Operations Manager, Scotia iTRADE - Toronto, ON

Requisition ID: 277919

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

The Manager, Operations will manage and oversee operations and support staff in one or more of the various functional areas including: Client Onboarding, Brokerage Transfer-ins, Cash Management, Physical Deposits, Mail Room or Client Communications to ensure its efficient and effective day-day running.

The position will regularly collaborate with operations management and iTRADE partners to make process improvements in support of their respective oversight. The manager will ensure all department goals and staff KPIs are met along with business objectives.

The manager will act as the primary contact for escalation and will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of products and operational processes to ensure he/she can respond in a timely and informed manner.

Major Accountabilities:

1. To manage and oversee one or more functional area of iTRADE Operations by:

• Manage staffing, including adherence to CIRO (if applicable) and hiring decisions.
• Collaborate with Operations Management and partners to identify and develop highly motivated key talent in accordance with standard Bank policies.
• Create and surpass team department KPI’s and service levels by effectively tracking volumes and anticipating backlogs.
• Provide tactical guidance and specialized knowledge to direct report(s) for development.
• Provide regular, formal, and informal coaching to staff to ensure the proper development, understanding and necessary actions of established goals are executed.
  
  

2. To manage and enhance the client experience (internal and external) by:

• Manage day-to-day team processes and ensure efficient workflow is in place to deal with time sensitive transactions, exceptions, rejections, and escalations, while adhering to compliant and secure methodologies
• Ensure all client requests, cases or transactions are processed accurately.
• Maintain regular review of processes to improve the quality of operational services.
• Ensure staff are familiar with and understand new process changes impacting Compliance and Regulatory rules.
• Draft and maintain policies, procedures, and client communications templates for area of Operations oversight.
• Prepare clear, concise client correspondence and corporate communications.
  
  

3. To ensure that all operational / administrative processes for the business are performed effectively and efficiently by:

• Monitor the department’s adherence to operational guidelines, compliance, and credit policies with industry regulations.
• Design quality control practices to routinely review processed transactions and agent decision making.
• Minimize potential reputational risks for business in the areas of money laundering, anti-terrorist financing and privacy laws by providing staff with the necessary tools to proactively identify transactions with risk.
• Contributing to the broader Business Continuity Plan on an ongoing basis while also ensuring direct report(s) have the knowledge required to execute and follow the plan if needed.
• Arranging for testing and team training for applications used in the department.
  
  

4. To actively collaborate with management to ensure the continued growth of Online Brokerage by:

• Collaborate with the Call Center, Sales & Partnerships and iTRADE support groups to identify gaps or inefficiencies in process and to define compliant yet innovative solutions that enhance the client experience.
• Subject matter expert for operational area and representative for business for any technology enhancement initiatives
• Participate in project work aimed to create better client experience and/or achiever operational efficiency.
• Regularly meet with counterparts in support areas to remain aware of any changes to processes that could impact the department service levels or KPIs as well as work with them to improve online brokerage processes.

Education, Work Experience & Designations:

• College or University degree preferred.
• 5+ years financial services industry experience preferably in a people manager role.
• Thorough understanding of Scotia iTRADE and Scotiabank policies and procedures related to Operations.
• Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Conduct and Practice Handbook (CPH) an asset.
• Completion of Derivatives Fundamentals Course (DFC), Options Licensing Course (OLC) and Options Supervisors Course (OSC) an asset

Work Experience and Skill Requirements:

• High level of brokerage industry, including knowledge in Client Onboarding, Brokerage Transfer-ins, Cash Management, Physical Deposits, Mail Room or Client Communications Superior customer service orientation, interpersonal skills, analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership, managerial and delegation experience.
• Experience working on projects that improve client experience.
• Strong PC user skills in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams/ADP/AS400
• Familiarity with budgeting and managing costs.
• Ability to act quickly and professionally in situations which involve uncertainty or risk, using a high degree of good judgement.
• The incumbent will work independently within the boundaries of existing firm policies and guidelines. Complex issues outside of incumbent’s discretion will be referred to senior management (i.e. issues affecting the budget, regulatory compliance and/or company policy). The incumbent will take independent action and initiative in coaching and developing staff.

Working Conditions:

• This role can be performed remotely based on current hybrid model.
• Due to the fast-paced nature of the Online Brokerage business, some stress (mental and physical) can occur during peak periods i.e., volatile financial markets, new strategic initiatives and when Contact Centre volumes rise.
• This position is physically stationary (primarily phone, meetings, computer-based). There is every day/regular use of PC and internet technologies.
• Flexibility of hours is a typical requirement for this position. (Beyond the traditional 9-5 workday).

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

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.

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