Requisition ID: 258333

ScotiaMcLeod, a cornerstone of Scotia Wealth Management®, is a full-service wealth management firm with a proud history dating back to 1921. Known for service excellence, trusted advice, and a collaborative culture, we’re committed to helping clients grow and protect their wealth by understanding their complete financial picture—life, family, business, and future.

Our signature Enriched Thinking® approach brings together investment, wealth planning, and advisory specialists to deliver truly personalized solutions. You’ll be supported by an innovative, team-based environment that values integrity, client focus, and continuous growth.

At ScotiaMcLeod, you’re not just building a career—you’re joining a firm where ideas spark, collaboration thrives, and you’re empowered to reach your full potential while making a real impact in your clients' lives.

Purpose

The ScotiaMcLeod Senior Manager, Strategic Business Initiatives identifies, develops and leads the implementation of high-impact projects and strategies that support ScotiaMcLeod’s long-term vision and goals.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

In this role you will:

• Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives for ScotiaMcLeod that require direct interaction with key stakeholders including but not limited to: Technology, Finance, HR Services, Operations, Compliance Marketing and other key business partners including all Scotia Wealth Management business lines.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and internal assessments to identify opportunities for growth and improvement
• Work closely with senior leadership in Scotia Wealth Management, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in for strategic initiatives
• Responsible for assigned projects including: management of scope, budget, risk, resources, plan and internal/external communications. Securing appropriate resources and support to ensure initiatives are completed correctly, on time and on budget.
• Support the ScotiaMcLeod leadership team in planning, implementing, and monitoring internal, cross-functional programs and procedures.
• Proactively identify initiatives and processes that contribute to efficient and effective operation of the business.
• Lead frequent meetings with appropriate parties to ensure projects and initiatives are kept on track. Maintains an active list of initiatives, identifies responsible stakeholders, and timelines to implement.
• Develop and implement change management activities specifically related to projects and initiatives assigned. Coordinates with internal partners, including Communications.
• Lead and actively engage in identifying improvement opportunities and process efficiencies to create overall effectiveness while consulting with key partners and stakeholders.

DO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS

We’d love to work with you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred
• Project Management (PMP) and/or Lean Six Sigma certification is an asset
• 5+ years of experience in corporate strategy, consulting focused on wealth management, banking or financial services industry is an asset
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual problem-solving skills combined with outstanding business acumen and attention to detail
• Strong organization and project management skills, with the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal for interacting with stakeholders with varying cross cultural and language differences
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with other teams and senior executives
• Ability to effectively manage relationships across the Bank, partners, and external vendors
• Advanced knowledge in financial analysis
• Advanced leadership skills in Building Strategic Relationships and Customer Focus
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package including annual incentive plans, time off entitlements, Pension Plan, Employee Share Ownership Plan and favourable employee rates for employee banking
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our clients
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity and celebrates success
• Learning and Development – via Scotia Academy, a virtual learning experience to upskill and develop your skills at work or from your personal device.

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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.