Requisition ID: 225521
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Provides strategic support for International Banking Portfolio Management Office (IB PMO) function in International Banking Finance. The incumbent is responsible for contributing to the goals, governance and execution of strategic initiatives in the IB Portfolio being delivered in support of the Bank's business strategies and objectives.

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

• Support reviews of the IB Project Portfolio in terms of health, risks, issues and dependencies across all areas, including:

o Developing interactions with partners across multiple segments and business lines

(e.g. Commercial / Corporate / Retail / Small Business / Wealth Management / Insurance)

o Attending and facilitating recurring meetings with the Divisional and Local teams to follow-up on strategic initiatives under their scope

o Conducting analysis and articulating insights and recommendations about the IB investment portfolio and its individual projects

o Leveraging knowledge of key technology platforms and branch/non-Branch systems (e.g. Scotia Pro, Scotia Globe, CRM etc.) and software programs, (i.e. MS Project, MS Office suite)

• Collaborate on the delivery of the portfolio prioritization methodology

• Support the implementation and management of portfolio management methodologies by acting as a trusted advisor and liaison with leaders and teams across Enterprise Governance, Enterprise Strategy and Local/Country's Portfolio Management Offices, as well as Delivery/Project Managers

• Contribute to identify and address change requirements for processes and initiatives to improve IB's business performance and portfolio governance

• Support governance and approval process for Business and Strategic Investments, as required, including:

o Supporting with preparation of materials and adherence to portfolio governance processes

o Supporting and coordinating financial reviews and analysis of Strategic Investments and Business Cases

o Supporting the execution of Post Implementation Reviews for IB initiatives

• Manage the maintenance and deployment of portfolio management tool (CA PPM) and processes to provide a reliable, controlled environment for project and portfolio reporting, including

o Supporting Delivery Managers with ongoing input into CA PPM

o Supporting internal operational processes required for portfolio integrity (e.g., meta data and financials)

o Directly contributing to the production of monthly/quarterly portfolio reporting in various formats (e.g. BI, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Support and encourage a customer focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge. Provides service excellence through leadership and counsel to International Banking teams and local PMO's, engaging in regular discussions improving the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the project planning and execution:

o Providing guidance and insight to local recommendations and portfolio management

o Ensuring adherence to IB PMO and Enterprise minimum governance standards

• Contribute to planning and execution of IB Portfolio Projects, 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

• Develop day-to-day activities in a manner consistent with the Bank's risk culture and the relevant risk appetite statement and limits. Communicates the Bank's risk culture and risk appetite statement throughout the team

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Project management, Lean, Six Sigma, process re-engineering, and operational expertise
• 1+ years of experience in cost reduction/productivity improvement, experience in Banking, corporate strategy or prior consulting experience preferred
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual problem-solving skills combined with outstanding business acumen and attention to detail
• Organization and project management skills, with the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal for interacting with offices with varying cross cultural and language differences
• Leadership skills in Building Strategic Relationships and Customer Focus
• Desire to work in a hands-on team environment
• Experience in CA PPM tool is an asset
• Spanish language fluency is an asset

What's in it for you?

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

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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.