Senior Manager, Non-Financial Risk and Operational Risk Oversight, Control & Support Functions

Requisition ID: 276541

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

The Senior Manager, Non-Financial Risk and Operational Risk Oversight will contribute to the overall success of Global Risk Management Corporate & Support Function (CSF) NonFinancial Risk (NFR) Oversight, globally. This role is responsible for providing advisory and healthy challenge for Global Transaction Banking’s (GTB) operational risk management practices, including the effective execution of all Operational Risk Management Framework tools in compliance with the relevant operational risk policies and standards as well as ensuring proactive management of the top and emerging risks as identified.

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

• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Design, build, and continually improve the Non-Financial Risk relationship management model for GTB partners.
• Serve as the primary reporting, insights, and communication channel coordinator for GTB NFR activities. For each risk domain, the Senior Manager coordinates the collection, synthesis, quality assurance, and distribution of risk intelligence, ensuring that CSF and GTB CRO and leadership receive timely, accurate, and decision-ready NFR insights.
• Serve as the designated second-line-of-defence (2LOD) for GTB, providing independent oversight and effective challenge across the full Non-Financial Risk program
• Act as the Global central NFR contact and relationship manager for GTB, ensuring comprehensive oversight and partnership across all jurisdictions and business lines
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursue effective and efficient operations, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.
• Champion a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We’d love to work with you if you have experience with:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Engineering or Science discipline preferred
• Post-graduate degree (MBA, MSc Risk Management) or professional designation (FRM, CRM, CPA, CFA) is an asset
• 5+ years experience with Global Transaction Banking products, processes, and associated risk profile is preferred
• Experience designing and maintaining structured risk reporting and communication channels
• 5+ years experience in business management, internal control, risk management, compliance, audit or related areas, an asset
• Strong communication (verbal and written), presentation and facilitation skills in English and Spanish, is preferred
• Strong collaborator and skillful in stakeholder management

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking company surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development.
• Internal development to support your growth and enhance your skills.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our customers.
• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!

Please Note: The department looking to hire multiple openings for this position.

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.

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.