Manager, Branch Network Planning and Business Analysis

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Canada is looking for a Manager, Branch Network Planning and Business Analysis in Toronto. This role requires strong regional knowledge and advanced analytical skills to develop strategies for the retail network. The ideal candidate will utilize data analytics to optimize branch operations and ensure a high-performance team environment. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills required to create micro and macro level strategies.
• Ability to perform financial analysis on market strategy recommendations.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders on distribution network changes.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive market strategies for national retail network.
• Use data analytics to inform recommendations for the bank’s presence.
• Identify top performing markets for investment and optimize low priority areas.

Skills

Strong regional and market knowledge of the Canadian retail landscape

Advanced GIS and data analytical skills

Experience developing financial models

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Experience in network planning/distribution strategy

Education

Relevant courses, e.g., CPA, CFA, MBA

Job description

Title: Manager, Branch Network Planning and Business Analysis

Requisition ID: 240678
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing comprehensive market strategies for our national retail network over the immediate and long-term. You will contribute to the overall success of Canadian Banking Retail Distribution by developing sophisticated analytical frameworks and tools and performing holistic market analysis to inform recommendations for the bank’s physical presence, staffing, hours and product placement.

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

Use geo-spatial analysis, data analytics and financial modelling to create micro and macro level network strategies by:

• Identifying top performing markets where we want to over-invest, while optimizing the network in low priority markets through physical branch recommendations, staffing and hours
• Leveraging market opportunity and customer data to provide primary and secondary product recommendations based on geographical concentrations
• Determining the ideal staffing number and role-types at the branch based on key characteristics (e.g. investment vs. lending)
• Performing financial analysis on market strategy recommendations to ensure we achieve a desirable payback and ROI – this includes scenario analysis at the branch, district, regional and national level
• Partnering with regional leadership and other stakeholders to support execution of the recommended changes to Physical Distribution network including Real Estate, Optimization and Finance
• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge
• Understanding how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk
• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment

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

• Strong regional and market knowledge of the Canadian retail landscape
• Advanced GIS and data analytical skills
• Experience developing financial models and supporting business cases and/or financial education and relevant courses, e.g., CPA, CFA, MBA
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to bridge technical content and business objectives among a wide range of stakeholders
• Proficiency in Excel with experience in developing sophisticated tools for wider audience
• Significant experience in network planning/distribution strategy or analytics/finance

Working Conditions

• Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence. Limited travel domestically in Canada to perform market reviews/branch visits

Location: 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. If you require technical assistance, please click here . Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.