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

The role:
The Senior Delivery Manager IT Risk, Enterprise Delivery Office, supports Director-level leadership in the end-to-end management of projects within the Enterprise Delivery Office (EDO) OCIO portfolio. With in-depth knowledge of Operational IT Risk and regulatory remediation experience, the Senior Delivery Manager brings a risk management mindset to Audit and regulatory remediation projects and provides guidance and oversight to drive increased quality of risk remediation project deliverables and achieve greater alignment with QA processes and Internal Audit expectations.

The Senior Manager partners closely with delivery teams to ensure programs are delivered within scope, timeline, and budget, while progressively maturing delivery practices and ways of working.

What will you do?

Project Delivery : Provide operational risk expertise support to regulatory projects

Support the remediation of regulatory and compliance gaps, including the creation and maintenance of artifacts related to regulatory compliance, such as process documentation, narratives, and metrics.

Review remediation plans and corrective actions to ensure that they are designed to reduce risk. Verify that control deficiencies are remediated according to the remediation plans.

Review project deliverables and artefacts, including project closure packages to ensure they meet internal IQA standards and expectations, and adhere to industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Provide feedback to drive alignment and compliance and reduce package return rate.

Work with project teams throughout all phases of program and project management including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure to ensure successful delivery of expected outcomes.

Stakeholder Coordination : Work closely with business, technology, and delivery partners to manage expectations, dependencies, and deliverables.

Enterprise Risk Awareness : Maintaining a thorough understanding of Scotiabank’s policies and standards, internal controls and IT control testing methodologies as well as related regulatory and industry compliance standards. Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day risk remediation initiatives and decisions.

Industry Risk Awareness : Keep abreast of external cyber security trends,



technologies and cyber risk management approaches, control hygiene of the environment, and often collaborate with other teams on IT risk-related initiatives to provide subject-matter recommendations and guidance to achieve a risk posture within the organization’s overall risk appetite

Agile & Delivery Practices : Support delivery within Agile, hybrid, or waterfall environments and contribute to

Quality & Controls : Ensure adherence to Enterprise Delivery Frameworks, technology standards, audit requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Change & Priority Management : Support scope, schedule, and priority changes by analyzing impacts and facilitating informed trade-off decisions.

People & Capability Development : Provide coaching and mentorship to project managers and analysts; contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team workplace.

Risk Culture : Understand and apply the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture in day-to-day decision-making and delivery activities.

Values & Conduct : Promote effective and efficient operations aligned with Scotiabank’s Values, Code of Conduct, and operational risk expectations.

Role Dimensions:

OCIO technology and change initiatives within ScotiaTech

Enterprise programs supporting multi-region stakeholders

Cross-functional collaboration across Technology, Business, Risk, Finance, and Operations

Adherence to enterprise governance, audit, and regulatory controls

What do you need to succeed?

Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering or equivalent experience

7+ years of experience in IT Risk Management, risk assurance, audit, or cybersecurity leadership roles, preferably in the financial services industry or large enterprises with specific experience in OCIO

Working knowledge of key IT infrastructure, including good understanding of the risks associated with the platforms.

Knowledge of IT Risk frameworks, methodologies and industry standards related to IT and Cyber Risk management, including emerging trends and issues.



Demonstrated expertise in a broad range of Information Security and Risk Management principles and practices.

Industry recognized qualifications and certifications in Information Security and/or Risk Management (CISA/CISM/CISSP /CRISC/CISSP) is an asset.

Experience supporting large technology or business transformation initiatives

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, drive strategic change, and influence senior stakeholders

Analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making

Exposure to enterprise delivery frameworks and governance models

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

What's in it for you?

We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity and curiosity and celebrates success

We provide you with the tools and technology needed to create meaningful customer experiences

You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world

We hire you for your talent — not just a job — so you can grow with us. We’ll equip you for success not only in your role, but also in your career as a whole

Dress codes don't apply here: being comfortable does

Access to thousands of online and in-person courses so you can hone your current skills, or learn new ones

A competitive rewards package that includes a base salary, a performance bonus, company matching programs on pension and profit sharing, paid vacation, personal & sick days, medical, vision, and dental and much more

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.

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📌 Senior Delivery Manager, IT Risk (Ontario)
🏢 Scotiabank
📍 Ontario