Strategic HR Partner for Global Risk Management

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking a Director, HR Business Partner for Global Risk Management in Toronto. You will partner with senior leaders to shape people strategies that support business priorities, regulatory requirements, transformation initiatives, and long-term workforce needs.

You will build high-performing teams with COEs and HR Services to deliver practical, insight-led solutions. In this role, you will translate business priorities, design strategies to attract and develop top talent, and coach

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years in HR leadership roles, ideally with complex/regulated environments.
• Strategic influence: ability to influence senior leaders in complex, high-stakes decisions.
• Data-driven decision making: leverage workforce data to drive strategies and outcomes.
• Deep knowledge of talent management, organizational design, succession planning, engagement, and analytics.
• Experience with AI tools and HR technologies to drive innovation and future-readiness.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to shape people strategies aligned to business priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Translate business priorities into actionable HR solutions and workforce design.
• Lead HR initiatives supporting transformation, digital adoption, and workforce modernization.
• Coach leaders to strengthen performance, inclusion, and accountability across functions.
• Embed HR practices that uphold risk culture and ethical standards.

Skills

HR Leadership

Strategic Influence

Data Analytics

Talent Management

Organizational Design

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

AI & HR Tech

Education

CHRP/CHRL designation

Tools

HRIS

People Analytics

Job description

Scotiabank is seeking a Director, HR Business Partner for Global Risk Management in Toronto. You will partner with senior leaders to shape people strategies that support business priorities, regulatory requirements, transformation initiatives, and long-term workforce needs.

You will build high-performing teams with COEs and HR Services to deliver practical, insight-led solutions. In this role, you will translate business priorities, design strategies to attract and develop top talent, and coach