Senior Manager, Strategy - Data & Analytics

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager for Data & Analytics Strategy. This pivotal role involves driving strategy adoption, managing complex projects, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance decision-making processes. Applicants should have a strong background in business or engineering, with proven experience in data analysis and strategic planning. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and engage with senior management on critical initiatives.

Benefits

Inclusive and accessible workplace

Non-standard work hours flexibility

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-MBA or 5+ years post-undergraduate experience.
• Ability to deliver results in a dynamic business environment.
• Proven experience in analytical roles in a technology-driven setting.

Responsibilities

• Support execution and delivery of complex programs and projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align priorities and deliverables.
• Manage multiple workstreams and lead problem-solving sessions.

Skills

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Excellent communication

MS Office proficiency

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Education

Educational background in business or engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

CID&A Group is at the forefront of leveraging AI, data and analytics to drive informed decision-making and innovation. The Senior Manager, Data & Analytics Strategy, will play a pivotal role in driving the creation and adoption of our strategy and supporting the execution of strategic initiatives and transformative programs.

Purpose

The Senior Manager, Data & Analytics Strategy will be responsible for driving the creation and adoption of our strategy and supporting the execution of strategic initiatives and transformative programs.

Responsibilities

Specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Supports execution and delivery of complex programs and projects with proven ability to engage at all levels of the organization and to articulate progress to Senior Leadership
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align priorities, deliverables and drive accountability across teams
• Design strategic program roadmaps and frameworks, partnering with cross-functional teams across CID&A and stakeholders across the Bank
• Develop and maintain program monitoring and reporting, including defining key milestones and performance metrics
• Drive agenda and content creation for monthly program Steering Committee meetings, and other Executive Committees
• Lead in creation of strategy content and providing advisory support for Senior Leadership
• Develop clear, compelling, and visually sophisticated PowerPoint presentations that distill complex analyses into Executive-ready narratives, supporting strategic decision making
• Perform strategic, business and competitive analysis, and propose recommendations
• Manage multiple workstreams, including leading problem-solving sessions, workshops and interviews with cross-functional stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Support the crafting, and building out of adoption, of CID&A strategy, across AI, Data and Analytics
• Assist with organizing strategy offsites for senior management

Strategic Support

• Assist in working with Senior Leadership on content for internal and external events, such as townhalls, presentations, and speaking engagements
• Work with Global and Program Communications team to ensure CID&A messaging aligns to the Bank’s strategy.
• Contributes to, and reviews, reports and updates to executive leadership

Risk Culture

• Direct day-to-day activities in a manner consistent with the Bank’s risk culture and the relevant risk appetite statement and limits. Communicate the Bank’s risk culture and risk appetite statement throughout their teams.
• Create an environment in which his/her team pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, 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.

Qualifications

• Educational background in business or engineering
• 2+ years post-MBA or 5+ years post-undergraduate experience in Corporate Strategy, Consulting or Data & Analytics
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic business environment with demanding timelines
• Proven experience in strategic planning, data analysis and analytical roles, preferably in a technology-driven environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and compelling messages
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and possess exceptional PowerPoint skills
• Effectively manage and motivate teams, stakeholders, working groups to achieve goals
• Drive to succeed with bias towards action and ability to navigate large organizations and build collaborative relationships; Proven ability to engage and manage stakeholders in a complex, matrixed environment
• Strong curiosity to learn with adaptive and creative mindset

Working Conditions

• Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence.

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.