Manager, International Investment Oversight (Must be bilingual in English/Spanish)

Requisition ID: 235516

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

Manager International Investment Oversight (Must be bilingual in English and Spanish)

As the Manager International Investment Oversight you contribute to the oversight of all the assets under management for Scotiabanks International Asset Management arm as well as supporting oversight efforts for Scotiabanks Canadian asset management companies.

You will work with a team of professionals present results and findings to committees and senior executives and ensure business strategies plans and initiatives are executed and delivered in compliance with governing regulations internal policies and procedures.

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

Lead and drive a customer focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships systems and knowledge.

Provide strategic and tactical direction for the oversight of all investment products offered through Scotia Global Asset Management and its portfolio advisors with direct accountability to senior management Investment Committee and the Independent Review Committee including:
Overseeing the management of investment mandates and investment advisory agreements for all products and their portfolio advisors;
Ongoing portfolio advisor due diligence regarding hiring/on-boarding and terminations/off-boarding;
Providing expertise in recommending competitive positioning among industry peers of all investment products (internal and third-party);
Providing investment oversight for International Asset Management for their international/offshore mutual funds including performance monitoring portfolio advisor due diligence and reporting as needed;
Providing support for the asset allocation team sales marketing and product managers on the various Investment Programs.

Lead ongoing development and delivery of detailed investment analyses and insight as well as accurate and timely performance reporting for both internal and external audiences collaborating with product marketing and communications teams to provide key insights from oversight activities:
Conduct regular performance and analysis from both a compliance-to-mandate and product integrity perspective resulting in reporting for regulatory bodies Boards IRC Investment Committee and select client-facing needs;
Quarterly Performance Analyses.

Manage all sub advisors relationships including contract negotiation service level commitments fee discrepancy resolutions and reporting needs.

Manage an environment in which his/her team pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas 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.

Lead a high performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts retains develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment; communicating vison/values/business strategy and managing succession and development planning for the team.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role Wed love to work with you if you have:

Bachelor an analytical discipline such as Mathematics Commerce Finance or Economics an asset;
10 years of experience in the same or similar field Typically at this level its 10 years
CFA required. CIPM/FRM would be an asset
Completion of Canadian Securities Course
Previous experience within the Mutual Fund industry and oversight in particular
Able to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines with minimal leadership oversight
Experience presenting investment analysis to committees
Fluency in written and spoken Spanish is a must

Dimensions

Team: Work on a team with 1 Director 1 Manager 2 Analysts but access to broader Canadian Investment Oversight team people process and systems
Country: Primarily Mexico Chile Peru Jamaica Trinidad & Tobago Cayman Costa Rica and Colombia
Assets: All AUM under Scotiabanks global asset management arm
AUM: Approximately $22 Billion
Risks: Manage and mitigate investment compliance and reputational risks

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.