Manager, Analytics

Scotiabank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Scotiabank in Toronto is seeking a Manager, Analytics to lead a high-performing team of analytics professionals and translate data into actionable business insights. You will partner with senior stakeholders across Retail, Wealth, Risk, Finance to define KPIs, drive strategy, and deliver dashboards using Power BI/Tableau, SQL, Python.

You will foster a culture of collaboration, governance, and continuous improvement while ensuring timely, accurate delivery of insights that support growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance, or related field.
• Master's degree (MBA, MSc, or equivalent) is an asset.
• 5+ years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, or a related field.
• 2+ years of people leadership or demonstrated experience leading analytical initiatives.
• Financial services or banking experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Deliver high-impact analytics, reporting, dashboards, and data-driven recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Translate complex business challenges into analytical solutions that drive measurable results.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across Retail, Wealth, Risk, Finance, and other key functions.
• Communicate insights through executive-level presentations and data storytelling.

Job description

Title: Manager, Analytics

Requisition ID: 268733

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

Purpose

The Manager, Analytics is responsible for leading a high-performing team of analytics professionals to deliver actionable insights that drive business strategy and performance across Scotiabank. This role partners with senior stakeholders to solve complex business challenges, advance data-driven decision-making, and identify opportunities for innovation, growth, and operational excellence. Through strong leadership, analytical expertise, and strategic thinking, the Manager, Analytics transforms data into meaningful business outcomes while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Set clear objectives, priorities, and performance expectations aligned with business goals.

Strategic Analytics & Insights

• Deliver high-impact analytics, reporting, dashboards, and data-driven recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
• Translate complex business challenges into analytical solutions that drive measurable results.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve business performance and customer outcomes.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders across Retail, Wealth, Risk, Finance, and other key functions.
• Partner with stakeholders to define KPIs, success measures, and actionable strategies.
• Communicate insights through compelling data storytelling and executive-level presentations.
• Champion data quality, governance, and compliance with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Technology, Data Governance, and Engineering teams to enhance data accessibility and analytics capabilities.
• Drive innovation through advanced analytics, automation, predictive modeling, and emerging technologies.

Operational Excellence

• Improve and scale analytics processes, tools, and reporting solutions.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality delivery of analytical insights and business intelligence.

Technical Skills

• Advanced SQL and data querying expertise.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools.
• Experience with Python, R, or other analytical programming languages.
• Knowledge of modern data platforms and cloud-based analytics environments.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis, forecasting, and predictive modeling.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.
• Master's degree (MBA, MSc, or equivalent) is an asset.
• 5+ years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, or a related field.
• 2+ years of people leadership or demonstrated experience leading analytical initiatives.
• Financial services or banking experience is preferred.

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

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.