Director, Executive Talent Management & Governance - Global HR

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Leadership Development to oversee executive programs and strategies. This pivotal role involves managing the Human Capital Committee and enhancing leadership initiatives to align with the bank's goals. The ideal candidate will possess extensive HR experience, exceptional influencing skills, and a strategic mindset. Join a dynamic team that values inclusivity and fosters a high-performance culture, where your contributions will impact employees globally. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of leadership within a leading bank in the Americas.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Human Resources and executive development.
• Strong understanding of organizational dynamics and bank policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of executive leadership programs and processes.
• Manage the Human Capital Committee and oversee SVP+ succession planning.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Leadership Development

Strategic Thinking

Influencing Skills

Analytical Skills

Vendor Management

Education

Post-secondary Degree in Human Resources

Master’s in Business

Job description

Requisition ID: 224270

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

The Director is responsible for overseeing and leading the development of programs and processes to identify and manage the leadership development of top executives. This role drives initiatives to continuously enhance and improve Executive Development Programs, ensuring alignment with established objectives and learning goals. The Director will lead the curation of the Human Capital Committee (HCC) agenda and manage the development and review of materials to meet HCC needs, led by the CHRO and SVP, Talent. Additionally, the role supports the execution of the Leadership strategy through HCC and the Human Capital and Compensation Committee of the Board (HCOB), including executive development, leadership behaviors, SVP+ appointments, and succession planning, including CEO succession.

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

• Lead and foster a customer-focused culture within your team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Manage the end-to-end strategy and management of the Human Capital Committee as defined by the CHRO, SVP, Talent Strategy, and VP, Leadership and Talent Management.
• Define the leadership strategy and oversee the development of programs, processes, and policies aligned with overall talent and bank strategies. Collaborate with Talent Strategy COE, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders to align talent objectives with business needs.
• Conduct annual reviews of SVP+ succession plans in alignment with Bank Leadership strategy, delivering reports to HCOB, the Board of Directors, and other committees.
• Oversee the approval process for all SVP+ appointments, including EVP+ appointment communications and logistics.
• Manage the CEO succession process in coordination with senior HR leaders, external advisors, and the HCOB.
• Research organizational leadership capability issues and develop recommendations to address gaps.
• Partner with senior HR leaders on reorganizations of top executive levels (EVP+).
• Lead annual reviews of all executive mandates for HCOB and the Board of Directors.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in executive leadership development.
• Consider the Bank’s risk appetite and culture in daily activities and decisions.
• Create an environment that promotes effective operations and ensures compliance with operational, regulatory, AML/ATF, and conduct risk frameworks.
• Build a high-performance team environment, attracting, developing, and motivating talent through an inclusive work environment; communicate vision, values, and business strategy; and manage succession and development planning.

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

• Post-secondary Degree or Master’s in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in Human Resources.
• Deep knowledge of Bank policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding of organizational structure and dynamics.
• Experience working with high-potential executives.
• Knowledge of executive development programs and leadership assessment processes.
• Exceptional influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical skills to identify recommendations and opportunities from data.
• Ability to drive innovative solutions that create value for HR partners.
• Strategic thinking and networking abilities.
• Vendor management experience.
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable results.

What's in it for you?

• Manage a team of up to 3 direct reports.
• Develop a framework to identify top potential executives.
• Oversee all EVP+ succession and appointments.
• Impact employees globally.
• Lead multiple, complex, high-visibility projects.
• Collaborate across various bank areas.

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 communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products, and services including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform our Recruitment team. For technical assistance, click here. Candidates must apply online; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.