GBM Risk Governance & Insights Director

Scotiabank; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank in Dallas seeks a senior GBM risk professional to oversee new initiatives and provide executive-level BI dashboards. You will partner with business lines, control functions, and senior management to drive governance and risk awareness across the capital markets platform.

You will prepare executive materials, monitor milestones, and communicate strategic insights to management committees. Strong data, analytics, and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field; Master’s degree/designation asset.
• 15+ years in financial services with deep capital markets knowledge.
• Extensive risk management experience—financial and non-financial.
• Proficient in SQL, relational databases, data modeling, ETL; skilled with BI tools and scripting (Python/Java).
• Knowledge of global capital markets regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide second line oversight for new initiatives across GBM, collaborating with business lines and control functions.
• Prepare concise materials and executive reporting for governance and escalation.
• Track initiative milestones, approvals and remediation actions to ensure governance adherence.
• Synthesize risk and business information into clear reports for executives and board stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Relational databases

Data modeling

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Master’s degree or equivalent designation (asset)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SSRS

Job description

Scotiabank in Dallas seeks a senior GBM risk professional to oversee new initiatives and provide executive-level BI dashboards. You will partner with business lines, control functions, and senior management to drive governance and risk awareness across the capital markets platform.

You will prepare executive materials, monitor milestones, and communicate strategic insights to management committees. Strong data, analytics, and leadership skills are essential.