Governance & Operations Leader - Wealth Management

Scotiabank; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral reward $2,000

Job summary

Scotiabank in Montreal seeks a Governance & Operations Manager to lead governance, risk management, regulatory oversight, and administrative excellence within the Canadian market. You manage a team of Portfolio Administrators and collaborate with Relationship Managers, Compliance, and National Field Operations to deliver strong client service while maintaining tight controls.

You will drive process improvements, support business growth objectives, and foster a high-performance culture focused on

Qualifications

• Significant experience within wealth management, private wealth, investment management, or financial services.
• Demonstrated experience in compliance, governance, risk management, or supervisory functions.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record in team development, talent management, and driving organizational change.
• Strategic and results-oriented professional with strong stakeholder management, communication, problem-solving, and operational excellence skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, risk management, and compliance activities to support a strong control environment.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Identify, assess, escalation, and support the resolution of operational, regulatory, and reputational risks.
• Oversee client onboarding, account administration, documentation management, and asset transfer processes.
• Drive operational excellence through process optimization, workflow management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while managing talent, workforce planning, and succession activities.
• Partner with Relationship Managers and key stakeholders to support business growth, strategic priorities, and an exceptional client experience.

Job description

Scotiabank in Montreal seeks a Governance & Operations Manager to lead governance, risk management, regulatory oversight, and administrative excellence within the Canadian market. You manage a team of Portfolio Administrators and collaborate with Relationship Managers, Compliance, and National Field Operations to deliver strong client service while maintaining tight controls.

You will drive process improvements, support business growth objectives, and foster a high-performance culture focused on