06 Sep
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Scotiabank
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Toronto
06 Sep
Scotiabank
Toronto
Senior Manager, Business Operations &
• Insights The Senior Manager, Business Operations &
• Insights plays a key role within the Office of the OCIO Business Management function, supporting ScotiaTech priorities. This role is responsible for workforce planning, financial oversight, and reporting, working in close partnership with the Director, Strategy &
• Business Management and OCIO leadership team to ensure a consistent, data‑driven view of priorities, performance, and progress. The role combines strong analytical depth with the ability to synthesize and translate data into clear, actionable insights, enabling senior leadership to make informed decisions and drive execution across the OCIO. Lead core business activities including planning, reporting dashboards, and executive materials to provide a clear view of business performance Lead workforce planning and headcount management for OCIO (tracking, forecasting, scenario analysis), ensuring alignment to priorities, capacity, and demand Own financial management activities including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and run rate tracking in partnership with Finance Own the OCIO reporting layer, consolidating inputs across teams into a single, accurate view of performance, priorities, and key metrics Translate complex financial, workforce, and operational data into transparent insights, narratives, and recommendations for senior leadership Run core business cadences (e.g., monthly reporting cycles, leadership reviews, enterprise asks), ensuring quality, consistency,
and follow‑through Drive initiative tracking and execution discipline across OCIO and ScotiaTech priorities, ensuring alignment on milestones, risks, and dependencies Improve operational effectiveness by standardizing templates, streamlining workflows, and enhancing how data is collected, structured, and reported Leverage automation and AI tools to improve efficiency in reporting, data synthesis, and insights generation, while maintaining strong controls Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders across the Bank, to support delivery against priorities and objectives. Relevant degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field ~8–10+ years of experience in business management, financial planning, workforce planning, or reporting/analytics ~ Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, headcount planning, and variance analysis ~ Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and executive‑ready messaging ~ Robust Excel and PowerPoint skills with high attention to detail and quality control ~ Experience building dashboards and reporting (e.g., Power BI or similar tools)
~ Ability to connect data to business context and inform decision‑making (not just reporting) ~ Strong planning and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality outputs under tight timelines ~ Experience in Financial Services, Technology, or large‑scale transformation environments. 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 employees to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans. Upskilling through online courses, cross‑functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
Competitive
Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
Community
Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from;
we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, Humans of Digital and much more. 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 let us know. #
📌 Senior Manager, Business Operations & Insights (Toronto)
🏢 Scotiabank
📍 Toronto