Enterprise Risk Senior Manager

Requisition ID: 197195 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose

With a reporting line to SIDAC’s Director Enterprise Risk (DER) this role leads and oversees the continuous development of the Enterprise Risk function and provides support in areas of Prudential risk within Scotiabank (Ireland) DAC (SIDAC), ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed and delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Accountabilities

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Member and Joint Leader of the Integrated Planning Working Group (IPWG).
• Designs, executes, and reviews the Recovery Plan (including simulations).
• Provides support to the DER in the Risk Management portions of the ICAAP.
• Coordinates and executes the annual review of the Risk Register collating the “Bottom Up” review and facilitating the “Top Down” review by ExCo and continually works to enhance the process.
• Responsible for the annual review and update of SIDAC’s Risk Management Framework and Risk Appetite Framework, liaising with relevant Group counterparts and local business lines and Control & Support functions as required.
• Responsible for oversight of Reputational Risk including policy review and committee/Board reporting.
• Responsible for development of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Framework, in conjunction with the DER and BNS Group including policy development, reporting and other facets as assigned.
• Responsible for coordinating CRO and other reporting to management committees, Board and its committees, Bank of Nova Scotia International (BNSI) and BNS GRM Enterprise Risk.
• Responsible for Policy Management for SIDAC including update and dissemination of the Standard as well as maintenance of the policy library.
• Assumes secretarial role for the Operational Risk Committee on a rotating basis with other members of the team.
• This role is expected to deputise for the DER in the absence of the incumbent (e.g. holidays or illness) but does not assume committee voting rights.
• Understands how SIDAC and BNS risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.
• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

The role has been identified as a Central Bank of Ireland Controlled Function. The incumbent is therefore required to have the relevant fitness and probity to carry out the role and responsibilities in such a manner that the incumbent can comply with the Central Bank of Ireland 2011 Fitness & Probity Standards, as applicable to the role. In general, the Fitness & Probity Standards require the role holder to:

1. be competent and capable;
2. act honestly, ethically and with integrity; and
3. be financially sound.

Competencies

• Acts with professionalism and respect at all times.
• Exemplifies a strict ethical code to pursue honesty, integrity and transparency.
• Bring external developments, trends and best practices (outside-in thinking) to SIDAC. Asks open questions to advance the team’s thinking.
• Seeks specific development opportunities that would normally take one outside one’s comfort zone; is a continuous learner.
• Shows high awareness of strengths and weaknesses and seeks feedback from diverse sources, particularly from those who might have unique perspectives.
• Sets challenging stretch goals for self and monitors progress of mid- and long-term initiatives.
• Makes decisions at a high pace and conveys a sense of urgency.
• Makes high-impact decisions based on research, consultation with experts and experience, and considers the impact of decisions on self, the group, the customers, and the Bank.

Dimensions

• Manage high profile, enterprise-wide deliverables, involving a number of other teams locally and globally.
• Acts autonomously in respect of all responsibilities under the role’s remit.
• Maintains a high degree of flexibility and cooperation as well as accepting responsibilities outside of the defined accountabilities. There are no extreme circumstances.
• Albeit not having responsibility for direct reports at this point in time, the role is required to manage a number of stakeholders.
• Deliver regulatory exercises, which may require interaction with regulatory bodies from time to time.

Education / Experience

• Mature risk professional with 5 years’ experience in a Risk function within a financial services institution or other relevant experience financial services experience.
• Quantitative background, with a relevant degree (at NFQ Level 8) or appropriate equivalent industry experience.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles based on global and local regulatory requirements and best practice, from a financial services perspective.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills to deal with all levels of staff, senior levels of management, and the Board.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Location(s): Ireland : Leinster : Dublin  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.