Bilingual Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives (english / Spanish)

Scotiabank; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution as a Strategic Initiatives Analyst in Toronto, where you will play a pivotal role in managing investments and executing key projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. Contribute to capital allocation and strategic alignment, elevating your analytical and leadership skills in a dynamic environment focusing on inclusion and performance. The team promotes holistic well-being, and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Flexible benefits supporting family and health needs

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and management skills.
• Effective communication skills in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review business cases and financial analyses.
• Serve as a liaison between stakeholders and drive execution.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Engineering

CA, CFA, CPA, MBA

Tools

PPM

SmartStream

MS Office

Job description

Requisition ID: #

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

Scotiabank is Canada's most international bank, offering a full range of financial products and services to retail, small business, and commercial customers across Latin America, the Caribbean, Central America, and the Asia Pacific. We partner with associated corporations in China, Curacao, Thailand, and Venezuela to serve over 24 million customers globally.

Purpose

The Strategic Initiatives team, reporting to the SVP & COO of International Banking, supports the execution of IB’s strategy by managing capital allocation through investment initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment across Latin America and the Caribbean.

We collaborate with business line executives in the IB Head Office, Canada, and the Americas to support the Bank’s strategic investments. The incumbent will ensure the goals, plans, and execution of IB Portfolio initiatives align with the Bank’s business strategies and objectives.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and review business cases, prepare committees, support portfolio management, analyze data, and assist in capital allocation decisions.
• Serve as a liaison between stakeholders to drive execution and monitor progress of IB strategic projects.
• Conduct financial analyses to support decision-making, including business cases and post-implementation reviews.
• Support governance processes and oversee investment requests to ensure alignment with targets and performance metrics.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and governance.
• Coordinate strategic support with IB stakeholders and manage investment governance and reporting lifecycle.
• Generate insights and reports to support executive decisions on project management and financial performance.
• Promote a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative team environment.
• Ensure adherence to risk management frameworks and promote the Bank’s risk culture.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, or related; advanced certifications like CA, CFA, CPA, MBA are assets.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis and business investment analysis.
• Experience with PPM and/or SmartStream tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organization and project management skills, capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills in English and Spanish, with the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing relationships across teams and with senior executives.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

If your experience aligns closely but not perfectly, we encourage you to apply, as you might be the right fit for this or other roles at Scotiabank.

At Scotiabank, we empower employees to reach their potential, respect individuality, and value diversity, fostering a culture of performance and inclusion.

What's in it for you?

We focus on holistic well-being with flexible benefits supporting your family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

Location

Canada: Ontario: Toronto

Guided by our purpose "for every future," we help our customers and communities succeed through a wide range of financial services. We are committed to an inclusive environment; accommodations are available during the recruitment process.

Candidates must apply online. We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.