Director, Insights & Analytics, IT Risk
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
Scotiabank
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
IT Project Manager
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Management
IT Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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In this role, you will:
Own on-time accurate generation of all current and committed Board and Management KRI metrics, including the reporting of these metrics into risk committees and regulatory routines.Drive continuous improvement of existing KRIs to improve efficiency, quality, granularity and usability of KRI metrics.Design and implement a new Data Lake to support more frequent and more granular metric development.Create new self-service drilldown capabilities for actional reporting.Develop new metrics in close partnership with Metric Owners.Drive innovation and continuous improvement in delivery practices, leveraging automation, data insights, and modern engineering principles.Establish governance practices that align with enterprise standards, address 2
LOD challenge, and meet Board/regulatory expectations.Proactively identify and address risks, dependencies, and challenges to support successful outcomes.Provide transparent and meaningful reporting to senior executives on commitments to plan.Own the creation and closure of all audit, risk, and self-identified issues within the Insights & Analytics space.Build trusted relationships with partners/leaders across all three lines of defense.Demonstrate the ability to anticipate potential concerns from key partners and influence manage across conflicting viewpoints.Communicate credibly and effectively both verbally and in writing with senior executives (across all three lines of defense), technical Metric Owners, regulators and board members.Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of delivery professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and shared accountability.Encourage continuous learning and adoption of best practices, including agile and hybrid methodologies.Promote cross-functional collaboration and integration across teams, functions, and geographies.Manage resource planning and team priorities.Own all vendor partnerships.Lead and drive a customer focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.Direct day-to-day activities in a manner consistent with the Bank’s risk culture and the relevant risk appetite statement and limits. Communicates the Bank’s risk culture and risk appetite statement throughout their teams.Create an environment in which their team pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.Build a high performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviours; communicating vison/values/business strategy; and, managing succession and development planning for the team.Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:
12+ years of progressive leadership experience data, development and/or transformation roles within financial services or similarly complex industries.Detail- and action-oriented with a proven track record of delivering fit-for-purpose solutions as committed.Strong understanding of technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, regulatory environment, and risk management practices.Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills with ability to engage senior executives and diverse stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and inspire large teams in complex, matrixed organizations.University degree in Business, Technology, or related field.What's in it for you?
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all…
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