Manager, Strategic Initiatives(Ottawa) - 12 Month Temporary

Requisition ID: 277559

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

The Manager, Strategic Initiatives is responsible for executing on medium-to-large initiatives and projects supporting Global Wealth Management, specifically focused on impacts to Global Wealth Management Operations. This role supports approved initiatives aimed at driving functional and organizational strategy. The incumbent is responsible for providing quality, efficient and specialized project execution, and leadership on a diverse range of assignments. The incumbent is culturally and organizationally astute, and able to network and build strategic partnerships to support the successful implementation of these key strategic projects and initiatives. This individual must understand the functional operating model within Global Wealth Management to determine implications the initiative will have on all groups within Global Wealth Management, ensuring all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

This is a term position.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Represent business needs required to support internal and external clients by identifying, developing, and implementing best practices to create an outstanding client experience
• As part of a project team, engage leaders and key stakeholders to identify challenges and gaps in operational processes & practices
• On assigned projects, assess business processes, methods, systems, and procedures for enhancement and make recommendations for improvement
• Facilitate sessions with key internal stakeholders and vendors to elicit requirements, solution options, and other information to support well informed business decisions, including creating clear and concise documentation that supports effective socialization of the content to all stakeholders
• Work in partnership with a cross-functional leadership group, representing Global Wealth Management Operations (GWMO), to ensure GWMO’s respective operational needs and objectives in the near and long term are appropriately considered
• Identify key tasks and deliverables required to build and execute project plans for various initiatives using strong project management skills that lead to speed of delivery and high-quality outcomes
• Manage project deliverables and mitigate organizational risk using comprehensive business knowledge and leadership
• Champion and role-model effective project execution, communication, process documentation standards, and change management on various initiatives
• Work and make decisions with significant independence and high level of autonomy

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? – We’d love to work with you if you have:

• Strong knowledge of wealth management operations, preferably with direct experience in back-office functions and an understanding of operational processes, systems, controls and the broader financial services operating environment
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to independently research, investigate and analyze complex business issues, identify gaps and ensure accuracy and completeness in all deliverables
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with a demonstrated ability to quickly understand unfamiliar processes, assess business challenges, evaluate potential solutions and develop well-supported, practical recommendations
• A high degree of initiative, ownership and accountability, with the ability to take responsibility for assignments from initial assessment through execution, proactively identify next steps and deliver results with minimal direction
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work independently, including navigating complex operational environments, identifying appropriate resources and stakeholders, and developing a strong understanding of new business processes and requirements
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to changing business needs and consistently deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and solution-development capabilities, including the ability to conduct independent research, assess alternatives, identify risks and trade-offs, and present clear recommendations to support informed business decisions
• Excellent organizational and project execution skills, with the ability to develop action plans, manage deliverables, track progress and follow through on commitments to ensure timely completion
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across business functions, challenge assumptions constructively and influence outcomes
• A proactive, resourceful and results-oriented approach, with the ability to anticipate challenges, seek out information, remove obstacles and maintain momentum without requiring continuous oversight
• The ability to rapidly integrate into an established team and contribute from the outset, demonstrating adaptability, a strong sense of urgency and a commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes within the 12-month term
• A university degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related discipline is preferred, along with relevant experience in financial services, preferably within wealth management operations.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Ottawa

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.