Analyst, Business Risk Management

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking an Analyst in Business Risk Management in Toronto to contribute to Global Wealth Management’s risk programs. The role covers non-financial risk, regulatory compliance, and controls, collaborating with senior leaders to monitor risk indicators and reporting.

Strong data analytics, Excel/Power BI, and stakeholder engagement are essential. The position supports third-party risk management, risk governance, and ongoing process improvements within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with 3+ years of wealth management experience.
• Prior experience in operational risk, compliance, regulatory reform initiatives, internal audit, third party risk management is an asset.
• Knowledge of OSFI, OSC, CIRO and wealth management business units is preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and/or facilitate risk assessments and monitor risk indicators within the ORMF framework.
• Collaborate with Senior Manager on operational risk programs and identify/assess new initiatives, processes, risks and controls.
• Maintain and enhance risk management information systems and report on mitigation effectiveness.
• Support periodic updates and reporting to Senior Management, committees and the Board.
• Assist with Third-Party Risk Management evaluations and due diligence within GWM.
• Contribute to data analytics capabilities for deeper insights and improved reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Team player

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Undergraduate degree with 3+ years of wealth management experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Visio

Power BI

Job description

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Title: Analyst, Business Risk Management

Requisition ID: 274896
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose:

As Analyst, Business Risk Management, you will contribute to the overall success of the Global Wealth Management (GWM) business ensuring specific individual goals, plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. The incumbent will be focused on covering non-financial risk areas to ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

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

• Conduct and/or facilitate risk assessments, understand risk data, monitor and understand pertinence of risk indicators based on the Bank’s Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF).
• Work closely with the Senior Manager on various operational risk management programs work streams (e.g., New Initiative Risk Assessments, Operational Risk Events, Key Risk Indicators), including identifying, documenting and monitoring new initiatives, processes, procedures, risks and controls.
• Maintain and enhance the risk management information system to catalogue risks and controls, monitor progress, and report on the effectiveness of management’s mitigation efforts.
• Assist with periodic (e.g., monthly, quarterly) update on operational risk management programs to Senior Management and assist the team with Committee and Board reporting.
• Assist in the execution of Scotiabank’s Third-Party Risk Management Policy for GWM businesses to identify,assess, mitigate, and monitor outsourcing risks, including providing TPRM systems support, inherent risk identification and due diligence support, while providing key oversight functions and program assurance
• Assist Senior Manager with operational risk issues tracking and monitoring by proactively reaching out to issue owners, collecting periodic updates and review of closure packages.
• Strengthen and expand the Business Risk Management team’s data analytics capabilities to enable deeper insights and more impactful reporting.
• Support other projects and activities as required.
• Contribute to the success of the GWM Business Risk Management team, building strong business relationships with internal stakeholders and demonstrating strong individual initiative and discipline.

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

• Undergraduate degree with 3+ years of relevant wealth management and/or banking experience.
• Prior experience in operational risk, compliance, regulatory reform initiatives, internal audit, third party risk management is an asset.
• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Global Wealth Management business units and support functions crossing all delivery channels preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory bodies including OSFI, OSC, CIRO.
• Proficient knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio and Power BI.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to liaise with internal stakeholders and recommend control and process improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating skills and well-developed influencing skills.
• Effective written and verbal skills to prepare documentation, deliver presentations and interact effectively with GWM business units and other departments.
• Relationship building competencies to build/maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders and business unit partners.
• Strong time management skills and proven track record of meeting deliverables.
• Must be a team player with the willingness to take on additional projects and responsibilities to achieve the group's overall objectives and goals.

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.