Senior Manager, Government Affairs
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Job Summary
Requisition ID: 248224
Join a purpose driven winning team committed to results in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Purpose
Contributes to the overall success of Government Affairs in Canada by providing leadership and strategic planning of the Banks Canadian government engagement including all levels of government.
Is this role right for you In this role you will be responsible for:
Leads the development and implementation ofastrategicCanadian government engagementstrategy in support of ouroverall government affairs and advocacyobjectives working closely with various stakeholders across the Bank particularly inPublic Affairsacross regional hubsandbusiness lines
Implementation of the plan will include liaisingandspeakingdirectly with elected and unelected government officials and other relevant stakeholdersand support engagement of senior executives.
Communicates emerging issues or opportunities to internal stakeholders andidentifiestimelysolutions and policy advice where applicable. Activelysolicitsinput from colleagues and other internal groups to provide adviceresourcesand insights to senior executives as they look to achieve their public policy and advocacyobjectivesacross Canada.
Adapt to shifting business and/orgovernment andpriorities andlooksfor opportunities to engage government stakeholders with relevant andtimelyinformation whilemaintainingfocus on keyobjectives.
Manage and support governmentrequests or complaints and ensuretimelyresponses and engagement where necessary.
Manage andmaintainlobbying policies/regulatory obligations in variousjurisdictions.
Contributes to the effective functioning of the Global Corporate Affairs team by fostering effective working relationships across the function and creating a collaborative culture based on transparency enterprise-wide thinking and innovation.
Understand how the Banks risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions. Actively 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.
Championsahigh performanceenvironment andcontributes toan inclusive work environment.
Primary Manager: Vice President Government Affairs
Dimensions
- The role is based in Toronto.
- The role operates under the direction of the Vice President Government Affairs. The incumbent works closely with other members of the Government Affairs team and other senior executives across business lines especially the Group Head of Canadian Banking.
- The role requires the ability to think and influence strategically in order to integrate public policy considerations into the Banks goals and recognize potential issues as a result.
- The role must build and leverage strategic relationships both internally and externally with relevant stakeholders.
- Primary stakeholders include government (both political and government officials) as well as regulators industry associations and relevant stakeholders in Canadian provinces and municipalities of interest.
- The role requires demonstrated leadership skills independence and performing highly complex assignments often pressure and in ambiguous circumstances.
- The incumbent must understand public policy and regulatory issues pertaining to the financial services sector.
Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed Wed love to work with you if you have the following:
- Minimum 7 years experience (or equivalent) in government affairs
- Bilingual (French and English) considered an asset
- Ability to provide strong support to multiple and diverse groups
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Strong project management skills ability to work independently manage a very high level of volume and meet tight deadlines
- Knowledge of the financial services sector or regulated industries is an asset
Working Conditions
- Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence.
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.
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About Company
Scotiabank is one of the leading foreign banks serving large national and multinational corporations in the U.S. through its Global Banking and Markets, Global Transaction Banking and Wealth Management business lines.
