Global Real Estate Strategy Director

Scotiabank; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank's Global Banking and Markets division seeks a Director of Real Estate Strategy to shape the enterprise-wide portfolio and long-term location plan. You will lead strategic analysis, market intelligence, and capital planning to optimize the global real estate footprint.

You will partner with Finance, Operations, Legal, HR and regional leadership to ensure compliant, cost-effective strategies that support growth, risk management, and sustainable value creation across 2,100+ locations and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive real estate strategy or portfolio management experience.
• Experience in global enterprise settings and complex organizations.
• Strong knowledge of leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions.

Responsibilities

• Lead global real estate strategy aligned to enterprise priorities.
• Oversee portfolio optimization, acquisitions, dispositions, lease strategy.
• Provide market intelligence and analysis to support decisions.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure feasible, compliant strategies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Market intelligence

Financial modelling

Portfolio management

Vendor management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Urban Planning, or equivalent

Job description

Scotiabank's Global Banking and Markets division seeks a Director of Real Estate Strategy to shape the enterprise-wide portfolio and long-term location plan. You will lead strategic analysis, market intelligence, and capital planning to optimize the global real estate footprint.

You will partner with Finance, Operations, Legal, HR and regional leadership to ensure compliant, cost-effective strategies that support growth, risk management, and sustainable value creation across 2,100+ locations and