Senior Manager, Business Solutions & Initiatives, GTB Finance

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto seeks a Senior Manager for Business Solutions & Initiatives. The role involves analyzing business processes, collaborating with stakeholders, and supporting financial decisions. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in the financial sector, strong problem-solving skills, and a degree in relevant fields. Competitive rewards and commitment to diversity make this an attractive position.

Benefits

Flexible vacation

Tuition assistance

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience within financial institutions, ideally in Transaction Banking or Cash Management.
• Strong history of problem-solving demonstrated through analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent written and visual documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document business processes to identify gaps.
• Establish a Finance Target Operating model with stakeholders.
• Define financial reporting and analytics services.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Understanding of finance

Spanish language fluency

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a quantitative discipline

Accounting certification (CPA, CMA) or FRM, CFA

Tools

Alteryx

SQL

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

Job description

Title: Senior Manager, Business Solutions & Initiatives, GTB Finance

Requisition ID: 231435

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

Contributes to the overall success of the Business Solutions & Initiatives team, within Finance, specifically focused on evolving the Global Transaction Banking business. Supports the design and implementation of enhanced business process and the data and system solutions to support the strategies and goals. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

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

• Work with stakeholders in Finance and the GTB Business to analyze and document the business process, objectives and problem statements to identify the gap between current state and future state business capabilities
• Work with the CFO, Business Partners and Controller to establish a Finance Target Operating model, comprising services and process that define the value-added relationships between Finance, the Business and adjacent support functions.
• Define Financial reporting, Management reporting and Analytics services that will support the execution of Business decision making, measurement of performance, examination of costs and allocation of resources.
• Collaborate with Technologists to devise functional solutions that meet the business requirements.
• Participate in devising the testing approach, test cases, success criteria and data requirements for the effective testing of solutions.
• Support the execution of User Acceptance Testing through the coordination of end-user participation, analysis and organization of test results - and working with technologists to refine.
• Continually invest in an awareness of Finance capabilities, business strategies, emerging trends, regulatory and industry developments to include in forward-thinking design and best practices
• Understand 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:

• Education / Experience / Other Information (include only those that are specific to the role)
• Strong history of problem-solving accomplishments, supported by excellent analytical and communication skills
• 8+ years of working within financial institutions, ideally within a Transaction Banking / Cash Management / Treasury / Supply-Chain Finance field
• Exposure to Financial and Management reporting and supporting toolsets, including General Ledger
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a quantitative discipline. Accounting certification (CPA, CMA) or other certification such as FRM or CFA would be an asset.
• Excellent written and visual documentation skills, including standard Office suite and Visio
• Exposure to and/or experience with Alteryx, query languages such as SQL
• Spanish language fluency would be an asset

What\'s in it for you?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship-We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations- 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. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove, and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
• Upskillingthrough online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewardsprogram including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits will start on day one.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

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.