Senior Manager GTB Business Risk

Requisition

Salary Range:

- Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

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

Global Transaction Banking

Global Transaction Banking (GTB) is the payments and transaction engine of Scotiabank. We support Small Business, Commercial and Corporate clients with effective treasury management solutions coupled with a best-in-class service model, making it easy for clients to do business with us.

As businesses build their digital capabilities and transform their operating models, their payment needs are evolving too. Boasting a unique global footprint, GTB's comprehensive suite of innovative banking solutions help our business clients generate operational efficiencies, streamline and simplify payments, improve working capital performance, and mitigate financial risk.

At Scotiabank, we embrace your strengths, ideas, and ambitions. GTB is a fast-growing team with a focus on the Americas, particularly Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and we are seeking top tier talent to complement our organization.

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

Purpose

The Senior Manager, Business Risk plays a critical role in the success of Global Transaction Banking's (GTB) Non‑Financial Risk Programs. In this role, you will support the Director, GTB Business Risk in implementing operational risk framework tools, strengthening GTB's control environment, and ensuring effective, reliable management controls across the organization. You will partner closely with business lines, technology groups, and control/support units to improve risk management practices, enhance oversight, and support key enterprise programs.

What You'll Do:

* Support the Risk & Control Self‑Assessment (RCSA) program, including scope reviews, data gathering, and tracking/coordination of outstanding action plans.

* Provide guidance and partnership to business and technology teams through the New Initiative Risk Assessment (NIRA) process, including preparation of materials for NIRA Committee reviews.

* Ensure Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for GTB and significant business units are updated, documented, and supported with robust rationale.

* Participate in Scenario Analysis, including documentation, research, and analysis of internal and external operational loss events.

* Guide contract owners on Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) requirements, including Inherent Risk Questionnaires and due diligence activities.

* Support the Enterprise Regulatory Compliance Management (eRCM) program by reviewing regulatory obligations, mapping requirements to business units, and assisting in the identification of relevant controls.

* Review Assessable Units and Assessable Categories (AUACs) and assist teams in completing CRCA questionnaires; identify and challenge Major Change Events that impact responses.

* Prepare materials for the GTB Core Risk Committee (CRC) and provide leadership updates on Audit, Compliance, RCSA, NIRA, KRIs, operational risks, and fraud events.

* Contribute to the development and communication of processes that support policy implementation.

* Assist with audit and regulatory examination preparation, including information gathering and response development.

* Support GTB Operational Resiliency initiatives.

* Identify opportunities to enhance controls and improve process efficiency.

* Support management with ad‑hoc projects and special assignments as needed.

What You'll Bring:

* A university degree in a relevant field; an MBA, CFA, or equivalent professional designation is considered a strong asset.

* You bring a minimum of five years' experience in internal controls, operational risk, or related areas-preferably within capital markets or a complex financial services environment.

* Strong understanding of control design, operational risk frameworks, regulatory requirements, and governance processes. You know how to assess and strengthen controls in dynamic,…