Director Development-Real Estate Secured Lending (RESL)

Requisition ID: 248981

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

The Director of Engineering for Real Estate Secured Lending (RESL) is responsible for overseeing the reliable operation ongoing improvement and strategic future of technology platforms supporting Canadian Bankings RESL business. This position ensures that critical systems involved in client onboarding fulfilment underwriting servicing and operations are delivered efficiently remain stable and continually evolve to meet business needs.

Collaborating closely with teams from Product Business Architecture and Operations you will turn strategic priorities into actionable engineering initiativesdriving a culture rooted in technical mastery robust operations and results-oriented delivery.

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

Lead end-to-end delivery of major engineering projects across RESL platforms.
Ensure systems remain stable available high performing and compliant with all standards.
Drive consistent efficient delivery through strong engineering practices and continuous improvement.
Own and evolve the RESL technology roadmap in alignment with Canadian Banking priorities.
Introduce innovative scalable solutions to modernize platforms and enhance user experiences by driving long-term efficiency through modernization automation and capability reuse.
Lead and develop teams of Senior Managers Architects Developers QA and Engineering Specialists.
Build empowered collaborative squads focused on delivering measurable business outcomes.
Manage vendor partnerships to ensure quality delivery and accountability.
Act as the primary engineering partner for RESL business product and cross functional teams.
Communicate clearly on project progress risks and decisions.
Maintain strong controls for stability resilience disaster recovery and production readiness.
Oversee system maintenance upgrades and ongoing improvements.
Champion engineering excellence automation CI/CD observability and DevOps practices.
Oversee budgets and ensure efficient use of funds and resources.
Foster a culture of customer focus engineering excellence inclusion and continuous learning.
Coach and grow technical and leadership talent across the organization.
Ensure squads stay aligned and outcome-driven.

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

More than 10 years of engineering leadership experience in sizable technology organizations guiding multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated success in delivering complex highly available platforms serving customers.
Well-versed in contemporary engineering practices such as cloud computing microservices CI/CD test automation and DevOps.
Preferable background in financial services lending systems or regulated industries.
Outstanding communication influence and relationship management skills.
Skilled at balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.
Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science or a related discipline.

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.