Scotiabank

Senior Manager, Data Products & Operations, Data Strategy & Governance - Canadian Commercial Banking

Scotiabank$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of project management, communication, and relationship management experience
  • Proficiency in data management tools like Collibra
  • Over 2 years' experience in programming or data warehousing
  • Familiarity with programming tools such as Unix, SQL, and Python
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Finance, Economics, or Statistics; MBA preferred

Responsibilities

  • Champion a customer-focused culture to enhance client relationships
  • Lead complex data analysis and project execution within the Data Product and Operations team
  • Conduct analysis on large, complex datasets for reconciliation and cleansing
  • Design operational tracking mechanisms, including productivity and quality monitoring
  • Drive the data product strategy and roadmap by identifying business needs
  • Oversee the entire lifecycle of data products from ideation to deprecation
  • Establish key performance indicators for data products, measuring ROI

Benefits

  • Promotes a high-performance and inclusive work environment
  • Engages in collaborative, cross-functional team efforts
  • Opportunity for professional growth in a diverse banking sector
  • Supports a strong risk culture and adherence to compliance
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 273360

Purpose

The Commercial Bank is a large contributor to Canadian Banking and is comprised of numerous sub-business lines across Canada. This role plays a key role in simplification, consolidation, and modernization of Commercial Banking data to enable robust and high quality data products for business needs.

The role requires a high degree of collaboration across wide ranging groups: Global Banking & Markets (GBM); GTB; Finance, Wealth Management, Retail Small Business, and various Commercial Banking areas.Contributing to their overall success globally ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are 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
  • Leads the Data Product and Operations team with complex data analysis, problem solving, and project execution as required
  • Works independently with large, unstructured, and complex datasets from various sources (such as but not limited to: client onboarding system(s), trade source systems, credit systems) to conduct analysis and perform data reconciliation and cleansing
  • Oversees multiple data analysis and reporting simultaneously to meet tight deadlines
  • Designs and maintains operational tracking mechanism and metrics (including monitoring and reporting on productivity output and quality trends against target projections)
  • Defines and drives the data product strategy and roadmap for Commercial Banking, identifying key business needs and opportunities for data-centric solutions
  • Conducts data product discovery, working closely with business stakeholders (e.g., Relationship Managers, Credit, Treasury) to understand their pain points and data requirements and translate to technical requirements and mapping. Works closely with Commercial data governance team to manage data and ensure discoverability of data products in enterprise catalog
  • Oversees the full lifecycle of data products, from ideation, design, development, and launch, through to adoption, iteration, and eventual deprecation
  • Ensures data products are user-centric, valuable, usable, and feasible, delivering tangible business outcomes
  • Establishes and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) for data products, measuring their adoption, business impact, and return on investment (ROI)
  • Prepares periodic (daily/weekly/bi-weekly/monthly) and ad hoc reporting to stakeholders
  • Supports the regulatory exception process by investigating, tracking, and resolving exceptions
  • Leads project initiatives within Canadian Commercial Banking business and engineering team where data reconciliation is required
  • Hosts and conducts kick-off and progress meetings and working groups with stakeholders on initiatives
  • Understands how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions
  • Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank's Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk
  • Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment


Experience:
  • Detailed experience in Project Management, Communication, Relationship Management
  • Detailed experience in Data management tools such as Collibra
  • 2+ years' experience in programming, application development and/or data warehousing
  • Experience in programming tools such as Unix, Mainframe, SQL, SAS, , Python, R an asset


Skills:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
  • Strong proficiency in SQL for complex data manipulation and querying
  • Experience with Python or R for data analysis, scripting, and automation
  • Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (Azure Databricks) is a plus
  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) for executive reporting
  • Strong prioritizing, analytical, presentation, project management, and planning skills
  • Effective strategic thinking, organizational know-how and influencing skills are critical for success
  • High degree of knowledge of commercial products and profit drivers
  • Strong technical skills in Math, Statistics, Computer Science or related fields
  • Excellent design and delivery capabilities


Educational Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Finance, Economics or Statistics
  • MBA (Finance or Marketing) - preferred


Working Conditions:
• Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence. Limited to No travel is expected

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

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.

Scotiabank Careers

Join Scotiabank, a premier financial institution, and become part of a diverse and inclusive team that’s leading the way in global banking. At Scotiabank, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation in the financial services industry.

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At Scotiabank, we’re not just filling positions; we’re cultivating leaders. Dive into a workplace where diversity training and leadership development shape the path to your future. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our robust training programs and continuous learning opportunities that foster innovation and strategic thinking.

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Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Scotiabank has a spectrum of opportunities to fit your career ambitions. Our team is composed of individuals who bring a wealth of skills and perspectives to our company, driving us forward with their creativity and strategic insights.

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Scotiabank’s culture is one of collaboration and respect, where each team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that challenges you to leverage your skills and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the banking sector. Our innovative projects not only support the growth of the company but also ensure our position as a leader in the industry.

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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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