Scotiabank

Director, U.S. Specialty Finance Credit Risk / Global Risk Management

Scotiabank • $130K — $180K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
4 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10 years of credit risk related experience with increasing responsibilities.
  • Deep expertise in specialty finance and non-bank financials credit risk.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. lending regulations and considerations.
  • Proven ability to communicate risk management issues to senior management.
  • Demonstrated skill in balancing diverse stakeholder interests.

Responsibilities

  • Lead risk management for the U.S. Specialty Finance business, aligning with broader company goals.
  • Refine and implement the credit risk management framework and risk appetite statement.
  • Critically assess specialty finance transactions and oversee the underwriting portfolio.
  • Conduct thorough reviews and produce reports to align performance with risk appetite.
  • Foster a customer-centric culture to strengthen client relationships.
  • Create a high-performance environment that prioritizes people development and inclusion.
  • Ensure effective communication of risk management policies across senior management and committees.

Benefits

  • Flexible benefit programs to support holistic well-being including family, financial, and social health needs.
  • A focus on creating an inclusive work environment that encourages team development and retention.
  • Opportunities to engage in meaningful development and succession planning.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 268086

Position: Director, U.S. Specialty Finance Credit Risk / Global Risk Management

Purpose

The position is responsible for managing U.S. Specialty Finance Credit Risk, which may include, but is not limited to, the following sectors: financial technology, non-bank lending, asset management and market structure

The candidate will:

  • Provide risk leadership for the bank's U.S. Specialty Finance business that effectively balances the time-sensitive, urgent needs of individual deals and broader business considerations;
  • Help refine and implement a U.S. Specialty Finance credit risk management framework, including the bank's risk appetite, to ensure that Scotiabank's expansion of financial institution lending into non-investment grade is conducted in a safe and sound manner;
  • Assess proposed specialty finance company transactions and monitor the overall underwriting portfolio and the portfolio of held loans;
  • The candidate will report to MD, Head of Non-Investment Grade Credit Risk and will work closely with the U.S. Head of Credit Risk, and the U.S. Chief Risk Officer, to present specialty finance credit risk management considerations to senior management; and
  • Participate in specialty finance credit risk related discussions with Scotiabank's U.S. regulators.


Accountabilities
  • Participating in the refinement and maintenance of U.S. non-bank credit risk frameworks and risk appetite statements that are aligned with industry standards and local regulatory expectations;
  • Critically reviewing individual deals and independently leading the deal process from inception through approval. This includes review and diligence of the forecast cash flow / EBITDA and adjustments, capital structure, syndication issues, and risk / reward tradeoffs and making credit decisions within delegated authority or recommendations to senior management regarding credit approvals and declines;
  • Critically review and produce reports on the specialty finance loan book to ensure the bank's portfolio is aligned with its risk appetite and / or identify issues for escalation to senior management and the Board of Directors;
  • Partnering with the business to ensure day-to-day business activities are conducted within the bank's risk appetite and to manage the alignment of the bank's U.S. strategy, risk appetite and risk culture.
  • Driving a customer focused culture that deepens client relationships and leverages broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge;
  • Building a high-performance environment and implementing a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates their team by (1) fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviors, (2) communicating vison/values/business strategy, and (3) managing succession and development planning for the team; and
  • Creating an environment in which the candidate's team pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank's Values, its Code of Conduct and other policies.
  • Assist in the training and development of junior members of team, which includes putting direct reports in situations where they can present transactions and gain visibility within the organization.
  • Effectively communicate with senior management, head office and the relevant Risk Committees to ensure proper risk management and sound corporate governance across the SBUS operations.
  • Represent U.S. CRM at Senior Credit Committee including presentation of credit transactions and reviews from assigned portfolio.
  • Participate in, and assist with, internal audits, regulatory reviews, and projects.


Reporting Relationships

Primary Manager: MD, Head of Non-Investment Grade Credit Risk / Global Risk Management

Direct Reports: Specialty Finance credit analysts

Education / Experience / Other Information:
  • In depth specialty finance and non-bank financials credit risk expertise;
  • Expert knowledge and understanding of U.S. bank regulator lending considerations and issues;
  • Experience making timely, sound risk judgements, and succinctly communicating with senior management;
  • Experience preparing and presenting non-bank financial company credit risk management issues to senior management; and
  • At least 8-10 years of progressively higher levels of credit risk related responsibility
  • The successful candidate will also be an excellent communicator and relationship builder who:
            • Understands how to bring the best out of the Director's team by complementing their existing skills
            • Has an expert ability to balance competing or conflicting goals of various departments / countries / stakeholders via adopting a mature, diplomatic approach and using highly developed negotiation and influencing skills;
            • Effectively liaises with key internal stakeholders, industry participants, and regulatory bodies.
  • The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline. A Master's degree, a recognized professional designation in a specialized area of finance or business, or equivalent, is an asset


Working Conditions
  • Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence.
  • Fast paced, quickly changing environment.
  • Extended hours as needed to meet transaction deadlines.


Interested?

If your experience is closely related but doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!

What's in it for you?

Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work - and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

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Location(s): United States : Texas : Dallas

About Scotiabank

Scotiabankers are committed to helping individuals, companies, and communities to thrive in a changing world. From personal and business banking, brokerage, and insurance, to private wealth, and the most sophisticated commercial, corporate and institutional services, they serve the diverse needs of some 21 million customers in more than 55 countries. Founded in 1832 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, their growth has always been fuelled by the success of their customers and their longevity secured by an unshakable commitment to carefully and expertly managing risk and capital. That focus on doing what's right for customers—short- andlong-term—has made us a global financial services leader. Headquartered in Canada, they are over 86, 000 Scotiabankers strong. Each of us are committed to being the best at understanding their customers' needs and all of us working together to deliver practical advice and relevant solutions that help their customers become financially better off.

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Choosing a career at Scotiabank means opting for a life of growth and opportunity. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and flexible working conditions, all designed to support your career and personal life. We believe in nurturing our team’s potential by providing them with the tools they need to succeed both professionally and personally.

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Industry
Finance & Insurance
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