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Title: Manager, Governance & Controls
Requisition ID: 267038
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Manager, Governance & Process Optimization is accountable for supporting the governance, oversight, maintenance, and effective lifecycle management of GRM policy documents for the GPO (GRM Global Policy Office). The role contributes to the consistent application of enterprise policy standards across GRM by providing subject matter guidance, coordination, and challenge throughout the policy lifecycle, ensuring alignment with the GRM Policy on Governance Documents, internal risk management frameworks, and applicable regulatory expectations. The Manager, Governance & Process Optimization is responsible for assisting in the GRM Policy modernization work, providing training to GRM Policy owners, serving as liaison to subsidiaries to monitor implementation of Phase 2 recommendations, developing and maintaining GPO site, and assisting in the maintenance of the Policy Management Tool

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.

Key duties involve assisting in the alignment of policy content with the Policy on Governance Documents prior to publication, and enabling faster, consistent more controlled policy updates.

Provide hands on support to Policy Owners during drafting and revision of GRM Policy Documents in the use of the Policy Management tool

Assist in tracking late reviews, policy exceptions, addendums, and standalone documents,



and support escalation and reporting in accordance with GRM’s Policy of Governance Documents

Promote a solid risk culture by reinforcing accountability, transparency, and consistency in policy governance practices across GRM

Identify opportunities to improve policy lifecycle processes, tooling, and guidance, supporting continuous enhancement of the Global Policy Office operating model

Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

Actively 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.

Champions a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if you have:

Relevant University degree is required

A minimum of three years of relevant and practical experience

Experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, or audit within a large financial institution an asset

Strong attention to detail

Ability to communicate well across all levels of an organization

Solid ability to quickly review, assimilate, prioritize, and escalation issues to appropriate stakeholders





Strong understanding of OSFI regulatory expectations, including independent review, challenge, and effective issue remediation.

Strong ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and meet timely deadlines

Ability to synthesize complex findings into executive ready insights and recommendations.

Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

What’s in it for you?

An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!

We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!

Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

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. 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.

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📌 Manager, Governance & Controls (Ontario)
🏢 Scotiabank
📍 Ontario