Global Events Strategy Lead (12-Month Contract)

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Events on a 12-month contract to lead strategic planning and end-to-end delivery of complex events for executives and clients. You will oversee cross-functional teams, vendors, and budgets to ensure on-time, on-budget programs aligned with regulatory requirements and risk controls.

You will translate business objectives into event strategies, manage scoping, production, on-site execution, post-event analysis, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressive experience leading complex corporate, executive, client, conference, recognition, or incentive event programs; financial services experience is an asset.
• Experience leading cross-functional program teams and managing multiple concurrent events from strategy through post‑event evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior executives, influence decisions, manage competing priorities, and communicate recommendations clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead event strategy and end‑to‑end program delivery.
• Advise senior stakeholders and align event outcomes to business priorities.
• Lead event teams, financial management, vendors, and risk management.
• Review complex contracts and ensure third‑party risk management and compliance.
• Develop contingency and escalation plans and oversee on-site operations.

Skills

Event strategy

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Degree in events or related field

Job description

Scotiabank in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Events on a 12-month contract to lead strategic planning and end-to-end delivery of complex events for executives and clients. You will oversee cross-functional teams, vendors, and budgets to ensure on-time, on-budget programs aligned with regulatory requirements and risk controls.

You will translate business objectives into event strategies, manage scoping, production, on-site execution, post-event analysis, and continuous improvement