Requisition ID: 226550
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose

Reporting to the SVP, Global Real Estate & Corporate Services, the Director, Strategic Initiatives ensures the success of the team by executing key goals and initiatives aligned with broader business strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape the long-term direction of the function through strategic planning and goal setting.
• Promote strategic frameworks, tools, and governance routines to monitor and refine plans.
• Enhance performance measurement and coordinate initiatives for maximum impact.
• Drive transformational change and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Lead a team specializing in KYC/AML/Derivatives, ensuring compliance and building strategic relationships globally.
  

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

• Champion a client-centric culture to deepen relationships and leverage broader Bank systems.
• Partner with leadership to design and refine strategic plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Define and evolve performance indicators and key metrics for strategic decision-making.
• Develop strategic communications and executive presentations to convey leadership's vision.
• Establish a centre of excellence to align initiatives, identify synergies, and drive optimization.
• Apply research-driven insights to anticipate trends and guide strategic transformation.
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders, providing holistic advisory support.
• Ensure all activities align with Scotiabank's values, Code of Conduct, and compliance standards.
• Consider the Bank's risk appetite and culture in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Pursue effective operations in accordance with Scotiabank's Values, Code of Conduct, and Global Sales Principles.
• Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment.

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

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Communications, Strategy, or related fields preferred.
• Working experience in Financial Services or Banking preferred.
• Experience in strategy, communications, and chief of staff roles. Strong financial acumen preferred
• Leadership in strategic planning, project execution, and organizational growth.
• Analytical and innovative, skilled at synthesizing complex data and identifying trends.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and creating presentations for stakeholders
• Highly organized and efficient, able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Spanish as an asset.

Work Arrangement: This position is currently a Hybrid role. Please note that this is subject to change based on the needs of the business.

Interested?

At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That is why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.

What's in it for you?

Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

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.