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Scotiabank Senior Manager, Business Risk Management in Dallas, Texas
Senior Manager, Business Risk Management
Requisition ID: 253103
Employee Referral Program – Potential Reward: $3,500.00
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Global Banking and Markets
Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world.
Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious & metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.
Be part of an innovative, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition for every future!
Purpose
Identify and mitigate operational risk across GBM by strengthening Front Office control design and effectiveness, promoting strong risk ownership, and partnering with Control and Support Functions to drive consistent, sustainable control outcomes.
What You'll Do
Domain Expertise
Deep expertise across Global Capital Markets, Corporate and Investment Banking and/or Global Transaction Banking, with strong business acumen and a comprehensive understanding of financial products, trade lifecycle flows, and end to end operating models.
Proven track record designing, implementing, and strengthening risk and control frameworks, including:
• Front Office Supervision frameworks, supported by clear and practical written supervisory procedures
• Risk and Control Self Assessments, with hands on First Line execution and oversight
• Operational Risk Event identification, analysis, and remediation
• Strengthening Front Office control design and effectiveness, while partnering with Control and Support Functions to drive consistent, sustainable control outcomes
Front Office Risk and Control Framework
• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of the Front Office risk and control framework, with a focus on Front Office Supervision.
• Provide hands on oversight of control execution, including written supervisory procedures, ensuring alignment with operational risk policy and regulatory expectations.
• Partner across the three lines of defense to drive consistent risk identification, assessment, and issue remediation.
• Support regulatory and audit engagements through coordinated, accurate, and timely responses.
Leadership and Communication
• Lead and develop high performing teams across in person, remote, and hybrid environments, promoting inclusive leadership and diversity of thought to foster constructive challenge and stronger outcomes.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement by aligning team objectives with enterprise risk priorities, while guiding teams through high pressure regulatory reviews and audits with clear roles, disciplined execution, and timely delivery.
• Coach and mentor talent to deepen expertise in risk management, control execution, and stakeholder engagement.
• Apply thoughtful challenge and strategic influence to drive ownership and execution
Collaboration and Influence
• Partner effectively across the three lines of defense to ensure alignment and consistency in risk practice
• Partner across Control and Support Functions, with a strong focus on Technology, to identify and manage IT and data risks, including third party dependencies and business continuity resilience.
• Influence key stakeholders by applying industry best practices and building compelling, business focused cases for risk and control enhancements
Additional Highlights
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience of non‑financial risk and regulatory requirements
• Broad experience across operational, compliance, and business risk, enabling high‑quality risk assessment, control execution, and continuous improvement, including proactive control enhancements and process efficiencies.
What You'll Bring
• Series 24 license preferred, with five or more years of financial services experience focused on Global Capital Markets, Corporate and Investment Banking, and/or Global Transaction Banking
• Strong understanding of financial products, front‑to‑back processes, and business operations, with deep knowledge of operational risk frameworks including Front Office Supervision, scenario analysis, issue management, and operational risk events.
• Proven experience designing and maintaining risk governance tools, including control libraries, policies, and procedures.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Finance or a related business discipline.
Interested?
If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!
At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.
What's in it for you?
Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.
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Location(s): United States : Texas : Dallas
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