Senior Manager, Global Finance Communications

Scotiabank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Manager for Finance Communications in Toronto. This role involves leading communications related to quarterly reporting, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a degree in journalism or communications and at least 8 years of experience in a corporate communications role. This position offers a mix of in-office and remote work on a 20-month contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in corporate communications or investor relations.
• Expert communication skills and exceptional writing abilities.
• Strong knowledge of financial services and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive communications for Global Finance and LCGS departments.
• Manage quarterly reporting communications and develop key messages.
• Partner with Corporate Secretary’s office for the Annual General Meeting.

Skills

Corporate communications

Investor relations

Fluency in French and/or Spanish

Project management

Education

Degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience

Job description

Requisition ID: 231906

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

Purpose

As a member of the Enterprise Communications team within Global Corporate Affairs, the Senior Manager, Finance Communications leads the planning, development and delivery of communications related to the Bank’s quarterly and annual reporting, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and regulatory initiatives. The Senior Manager also leads executive communications for the Bank's Global Finance department and Group Head and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as well as the Legal, Corporate Governance, and Security (LCGS) department and Executive Vice President and General Counsel (GC).

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

• Leads executive and internal communications for the Bank's Global Finance and LCGS departments, and the CFO and GC, including Town Halls and all-team communications.
• Manages the Bank’s quarterly reporting communications, including preparing news releases for distribution, developing key messages/Q&As, and coordinating leader guides and other resources.
• Leads the announcement of M&A transactions across the Bank by developing strategic communication plans, materials and work back schedules and executing on communications.
• Partners with the Corporate Secretary’s office on delivering the Annual General Meeting.
• Acts as project manager for the communications workstream of significant enterprise regulatory initiatives, including developing communications playbooks, strategies and testing documentation for financial regulators, and consulting on best communications practices for business partners across the Bank.
• Supports broader enterprise-wide communications initiatives as required.

Do you have the skills to enable you to be successful in this role? We would love to work with you if you have:

• Degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent job experience.
• Minimum of eight (8) years experience in a corporate communications or investor relations role in a complex, dynamic, knowledge-based environment.
• Experience with Investor Relations or other financial communications in a highly-regulated environment.
• Ability and willingness to work non-standard hours, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Fluency in French and/or Spanish is an asset
• Expert communication skills and exceptional writing abilities.
• Demonstrated financial acumen.
• Strong attention to detail and proven excellence in project management.
• Strong knowledge of the financial services industry and/or a highly-regulated business.
• A high degree of comfort briefing, supporting, and engaging with senior decision-makers or C-suite executives.
• Proven ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships with colleagues across a range of functions.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment, with an ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and work independently.
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to take on tasks outside of core responsibilities.
• A commitment to curiosity, and professional and personal growth.

Working Conditions/Other:

• Mix of in-office and remote work, non-standard hours are a common occurrence.
• Temp, full-time: 20 Month Contract position.

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.