CFO (chief financial officer) - financial, communications and other business services

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 250,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Toronto is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a full-time permanent position. The role involves overseeing financial and communication services within the organization. Salary ranges from $48.08 to $144.23 per hour, reflecting the significant responsibilities of this position.

Job description

CFO (chief financial officer) - financial, communications and other business services

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Senior Manager, Business Risk Management

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Scotiabank

Requisition ID: 224615

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

Responsibilities

• Lead first‑line risk assessments across Global Wealth Management (GWM) businesses and functional units, including end‑to‑end testing and monitoring of operational, regulatory, and compliance risks.
• Identify, benchmark, and establish best practices, operational efficiencies, and effectiveness in the risk management program of GWM business units amid complex regulatory environments.
• Conduct risk assessments to ensure adequate controls, processes, and protocols that mitigate regulatory and operational risks (including legal, securities, tax) and risks of financial loss, regulatory fines, penalties or sanctions, litigation, and reputational damage.
• Develop and sustain expert understanding of GWM business units—brokerages, asset management, estates & trusts, private banking, mutual fund dealers, and International Wealth Management—including operational processes and regulatory obligations.
• Design control and operational policies, procedures, and frameworks for new wealth‑management initiatives such as new products, service offerings, technology platforms, investment tools, digital offerings, and applications.
• Establish global standards for non‑financial risks (operational, AML) across core wealth units (asset management, brokerages, investment funds, private banking, trusts, and pensions) in multiple jurisdictions—Canada, Caribbean, Central and Latin America.
• Analyze data, alerts, and monitoring outcomes to identify gaps, patterns, and trends.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, control functions and business partners to create an integration‑risk framework and enhance business‑line effectiveness.
• Champion a client‑focused culture leveraging broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Align individual and team goals with Global Wealth Management strategies and objectives.
• Lead test engagements, prepare clear reports with actionable recommendations, and facilitate on‑the‑go monitoring programs.
• Initiate, manage, and deliver projects independently or within cross‑functional teams, including monitoring initiatives and controls implementation.
• Develop proposals and business cases; prepare executive and board‑level materials with concise analysis.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and industry developments.
• Lead or support projects arising from business‑risk initiatives, communicating findings and implementing corrective actions.
• Build a high‑performance environment, attract and develop talent, and foster an inclusive workplace through coaching.
• Manage succession and development planning for the team.
• Lead a client‑focused culture to deepen relationships and leverage Bank resources.

Job Details

• Location: Toronto, ON
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $48.08 to $144.23 per hour
• Terms: Permanent, Full time
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1
• Source: CareerBeacon #2166651

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