Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Scotiabank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking a Manager, Strategic Initiatives to advance the strategic priorities of Scotia Financial Planning across Canada. You will partner with business leaders to support programs that enhance advisor and employee experiences, improve effectiveness, and drive growth.

This role offers opportunities to drive meaningful change, innovate, and shape the future of Scotia Financial Planning through strategic thinking and continuous improvement, while managing multiple projects in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Commerce required.
• Proven ability to translate business objectives into practical solutions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management.
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives, business transformation, or change management.

Responsibilities

• Support initiatives that enhance advisor and employee experience.
• Drive alignment and execution of strategic programs across the organization.
• Collaborate with leaders to improve business effectiveness and growth.
• Support change management, communications, and adoption activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and outcomes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication & presentation

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline

Job description

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

Manager, Strategic Initiatives

As a Manager, Strategic Initiatives, you will play a key role in advancing the strategic priorities of Scotia Financial Planning across Canada. Working closely with business leaders and partners, you will support initiatives that enhance the advisor and employee experience, improve business effectiveness, and contribute to the continued growth and success of the business.

This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful change, support innovation, and help shape the future of Scotia Financial Planning through strategic thinking, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Is This Role Right for You?

The Scotia Financial Planning team is looking for a strategic, results-oriented professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, driving change, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver impactful outcomes.

• Champions a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Supports the design, development, and execution of strategic initiatives aligned with business priorities and growth objectives.
• Partners with stakeholders across the organization to drive alignment, engagement, and successful implementation of initiatives.
• Supports change management, communications, learning, and adoption activities related to new programs, processes, and tools.
• Identifies opportunities to improve advisor and employee experiences, business effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Leverages data, stakeholder feedback, and industry best practices to develop recommendations and support decision-making.
• Champions a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across Scotia Financial Planning.
• Manages multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Understands how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Do You Have the Skills?

• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to translate business objectives into practical, actionable solutions.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate across multiple business functions.
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives, business transformation, process improvement, or change management activities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity and evolving priorities.
• Highly motivated, proactive, resilient, and results-oriented.
• Strong focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and driving business outcomes.
• Wealth Management industry experience is considered an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Ability to travel occasionally and work flexible hours as required.

What's In It for You?

• Be part of a collaborative and high-performing national team focused on delivering exceptional client and advisor experiences.
• Work on strategic initiatives that directly influence the future growth and evolution of Scotia Financial Planning.
• Gain exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional partners across Wealth Management and the broader Bank.
• Build expertise in strategy execution, change management, stakeholder engagement, and business transformation.
• Flexible hybrid work environment that supports collaboration, learning, and professional growth.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Ottawa || 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.