Senior Manager - Regulatory Risk & Governance

Scotiabank; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank seeks a Senior Manager for their Global Finance, Regulatory Risk Governance team. This role involves executing initiatives that ensure compliance across Canada while fostering a risk-aware culture. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in finance and a CPA designation, with a focus on collaboration and training.

Benefits

Competitive rewards including bonuses

Share programs and health benefits

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Finance, Audit, or Risk environments.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and internal controls.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of the RCM framework for business activities.
• Conduct risk-related assessments and optimizations.
• Design and deliver training on regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Visualization skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

CPA designation

Job description

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Join a purpose-driven, high-performing team

Contribute to the success of the Global Finance, Regulatory Risk Governance group (1B) by executing and delivering specific goals and initiatives. Ensure all activities comply with regulations, policies, and internal controls across Canada, IB, GWM, and GBM. The Senior Manager will review controls, analyze issues, identify root causes, and develop solutions, including implementation.

This role provides guidance and challenge to ensure adherence to operational, regulatory, and conduct risks, within a hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the implementation of the RCM framework tailored to each business activity.
2. Review policies and procedures regularly for compliance and adequacy.
3. Handle risk-related matters including control assessments, KRI monitoring, RCSA, event reporting, and third-party risk management.
4. Collaborate with Finance, Audit, and Compliance teams to optimize risk models and respond to audit findings.
5. Design and deliver training on regulatory compliance and policies.
6. Promote a risk-aware culture aligned with the bank’s risk appetite and values.
7. Ensure effective day-to-day controls and foster a customer-focused, inclusive, and high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Finance, Audit, or Risk environments.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, banking products, and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, visualization, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under tight deadlines.

What We Offer

• Inclusive, collaborative environment that values creativity and success.
• Competitive rewards including bonuses, share programs, pension, and health benefits.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Scotiabank is committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.