to the Bank’s people, physical assets, and business operations globally.
• Contribute to the development of best practices, standard operating procedures, and guidelines for the practice of tactical and operational intelligence across Corporate Security.
• Provide subject matter expertise and support to cross-functional teams within Enterprise Security, acting as a trusted resource for analysis, interpretation, and assessment of physical threat and risk.
• Manage the preparation, review, and sign-off of intelligence reports to ensure outputs address stakeholder requirements.
• Effectively communicate intelligence via written assessments and verbal briefings to both technical and non-technical audiences, translating complex information into actionable insights to support proactive risk mitigation efforts and drive decision-advantage.
• Oversee acquisition, integration, and maintenance of threat-related information and datasets to support intelligence workflows and drive accuracy, completeness, and relevancy of information collection plans.
• Lead in the development and implementation of new intelligence product lines to enhance physical threat and risk assessment capabilities. Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness of tactical and operational workflows for physical threat and risk management.
• Lead the recruitment, coaching, and skillset development of intelligence analysts

• Undergraduate degree in Intelligence,Political Science, Global Affairs,Journalism,International Relations, Data Analysis,Criminal Intelligence,ora similar field of studyis required.
• Graduate degree in Intelligence,Political Science, Global Affairs,Journalism,International Relations, Data Analysis,Criminal Intelligence,ora similar field of studyis preferred, but not required.
• Minimum 5 years experience inintelligence analysisisrequired(e.g.,private sector and/or government/law enforcement at the federal, provincial, or municipal level).
• Strong understanding and experience applying structured analytic techniques to intelligence workflows
• Strong understanding of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools and methodology
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (e.g., ArcGIS).
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience presenting analytic findings in a clear, concise, and actionable format.
• Strong organizational skillset, including management of multiple information flows, requests, and management and prioritization of multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint, Office, PowerPoint, Excel etc.).
• Fluency in English, Spanish is an asset

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship-We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias‑free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employees to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity,…