Strategic Initiatives & Insights Lead

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager of Strategic Projects & Business Insights to lead cross‑functional initiatives within Global Insurance, turning data into strategic actions and executive‑level recommendations.

You will steer business cases, dashboards, and AI‑assisted analysis, partnering with Data, Technology, and AI teams to deliver measurable benefits while maintaining governance and risk controls.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree is considered an asset.
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing complex strategy, transformation, or tech initiatives.
• Experience in financial services, insurance, or regulated industries is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable business insights and executive recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives from scoping through implementation and benefits realization.
• Develop project plans with objectives, deliverables, milestones, budgets, and success measures.
• Monitor scope, schedule, costs, risks, quality, and outcomes with stakeholder alignment.
• Escalate issues and provide practical recommendations to support decision-making.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Project management

Data analysis

AI literacy

Power BI

Excel

Education

Graduate degree (asset)

7+ years in strategy/transformation

Tools

Power BI

Excel

AI tools

Job description

Scotiabank in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager of Strategic Projects & Business Insights to lead cross‑functional initiatives within Global Insurance, turning data into strategic actions and executive‑level recommendations.

You will steer business cases, dashboards, and AI‑assisted analysis, partnering with Data, Technology, and AI teams to deliver measurable benefits while maintaining governance and risk controls.