Senior Manager , Technology Strategy & Enablement 1

Requisition ID: 246131

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

Scotiabank is looking for a Senior Manager with a team-oriented mind set and a critical thinker with a passion for solving business this high-impact role you will drive operational discipline coordinate enterprise initiatives and drive key initiatives for the Client Management team. You will operate at the intersection of strategy governance and execution ensuring that decisions translate into measurable results and that the VPs portfolio delivers on its commitments to clients regulators and stakeholders.
This position will be reporting to the Vice President Client Management Canadian Banking Technology uniting the leadership team aligning stakeholders and ensuring decisions translate into meaningful action . This position works closely with senior management technology leaders and a diverse set of stakeholders to deliver on our strategic goals while improving team efficiency.(Note - this is an individual contributor role)

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

Partner with the VP to shape and monitor strategic priorities ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives.
Support the development of business plans technology roadmaps and performance metrics.
Complete competitive / business environment research and benchmarking to determine emerging issues and trends and analyze the impact / implications of those trends on the Banks strategic plan
Gather data and perform financial analyses to diagnose issues
Oversee the VPs operating cadence: leadership meetings steering committees and quarterly business reviews.
Track execution of strategic initiatives ensuring deliverables are met and issues are escalated/resolved quickly.
Assist with organizing strategy offsites for senior management to facilitate ongoing discussions around the Banks strategy
Drive the preparation of executive briefings board materials and regulatory submissions.
Coordinate responses to enterprise requests ensuring alignment in messaging and priorities.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders fostering trust and collaboration.
Support oversight of regulatory compliance audit readiness and risk mitigation for the VPs portfolio.
Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards in all communications and decision-making processes.
Champion the institutions values fostering a culture of transparency accountability and inclusivity.
Communicate the Banks strategic plan and strategic priorities

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

8 years experience in financial services consulting or a related field with exposure to both strategy and operations.
Undergraduate degree in business or engineering; graduate business degree
Proven experience supporting senior executives in business management or senior program leadership capacity.
Understanding of Canadian banking regulations compliance obligations and governance frameworks is a nice to have
Exceptional organizational planning and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in parallel.
Strong executive communication abilities including written briefs presentation decks and stakeholder updates.
High level of discretion and political acumen; trusted to manage sensitive information.
Analytical mindset able to interpret complex data and distill actionable insights.
Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced challenging and dynamic business environment
Superior interpersonal skills leadership and influential capabilities
Highly developed relationship management skills to effectively manage relationships across the Bank partners and external vendors
Proven track record delivering innovative solutions from concept to change management
Excellent knowledge with MS Office including Word Excel and PowerPoint.

Whats in it for you

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 employee to learn grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities ethnicity race age ability & veterans.
Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - 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. Scotiabank continues to locate remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
Upskilling through online courses cross-functional development opportunities and tuition assistance.
Competitive Rewards program including bonus flexible vacation personal sick days and benefits will start on day one.
Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

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.