Senior Manager, Climate Change [12 Month Contract]

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank in Toronto, Canada, is seeking a Senior Manager, Climate Change on a 12-month contract to advance the bank's climate strategy and energy transition initiatives. You will translate regulatory and market developments into executive insights, and lead cross-functional efforts with Risk, Finance, Legal and Communications.

The role emphasizes climate-related finance methodologies, governance, board materials, and stakeholder engagement to drive enterprise implementation and external

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in climate strategy, sustainability, public policy, consulting, financial services or a related field.
• Strong understanding of climate-related financial risks and opportunities, climate-related finance, disclosure frameworks and financial sector regulation.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into executive-ready recommendations and practical business solutions.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent strategic initiatives and competing priorities.
• Excellent writing, analytical, presentation and communication skills, including experience preparing Board and executive-level materials.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across business lines and corporate functions.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of Scotiabank’s climate strategy, adaptation and resilience priorities, and executive-level strategic initiatives.
• Translate emerging climate, energy transition, regulatory and market developments into clear insights, recommendations and executive-ready briefing materials.
• Develop the Bank’s climate adaptation and resilience approach through research, benchmarking, stakeholder engagement and strategic recommendations.
• Developing client engagement frameworks, sector guidance, practical tools and training to enable bankers to identify climate-related risks and opportunities and support client conversations.
• Leading the development and continuous improvement of climate-related finance methodologies, governance and reporting, including Scotiabank’s Energy Supply Ratio (ESR) and other climate-related finance commitments.
• Supporting dashboards, management reporting and governance processes that enable senior leadership oversight of climate-related initiatives.
• Developing Board materials, executive briefings, public disclosures, speaking notes, issues notes and thought leadership content for internal and external audiences.
• Supporting enterprise-wide projects involving business lines, Risk, Finance, Legal, Communications, Government Relations and other partners, including governance, stakeholder coordination and implementation.
• Designing and delivering climate-related training and educational resources to build capability across business lines and support enterprise implementation.
• Monitoring emerging climate, energy transition and sustainable finance trends, regulatory developments and peer practices to identify strategic implications for the Bank.

Skills

Climate strategy

Stakeholder management

Project management

Executive communication

Public policy

Financial services

Sustainability reporting

Education

Undergraduate degree

Postgraduate degree

Job description

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Title: Senior Manager, Climate Change [12 Month Contract]

Requisition ID: 270938
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Role

Scotiabank’s Global Sustainable Business (GSB) team is seeking a Senior Manager, Climate Change to support the Bank’s response to climate- and energy transition-related opportunities and risks. The role partners with business lines and corporate functions to advance climate strategy, adaptation and resilience initiatives, client engagement programs, climate-related finance methodologies and enterprise thought leadership.Reporting to the Director, Climate & Energy Transition, the Senior Manager will translate emerging climate, energy transition, regulatory and market developments into executive insights, practical tools and client-focused solutions that support business strategy, risk management and the Bank’s long-term objectives.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will be involved in:

• Supporting the development and implementation of Scotiabank’s climate strategy, adaptation and resilience priorities, and executive-level strategic initiatives.
• Translating emerging climate, energy transition, regulatory and market developments into clear insights, recommendations and executive-ready briefing materials.
• Developing the Bank’s climate adaptation and resilience approach through research, benchmarking, stakeholder engagement and strategic recommendations.
• Developing client engagement frameworks, sector guidance, practical tools and training to enable bankers to identify climate-related risks and opportunities and support client conversations.
• Leading the development and continuous improvement of climate-related finance methodologies, governance and reporting, including Scotiabank’s Energy Supply Ratio (ESR) and other climate-related finance commitments.
• Supporting dashboards, management reporting and governance processes that enable senior leadership oversight of climate-related initiatives.
• Developing Board materials, executive briefings, public disclosures, speaking notes, issues notes and thought leadership content for internal and external audiences.
• Supporting business lines with sustainability-related expertise, as appropriate.
• Supporting enterprise-wide projects involving business lines, Risk, Finance, Legal, Communications, Government Relations and other partners, including governance, stakeholder coordination and implementation.
• Designing and delivering climate-related training and educational resources to build capability across business lines and support enterprise implementation.
• Monitoring emerging climate, energy transition and sustainable finance trends, regulatory developments and peer practices to identify strategic implications for the Bank.

Impact:

• Contribute to the Bank’s climate strategy and support decisions that influence clients, business lines and senior leadership.
• Operate at the intersection of strategy, policy, client engagement, executive communications and implementation.
• Strengthen enterprise climate capabilities while supporting practical business outcomes.
• Support the Bank’s external positioning through public disclosures, thought leadership and strategic communications.
• Support high-profile strategic initiatives with visibility across senior leadership.
• Contribute to climate strategy, client engagement, climate-related finance and enterprise thought leadership at one of Canada’s leading international banks.
• Collaborate with leaders across Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Risk, Finance, Legal, Communications and Government Relations.
• Support enterprise decision-making, client engagement and external thought leadership through strategic and practical deliverables.
• Work within a collaborative team environment focused on practical climate and energy transition solutions, continuous learning and impact.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We’d love to work with you if you have the following:

• 7+ years of experience in climate strategy, sustainability, public policy, consulting, financial services or a related field.
• Strong understanding of climate-related financial risks and opportunities, climate-related finance, disclosure frameworks and financial sector regulation.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into executive-ready recommendations and practical business solutions.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent strategic initiatives and competing priorities.
• Excellent writing, analytical, presentation and communication skills, including experience preparing Board and executive-level materials.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across business lines and corporate functions.
• Undergraduate degree required; postgraduate degree and experience supporting senior executives or Board reporting are considered assets.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
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