Senior Manager Portfolio Governance

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Senior Manager Portfolio Governance to enhance its Enterprise Portfolio Reporting. The role involves managing project portfolios, supporting governance processes, and leveraging operational expertise to align with corporate strategies. Ideal candidates bring strong analytical and leadership skills, with experience in project management and banking. Join a collaborative environment focused on client relationships and delivering exceptional results.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Employee Share Ownership Program

Pension Plan Matching

Health Benefits from day one

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Banking or corporate strategy preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage reviews of the IB Project Portfolio including health, risks, and dependencies.
• Lead meetings with Divisional and Local teams on strategic initiatives.
• Conduct analyses and provide insights for decision-making.

Skills

Project management expertise

Operational expertise

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Customer Focus

Spanish fluency

Tools

CA PPM

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

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Requisition ID: 226184

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

Provides strategic support for Enterprise Portfolio Reporting (EPMO) function in Global Finance. The incumbent is responsible for contributing to the goals, plans, governance and execution of strategic initiatives in the IB Portfolio being delivered in support of the Bank’s business strategies and objectives.

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

• Manages reviews of the IB Project Portfolio in terms of health, risks, issues and dependencies across all areas, including:
• Developing interactions with partners across multiple segments and business lines
  
  

(e.g. Commercial / Corporate / Retail / Small Business / Wealth Management / Insurance)

• Leading recurring meetings with the Divisional and Local teams to follow-up on strategic initiatives under their scope
• Conducting analysis and articulating insights and recommendations about the IB investment portfolio and its individual projects
• Leveraging knowledge of key technology platforms and branch/non-Branch systems (e.g. Scotia Pro, Scotia Globe, CRM etc.) and software programs, (i.e. MS Project, MS Office suite)
• Manages the delivery of the portfolio prioritization methodology by:
• Assessing opportunity areas
• Conducting reviews to prioritize the portfolio based on alignment to the Bank’s strategic priorities and stakeholder requirements
• Developing and articulating recommendations to improve business impact
• Actively identifies and addresses change requirements for processes and initiatives to improve IB’s business performance and portfolio governance
• Supports governance and approval process for Business and Strategic Investments, as required, including:
• Supporting executives with preparation of materials and adherence to portfolio governance processes
• Supporting and coordinating financial reviews
• Conducting analyses to support funding committees with insights required for decision-making
• Manages the maintenance and deployment of portfolio management tool (CA PPM) and processes to provide a reliable, controlled environment for project and portfolio reporting, including
• Supporting Delivery Managers with ongoing input into CA PPM
• Leading/supporting internal operational processes required for portfolio integrity (e.g., meta data and financials)
• Directly contributing to the production of monthly/quarterly portfolio reporting in various formats (e.g. BI, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Supports and encourages a customer focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge. Provides service excellence through leadership and counsel to International Banking teams and local PMO’s, engaging in regular discussions improving the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the project planning and execution:
• Providing guidance and insight to local recommendations and portfolio management
• Ensuring adherence to EPMO and Enterprise minimum governance standards
• Actively pursues effective and efficient planning and execution of IB Portfolio Projects, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct
• Develops day-to-day activities in a manner consistent with the Bank’s risk culture and the relevant risk appetite statement and limits. Communicates the Bank’s risk culture and risk appetite statement throughout the team
  
  

Skills

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

• Project management and operational expertise
• 3+ years of experience in cost reduction/productivity improvement, experience in Banking, corporate strategy or prior consulting experience preferred
• Strong business acumen and organizational skills
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual problem-solving skills combined with outstanding business acumen and attention to detail
• Exceptional organization and project management skills, with the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal for interacting with offices with varying cross cultural and language differences
• Advanced leadership skills in Building Strategic Relationships and Customer Focus
• Desire to work in a hands-on team environment
• Experience in CA PPM tool
• Spanish language fluency is required
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.
  
  

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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.

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