Account Director, FI Acquisition

Who we are

At Scene+, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit that drives our mission: making tomorrow even more rewarding for our members. As a unique joint venture between Cineplex, Empire, and Scotiabank, and a network of partners, we have spent over 17 years delivering unparalleled rewards and experiences.

As we scale and evolve, our focus on innovation and technology is redefining what it means to be an iconic brand that prioritizes a member-centric experience. Data is not just a tool for us. It’s the engine powering our growth strategy and our journey to becoming Canada’s most beloved loyalty program. We leverage it to provide personalized rewards and create meaningful connections with our members.

Joining Scene+ now means stepping into a role where your passion and skills can make a tangible impact on millions of members. With rewards for every lifestyle, we believe there’s always something to look forward to. Come be a part of our journey - create exceptional outcomes, collaborate across teams, and shape the future with us.

Who we need

Reporting to the Director, Marketing and Partnerships, we are hiring an Account Director, FI Acquisition to lead the growth and performance of key Scene+ financial institution partners across the card acquisition funnel. You will oversee end-to-end account planning, growth strategy, and performance management within a complex multi-partner, multi-issuer ecosystem. As the new Account Director, you will use data-driven insights, you will shape annual and quarterly account plans, identify high-impact growth opportunities, and build business cases informed by market and competitive intelligence to guide You will also lead and coach two direct reports in developing and executing integrated marketing and go-to-market strategies that drive measurable acquisition results. 

This job posting is for an existing vacancy that is a full-time, hybrid role working three days per week on site in our Toronto office.

What’s in it for you:

Impact. You will shape the strategic direction of Scene+’s financial institution partnerships, directly influencing decisions that drive national cardholder growth and program expansion. You will translate complex data and market insights into actionable strategies, presenting findings and recommendations to senior leadership and partner executives. Your insights will inform investment allocation, campaign optimization, and multi-bank acquisition strategy, ensuring that marketing initiatives consistently deliver measurable commercial results and long-term partnership value.

Influence. This is a high-visibility role collaborating with FI partners on credit card acquisition strategy and execution. You will drive the expansion from a single-bank focus to a multi-bank acquisition strategy, working with FI partners to identify growth opportunities, shaping campaign performance, and delivering measurable results.

Career development and team environment. You will join a collaborative, enthusiastic team proud to shape the next chapter of Scene+'s growth and a manager who values mentorship  and professional development. This role offers exposure to large-scale partnership expansion and strategic decision-making, building experience that accelerates your career in partnership leadership, loyalty marketing, or broader commercial strategy.

As our new Account Director, FI Acquisition, you will focus on:

• Integrated account strategy leadership. You will develop and lead annual account plans for key Scene+ financial institution partners, focusing on cardholder acquisition and growth. Using member data, campaign insights, and competitive intelligence, you will guide marketing strategy, investment allocation, and campaign priorities while ensuring initiatives align with KPIs and partner objectives.
• Team and cross-functional leadership. You will coach and develop direct reports while acting as the partnerships lead across FI acquisition initiatives. Working with external FI stakeholders, Analytics, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Digital teams,  you will align stakeholders around shared priorities and ensure partner requirements are reflected in strategy and execution.
• Performance monitoring and insights. You will oversee partner performance using established KPIs and governance frameworks. You will interpret campaign and member data to identify risks, opportunities, and optimization levers across targeting, offers, messaging, and channels, translating insights into clear direction for future initiatives.
• Relationship management. You will serve as one of the primary contacts for financial institution partners, building trusted relationships and aligning on priorities, growth opportunities, and performance expectations while maintaining transparent communication of progress and results.
• Governance and operational oversight. You will lead structured governance including QBRs, strategic planning sessions, and performance reviews. You will ensure disciplined account planning, reporting, and project prioritization to maintain focus on cardholder acquisition outcomes.

You bring:

• The expertise. You have progressive experience in marketing, strategic partnerships, or account leadership roles, ideally within loyalty, fintech, or banking ecosystems. You bring experience driving results across the financial institution card acquisition funnel and working with issuer partners in regulated marketing environments.
• The strategic leadership. You can develop integrated marketing and partnership strategies that drive measurable growth. You have experience shaping strategic briefs, annual account plans, and executive presentations that align cross-functional teams around clear priorities.
• The account management expertise. You have experience managing complex strategic partnerships. You are comfortable translating performance data into actionable insights that improve campaigns and partner outcomes.
• The team leadership. You have experience leading and developing high-performing teams, providing clarity, coaching, and accountability while fostering collaboration and trust across internal teams and external partners.
• The project management skills. You can manage multiple initiatives in fast-moving environments, aligning stakeholders, identifying risks early, and maintaining momentum toward delivery.
• The technical and analytical strengths. You bring strong analytical and financial acumen and are highly proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, and marketing performance dashboards. You use data to inform planning, measure impact, and guide ongoing optimization.

Compensation

At Scene+, we believe that compensation should be transparent, fair, and market competitive. Our salary ranges are designed to represent the progression from learning the role to truly mastering it. 

This role has a minimum base salary of $105K and a maximum base salary of $125K. Our approach to compensation supports each person’s unique knowledge, skills, abilities, complexity of the role and balances it with internal equity to support a fair and competitive salary. The higher end of the range is reserved for those who have demonstrated deep expertise, while offers closer to the minimum reflect strong potential with room to develop.  

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package which also includes health and wellness benefits, employer-matched RRSP savings, a performance-based bonus program, and many more perks including free movies and free grocery delivery.

Join us.

We are a dynamic and agile organization that works collaboratively to anticipate and meet the business needs of our partners and the lifestyle needs of our members. People who thrive at Scene+ are mission-driven and eager to contribute to a brand that’s shaping the future of loyalty. As part of our team, you will excel in an environment that values ownership and practical, intelligent solutions. You will have the chance to create and refine processes, identify and address challenges with scalable solutions, and introduce best practices that drive our success.

Our values guide our work, and we consistently measure our progress against these principles.

• Member Focus: We prioritize the needs and experiences of our members in everything we do.
• Teamwork: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve our goals.
• Continuous Improvement: We strive for excellence by constantly seeking ways to improve and innovate.
• Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of honesty and transparency in our actions.
• Results Driven: We are committed to achieving outstanding outcomes and delivering value.
• Passion: We are passionate about our work and dedicated to making a positive impact.

What you can expect from our interview process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and the company. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.
• A virtual interview with the Hiring Manager and the Sr. Manager, HRBP. This is a chance to share how your experience aligns with the needs of the team and to learn more about the day-to-day responsibilities.
• A virtual panel interview with the Director, Channel Strategy and an Account Director, to gain insights into the overarching accountabilities of the role and who you will be working with.
• A final in-person interview with the Executive Director, Partnerships, to grow your understanding of the strategic impact of this role and how it aligns with the growth strategy of Scene+.

Apply now.

If you have 70% of what we're looking for and 100% authenticity and passion, express your interest here. Please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know what accommodations or assistance we can provide you during the application process.

At Scene+, we're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to integrate these values into everything we do, from our partners and offers to our teams and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates from diverse backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), the LGBTQ2SIA+ community, and other equity-seeking groups.

How We Use AI in Our Interview Process:

At this time, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess or select applicants. For video interviews, we may use BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool, for recording purposes.

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