Manager, Policy & Process Design

Requisition ID: 194751
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

TheManager- PPDreports to a Senior Manager while operating in a team based environment. The role supports GRM's strategic vision by managing key projects, with focus on the development and implementation of Business Banking Credit Risk policies, processes, and guidelines, while ensuring global regulatory and Bank requirements are met.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

Process Development

• Manage the design and implementation of new, or existing Business Banking Credit Risk processes and guidelines. This is a significant undertaking and requires the incumbent to:
  • Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations, and provide recommendations to senior management and executives;
  • Work closely with stakeholders and executives to obtain consensus while ensuring any changes comply with underlying laws and regulatory requirements across applicable business lines and jurisdictions, and align with other policies and processes in place in the Bank;
  • Have very strong writing and presentation skills, and the ability to distill complex subjects down to facilitate decision-making at the executive level and implementation at the operational level (through communication, documentation, and training sessions);
• Design improvements to documentation and communication protocols to improve stakeholder access to policy and process guidance.

Information Management

• Investigate documentation gaps with process owners and implement updates to Business Banking credit risk process documents (e.g. Credit Administration Handbooks, Credit Presentation Guidelines, etc.).
• Ensure all content on the GRM Document Library is up to date and relevant, working with content owners when updates are required. Action all update requests.

Strategic Planning and Project Execution

• Lead projects related to the development of, and compliance to, Business Banking Credit Risk processes, improving operational efficiency.
• Develop strategies and execution plans to meet changing requirements, ensuring processes adapt as required.

Communication:

• Manage key elements of the GRM PPD communication infrastructure, including distribution lists.
• Coordinate distribution of memos to communicate changes to, or reinforcement of, credit risk processes, both for GRM PPD and external stakeholders.
• Assist in coordinating and managing key Business Banking Credit Risk internal and external events for both local and international audiences (e.g. Town Halls, Rotman event, etc.).

Compliance Reporting

• Manage GRM Business Banking Credit Risk input into the annual GRM Self-Assessment, and the quarterly and annual Compliance Risk & Controls Assessment.

Leadership

• Support the creation of an environment where change is embraced as a positive, energizing constant, and redirecting focus quickly as priorities change.
• Through leadership, coaching, and mentorship, contribute to the development of a team that is engaged and interested in its work, develops creative solutions, and shows enthusiasm when undertaking new challenges
• Actively contribute to strategic priorities and initiatives by challenging the status quo, identifying improvement opportunities, and meeting established project timelines
• Provide effective change leadership through communications and advancement of process changes, including working with cross-functional teams of internal resources to achieve established objectives.
• Build effective working relationships with other GRM units (including Credit units, Enterprise Risk, and Compliance), the Business Lines (including Banking units), Human Resources, and Audit.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have experience with:

• Post-Secondary Education completed, preferably in Finance, Business Administration or related experience.
• Knowledge of the Bank's existing risk management policies, procedures, tools, and audit disciplines, including the Bank's risk rating systems. The incumbent must also have a broad knowledge of the business conducted by the Bank and its units globally.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong strategic influencing and communication skills both written and oral.
• Thorough knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Word, PowerBI, and Tableau.
• Project management skills and disciplines.
• The Bank's global operations are rapidly developing with high rate of change and evolving standards and leading practices; therefore, the incumbent is required to maintain a current awareness of regulatory and best practice developments.
• Significant reliance is placed on the incumbent to communicate his/her assessment to the all stakeholders effectively and constructively. The incumbent will also be required to communicate with GRM senior management.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team, surrounded by innovative thinkers
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• Work in an Ecosystem; a bright, modern space where you'll have access to group seating, offices, collaboration spaces, a cafeteria with different options daily, a bistro, and more
• Hybrid Work Environment

This position is located in downtown Toronto

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
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. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.