03 Nov
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Scotiabank
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Toronto
03 Nov
Scotiabank
Toronto
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Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
The Scotiabank Enterprise Strategy group is a high-performing central team focused on
designing and advancing Scotiabank’s strategic agenda . The team works closely with the CEO, Group Heads and senior leaders to shape the Bank’s enterprise strategy and its most important business-line priorities.
Reporting to the VP, Enterprise Strategy, the Director will work closely with senior executives, business-line leaders and stakeholders across the Bank to
lead complex strategy engagements, generate insights and develop recommendations that shape the Bank’s most important priorities.
Is this role right for you? In this role, you will be responsible for:
Strategy Projects – Must-Win Priorities
Lead a broad range of strategy engagements across the Bank, including business-line priorities and enterprise initiatives. Partner with stakeholders to structure complex problems, conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, assess strategic and financial implications, and develop and present compelling recommendations to senior leadership.
Design and facilitate problem-solving sessions, workshops, and interviews with cross-functional stakeholders and subject matter experts to generate insights, build alignment, and advance strategic priorities.
Build alignment across business lines and corporate functions to advance strategic priorities and drive enterprise outcomes.
Partner with business-line leaders to shape strategic priorities and support the development of plans aligned to the Bank’s broader strategic objectives.
Synthesize complex findings into clear recommendations,
implementation roadmaps, and governance approaches, and present them effectively to senior leaders to drive strategic outcomes.
Serve as a trusted thought partner to senior executives, helping define priorities, assess trade-offs, and navigate complex strategic decisions.
Thought Leadership
Provide thought leadership and constructive challenge on the design and advancement of strategic priorities and must-win opportunities.
Monitor emerging trends, competitive dynamics, and strategic issues to assess their implications for the Bank and its business-line strategies.
Act as a strategic counsel and thought partner for senior executives – both within the context of strategy project and on an ongoing basis
Design and support executive strategy discussions and offsites, helping senior leaders evaluate key priorities, align on strategic direction, and address emerging opportunities and challenges.
Executive Communications
Support the CEO agenda, including all-bank strategy, business line value creation projects, strategic planning, Board-level communications, and being a trusted advisor to senior leaders
Develop clear, compelling presentations and communications that translate complex strategic issues into actionable insights for senior executives, Executive Committee, and Board audiences.
In partnership with Global Communications, develop executive communications and strategic messaging that clearly articulate the Bank's priorities to internal and external stakeholders. Support the planning and delivery of key leadership, employee, and external events.
Team Leadership and Stakeholder Management
Contribute to the growth and development of the Enterprise Strategy team through recruiting, coaching, mentorship, knowledge sharing, and fostering solid partnerships across the Bank.
Ensure the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture are appropriately considered in all activities, recommendations, and decisions.
Champion a high-performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates top talent by fostering an inclusive work workplace
Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We’d love to work with you if you have the following:
MBA, PhD or relevant post-graduate degree from a recognized institution
3-4 years of experience in a top-tier management consulting firm; banking industry expertise is highly recommended
Abilityto deliver results in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic business environment
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to manage ambiguity
Superior interpersonal skills, leadership and influencing capabilities on a multi-cultural environment
Self-motivated; ability to work both independently and collaboratively with multi-functional teams
Experience running complex projects, with large group of cross-functional stakeholders
Abilityto effectively manage relationships across the Bank, its partners, and external
📌 Director, Enterprise Strategy (Toronto)
🏢 Scotiabank
📍 Toronto