Manager, Policy & Process Design

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading bank as a Manager in Business Banking Credit Risk, where you'll support strategic initiatives, manage stakeholder relationships, and enhance risk management processes. This role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth in downtown Toronto.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Internal Training

Inclusive Working Environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of risk management policies and procedures.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Support design and implementation of Business Banking Credit Risk processes.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide recommendations.
• Contribute to strategic priorities and initiatives.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Strategic Influencing

Time Management

Education

Post-Secondary Education in Finance or Business Administration

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Requisition ID: 225312

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

The Manager- PPD reports to a Senior Manager while operating in a team-based environment. The role supports GRM’s strategic vision by managing the development, enhancement, and implementation of Business Banking Credit Risk policies, processes, and guidelines, while ensuring global regulatory and Bank requirements are met.

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

• Support the design and implementation of new, or existing Business Banking Credit Risk processes and guidelines.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations and provide recommendations to senior management and executives.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders and executives to obtain consensus while ensuring any changes comply with underlying laws and regulatory requirements across applicable business lines and jurisdictions and align with other policies and processes in place in the Bank.
• Delivers improvements to documentation and communication protocols to improve stakeholder access to policy and process guidance.
• Investigate documentation gaps with process owners and implement updates to Business Banking credit risk process documents (e.g. Credit Administration Handbooks, Credit Presentation Guidelines, etc.).
• Ensure all content on the GRM Document Library is up to date and relevant, working with content owners when updates are required. Action all update requests.
• Support initiatives related to the development of, and compliance to, Business Banking Credit Risk processes, improving operational efficiency. Develop strategies and execution plans to meet changing requirements, ensuring processes adapt as required.
• Manage key elements of the GRM PPD communication infrastructure, including distribution lists.
• Coordinate distribution of memos to communicate changes to, or reinforcement of, credit risk processes, both for GRM PPD and external stakeholders.
• Assist in coordinating and managing key Business Banking Credit Risk events for both local and international audiences (e.g. Town Halls, etc.).
• Contribute to an environment where change is embraced as a positive, energizing constant, and redirect focus quickly as priorities change.
• Actively contribute to strategic priorities and initiatives by challenging the status quo, developing creative solutions, identifying improvement opportunities, and meeting established project timelines.
• Provide effective change leadership through communication and advancement of process changes, including working with cross-functional teams to achieve established objectives.

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 Education completed, preferably in Finance, Business Administration, or related experience.
• Knowledge of the Bank's existing risk management policies, procedures, tools, and audit disciplines, including the Bank’s risk rating systems. The incumbent must also have a broad knowledge of the business conducted by the Bank and its units globally.
• Strong writing and presentation skills, and the ability to distill complex subjects
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong strategic influencing and communication skills both written and oral.
• Thorough knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Power BI.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet timelines
• Ability to work in an agile and fast paced environment with shifting priorities and tight timeframes.
• Spanish or French would be an asset.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team, surrounded by innovative thinkers
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!

This position is located in downtown Toronto.

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. 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.