Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Transformation

Requisition ID: 262754 

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

We are committed to investing in our employees and helping you continue your career at Scotiabank.

The Manager, Business Transformation is responsible for supporting the Sr. Manager, Business Transformation with the development and execution of strategic and key change management initiatives for Small Business Banking and the Mid-Market segment. The incumbent will work on various cross-functional initiatives that will enable profitable growth of our customer base, net income and volume growth targets. The incumbent works closely with the Sr. Manager, Business Transformation, in addition to other stakeholders, to deliver on the short-term and long-term business objectives. 

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

Contribute to Small Business Banking strategic objectives by:

• Supporting the Sr. Manager, Business Transformation, in the development and execution of short and long-term strategic initiatives and special projects


• Influencing management by presenting compelling analyses and recommendations that build the business case for new strategic initiatives and our longer-term roadmap


• Performing and executing competitive market assessments and research to shape the external environment (customer, regulatory, economic, etc.), increase market position and generate customer value


• Communicating clearly and purposefully, sharing business and strategic context on an ongoing basis to ensure our stakeholders are continually informed of relevant industry and business developments and our leadership team’s priorities and expectations


• Ensuring project deliverables are adhered to and keeping the Director and Sr. Manager aware of any red flags concerning the timing of assignments


• Applying his/her passion for growth, driving change and identifying areas of improvement across all disciplines and teams within the department and in the field 

Actively engage with key stakeholders, representing Small Business Banking objectives by: 

• Developing strong relationships with stakeholders at peer and Sr. Management levels


• Being someone who can advise and shape strategy by influencing without authority


• Working to proactively engage business lines and product groups in enhancing capabilities and strategies within Small Business Banking and enterprise-wide


• Collaborating with various other internal or external teams across the Bank to deliver on key objectives as required


• Continuously acquire and enhance knowledge of one self’s business/product knowledge, competitive practices, and market insights 

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

• Being able to thrive in ambiguous situations, demonstrating structured thinking/processes to simplify complexity 


• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with ability to handle various initiatives and prioritize effectively


• The role requires a collaboration across wide ranging groups, attention to detail, and a proven track-record of “rolling up one’s sleeves” to execute on various end-to-end strategic projects


• Strategic thinker who is innovative and creative in transforming information into actionable insights and plans


• Strong presentation skills with the ability to prepare decks to convey key messages and opportunities


• Strong communication skills essential with key stakeholders and management


• Clear understanding of the Small Business market place and environment, is highly preferred


• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint


• Strong customer focus with ability to identify customer needs and develop solutions that create customer value and profitability for the bank


• 3+ years related work experience in strategy development and execution and experience with strategic planning, business planning and/or strategy review processes


• University degree or MBA in business management/administration or commerce preferred


• Previous product area, business line, or field experience preferred 

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. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. 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. 

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. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. 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.