Senior Delivery Manager, Capital Markets

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards package

Access to training and courses

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager within its Capital Markets team in Toronto. The role is focused on managing the execution of critical projects, supporting business transformations, and fostering stakeholder collaboration.

Successful candidates will have over 7 years of project management experience, a strong command of Agile and waterfall methodologies, and exemplary stakeholder communication skills. Scotiabank offers a competitive rewards package and a welcoming, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project or program management experience, preferably in financial services or capital markets.
• Hands-on experience with Agile and waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day planning and execution of project initiatives.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to manage deliverables.
• Identify and track risks and issues with clear mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Financial Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Project Management

Tools

Agile Frameworks

Waterfall Methodologies

Job description

Title: Senior Delivery Manager, Capital Markets

Requisition ID: 264059

The role

The Senior Delivery Manager, Enterprise Delivery Office supports Director-level leadership in the end-to-end management of projects within the Enterprise Delivery Office (EDO), including capital markets business initiatives. This role is accountable for day-to-day project execution, coordination across workstreams, risk and issue management, and delivery governance. The Senior Manager partners closely with business, technology, risk, finance, operations, compliance, and external vendors to ensure programs are delivered within scope, timeline, and budget, while progressively maturing delivery practices and ways of working.

What will you do?

• Project Delivery: Lead day-to-day planning and execution of project initiatives, including capital markets business change initiatives, ensuring alignment to approved objectives, milestones, and delivery plans.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with capital markets business stakeholders, technology, risk, finance, operations, compliance, and delivery partners to manage expectations, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Planning & Execution: Develop and maintain integrated delivery plans, schedules, RAID logs, and dependency tracking across multiple workstreams, translating business objectives, and operating model needs into executable plans through implementation and transition to BAU.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, track, and elevate risks and issues with clear mitigation strategies and recommendations for decision-making.
• Governance & Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely status reporting for Director and VP-level forums, including financials, risks, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Agile & Delivery Practices: Support delivery within Agile, hybrid, or waterfall environments and contribute to continuous improvement of delivery standards and practices.
• Financial & Resource Management: Track project budgets, forecasts, and vendor spend; support cost control, resource planning, and business case inputs for capital markets business initiatives.
• Quality & Controls: Ensure adherence to Enterprise Delivery Frameworks, technology standards, audit requirements, and regulatory obligations, with consideration for capital markets controls, trade lifecycle impacts, and business readiness requirements.
• Change & Priority Management: Support scope, schedule, and priority changes by analyzing impacts and facilitating informed trade-off decisions.
• People & Capability Development: Provide coaching and mentorship to project managers and analysts; contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
• Risk Culture: Understand and apply the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture in day-to-day decision-making and delivery activities.
• Values & Conduct: Promote effective and efficient operations aligned with Scotiabank’s Values, Code of Conduct, and operational risk expectations.

What do you need to succeed?

• Experience supporting large technology, business transformation, or regulatory change initiatives in capital markets or related control environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Project Management, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of project or program management experience, preferably within financial services, capital markets, or large enterprise environments
• Hands‑on experience with Agile and waterfall delivery methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex delivery plans, dependencies, and risks
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsAnalytical and data‑driven approach to decision‑making
• Exposure to enterprise delivery frameworks, governance models, and the financial services regulatory and control environment
• Knowledge of capital markets products, trade lifecycle processes, and business control considerations is an asset
• PMP, ACP, or equivalent certification preferred
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

What’s in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity and celebrates success
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to create meaningful customer experiences
• You’ll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world
• We hire you for your talent — not just a job — so you can grow with us. We’ll equip you for success not only in your role, but also in your career as a whole
• Dress codes don't apply here: being comfortable does
• Access to thousands of online and in-person courses so you can hone your current skills, or learn new ones
• A competitive rewards package that includes a base salary, a performance bonus, company matching programs on pension and profit sharing, paid vacation, personal & sick days, medical, vision, and dental and much more

Location(s): Canada: Ontario: Toronto

Scotiabank is committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants who require assistance. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.