Director, Enterprise Strategy - Global Banking & Markets (GBM

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

The Scotiabank Strategy group is a central team focused on shaping the Bank’s strategic agenda, considering both enterprise-wide and business / function-specific strategic questions and opportunities.

Reporting to the Vice President, Enterprise Strategy, the Director, Enterprise Strategy – Global Banking and Markets (GBM) plays a critical role in supporting the development, execution, and monitoring of GBM strategy within the context of the Bank’s overall strategic framework. The Director works closely with GBM leadership, Enterprise Strategy partners, and Corporate Functions to deliver strategic insights, support strategic planning, and lead priority strategy-related initiatives and deep dives across GBM.

The incumbent brings strong strategy development, sound banking acumen, working knowledge of and experience working with Global Banking & Markets (i.e., Corporate & Investment Banking and Capital Markets) and the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders. The role focuses on shaping strategic direction, translating strategic direction into actionable initiatives, providing analytical rigor, and ensuring strategies are practical, measurable, and executable.

• Support the development and refresh of GBM strategy in alignment with the Bank’s enterprise strategy, helping to "connect the dots" across business lines and corporate functions.
• Lead discrete strategic work streams and targeted deep dives across GBM strategic priorities, including growth, profitability, client experience, and operating model initiatives.
• Identify, assess, and evaluate strategic opportunities and issues specific to GBM, including implications of market trends, competitive dynamics, regulatory developments, and emerging risks.
• Support the annual GBM strategic planning process, including preparation of analysis and materials for Executive Management and the Board, ensuring alignment with enterprise processes and requirements.
• Provide structured analytical support and strategic recommendations to senior leaders, under the guidance of the VP.
• Design and oversee execution roadmaps for GBM strategic initiatives, working closely with cross-functional partners to ensure alignment, momentum, and delivery against milestones.
• Design strategic KPIs and tracking mechanisms to monitor progress against GBM strategic objectives.
• Conduct benchmarking and competitive analysis against local and global peers to identify performance gaps, opportunities, and emerging best practices.
• Monitor execution risks, dependencies, and trade-offs, and elevate issues with clear options and recommendations.
• Support periodic assessments of GBM’s strategic positioning, operating model, and performance outcomes.

• Act as a thought partner to GBM and enterprise leaders by providing effective challenge, fresh perspectives, and fact-based insights on strategic priorities and must-win initiatives.
• Synthesize complex analysis into clear, compelling stories and recommendations tailored to executive audiences.
• Contribute to the preparation and facilitation of GBM and enterprise strategy offsites, planning sessions, and leadership workshops.
• Stay current on global capital markets, investment banking trends, and broader financial services developments to inform strategic thinking.

• Build strong working relationships with GBM leadership, enterprise strategy colleagues, and partners across finance, risk, technology, and other corporate functions.
• Bridge silos and enable alignment across teams to support execution of GBM priorities.
• Act as a trusted partner to senior executives, helping them clarify priorities and translate strategy into execution.
• Lead and mentor junior strategy resources and contribute to building a high-performing, inclusive strategy team.
• Support talent development through coaching, feedback, and knowledge sharing.
• Perform all…