Director, Risk Data & Governance

Requisition ID: 246281

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

The Director Risk Data & Governance is responsible for the strategic direction and overall management of data across the Global Risk Management organization. The Director will lead a team of data professionals working collaboratively with risk technology and business stakeholders to design implement and continuously improve a robust risk data ecosystem to support effective portfolio management practices regulatory compliance and business decision-making.

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

• Strategic Leadership and Vision:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive risk data strategy aligned with the institutions overall risk appetite and strategic goals.
  • Establish the vision for the risk data function driving innovation in the use of data and analytics for risk management.
  • Provide thought leadership on data governance and management best practices emerging technologies and regulatory requirements.
• Data Governance and Quality:
  • Implements controls in adherence to the Policies Standards related regulations and procedures for risk data
  • Implement data quality controls and monitoring mechanisms to ensure accuracy completeness and consistency of risk data.
  • Manage data lineage metadata and data dictionaries to ensure traceability and understanding of risk data.
  • Manage data quality issue management processes to ensure proper risk data-related issues identification monitoring and resolution
  • Champion a culture of data quality and data-driven decision making across the organization.
• Data Management and Infrastructure:
  • Oversee the design implementation and maintenance of risk data infrastructure including databases data warehouses and data lakes.
  • Collaborate with technology teams to ensure systems and infrastructure support the requirements of the risk data function.
• Team Leadership and Management:
  • Recruit mentor and develop a high-performing team of risk data professionals.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
  • Set performance objectives conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback.
• Project Management:
  
  • Manage risk data related projects from inception to completion.
  • Develop project plans monitor progress and address issues.
• Stakeholder Management and Collaboration:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization including risk compliance technology and business units.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define their data needs categorize data based on criticality and ensure the risk data function delivers value.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory data management requirements in Canada.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
  
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the risk data function.
  • Explore new technologies and data methodologies to improve data quality analytics capabilities and overall performance.

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

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Data Science Business or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in data management risk management or a related field within the financial services industry.
• 5 years of experience in a leadership role managing a team of data professionals.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management principles practices and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles data quality management and data architecture.
• Experience with agile development methodologies (e.g. Scrum Kanban).
• Proficiency with data management tools and technologies (e.g. SQL databases data warehouses data lakes data visualization software).
• Experience in developing and implementing data governance policies and procedures.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Excellent leadership collaboration and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of Canadian financial regulations and compliance requirements (e.g. OSFI guidelines Basel accords).
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms is an asset.
• Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of risk management principles data governance best practices and with the understanding of the regulatory landscape for financial institutions in Canada

Whats in it for you

• We have an inclusive and collaborative work environment that values curiosity & ownership encourages pragmatic creativity (i.e. true innovation) and celebrates success!
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity curiosity and celebrates success!
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills
• A competitive rewards package that includes a base salary a performance bonus company matching programs on pension and profit sharing paid vacation personal & sick days medical vision and dental benefits that start from day one and much more!

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.