Senior Manager, Governance Retail, Risk Appetite (12 Months Term position)

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas seeks a Risk Management professional in Toronto to drive the risk appetite strategy and enhance risk culture. The role involves monitoring risks, collaborating with stakeholders, and preparing materials for governance forums. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in related fields and strong communication skills. Join a team committed to results in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Inclusive environment

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in compliance, operational risk, audit, risk technology, or related areas.
• A keen eye for detail and curiosity to explore complex issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the Bank's risk appetite framework.
• Track key risk indicators and ensure timely escalation of deviations.
• Prepare insightful materials for risk governance forums.

Skills

Compliance

Operational risk

Audit

Risk technology

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Requisition ID: 227220

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

As a key member of the Enterprise Risk team, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the Global Governance and Global Risk Management teams, as well as business lines across the Bank’s international footprint. This is your opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking risk culture that supports innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth.

This role belongs, supports and works closely with all the members of the Global Governance team, and interacts frequently with Global Risk Management team members, business lines across the Bank’s footprint, and any other stakeholders as required.

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

• Drive Risk Appetite Strategy: Support the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the Bank’s risk appetite framework, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and regulatory expectations.
• Monitor and Analyze Risk: Track key risk indicators (KRIs), early warning thresholds (EWTs), and risk limits—ensuring timely escalation and reporting of deviations.
• Collaborate Across the Bank: Partner with stakeholders across business lines and functions to identify, assess, and manage risks effectively.
• Support Governance and Decision-Making: Prepare insightful materials for risk governance forums and provide guidance on risk appetite adherence.
• Enhance Risk Culture: Promote awareness of the Bank’s risk appetite and culture in day-to-day decision-making.
• Maintain Process Excellence: Keep documentation up to date and support continuous improvement of risk processes.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if you have:

• 3+ years of experiencein compliance, operational risk, audit, risk technology, or related areas.
• Akeen eye for detailand a natural curiosity to explore and understand complex issues.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative mindset with excellentinterpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Time management and multitasking abilities, with a focus on delivering results in a team-oriented environment.

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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.