Scotiabank

Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Scotiabank • $120K — $140K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, Finance, or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
  • Over 10 years of progressive technology experience in enterprise reporting, analytics, or business intelligence.
  • More than 5 years of leadership experience, managing teams of managers, engineers, or cross-functional groups.
  • Experience in banking, risk, finance, or regulatory reporting functions is essential.
  • Proven track record in leading modernization and automation initiatives with measurable results.
  • Strong understanding of cloud platforms, reporting tools, and security controls.
  • Exceptional executive communication skills, capable of translating complex issues into clear business impacts.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the roadmap for Analytics & Reporting Services aligned with International Banking's goals.
  • Translate regulatory needs into actionable technology outcomes, complete with timelines and delivery plans.
  • Lead modernization initiatives aimed at simplifying legacy reporting processes and enhancing reliability.
  • Deliver management, risk, and operational reporting capabilities for effective decision-making.
  • Establish reusable reporting standards and controls to streamline verification processes across teams.
  • Drive the adoption of modern engineering practices, focusing on automation and CI/CD workflows.
  • Ensure compliance with security, access management, and audit requirements for reporting services.

Benefits

  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment that fosters creativity and curiosity.
  • Opportunities to work with industry leaders from top technology companies.
  • Support for continuous learning and innovation in the workplace.
  • Flexible work design that empowers employees to achieve exceptional results.
  • Competitive total rewards package that includes performance bonuses, pension matching, and generous vacation.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 268246

Role

Contributes to the overall success of International Banking Technology by leading Analytics & Reporting Services that support management insight, financial and risk reporting, regulatory deliverables, and operational decision-making across International Banking. The role ensures capabilities are scalable, reliable, well controlled, and aligned to Scotiabank standards, internal policies, and governing regulations.

The Senior Manager will partner with Business, Finance, Risk, Operations, and Technology stakeholders to modernize reporting services, simplify manual processes, improve quality controls, and accelerate access to trusted business information without creating ambiguity around business ownership or stewardship responsibilities.

What will we expect from you?

1. Strategic Leadership and Roadmap Execution
  • Define and execute the roadmap for Analytics & Reporting Services supporting International Banking priorities and enterprise modernization objectives.
  • Translate business and regulatory priorities into practical technology outcomes, including clear scope, delivery milestones, operational readiness, and adoption plans.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify legacy reporting processes, reduce manual intervention, and improve reliability across critical business reporting services.
  • Provide senior-level leadership on modernization initiatives involving cloud platforms, workflow automation, analytics enablement, and reporting service consolidation.

2. Reporting and Analytics Enablement
  • Lead the delivery and support of management, risk, finance, regulatory, and operational reporting capabilities for International Banking.
  • Establish reusable information assets, reporting patterns, service standards, and controls that improve consistency and reduce duplicate effort across teams.
  • Enable timely, accurate, and actionable insight for executive decision-making, business performance management, regulatory submissions, and portfolio oversight.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to ensure requirements are understood, prioritized, traceable, and delivered through scalable technology solutions.

3. Technology Modernization and Engineering Excellence
  • Drive adoption of modern engineering practices across analytics and reporting services, including automation, CI/CD, monitoring, and resilient production support.
  • Support modernization across cloud and analytical platforms such as Azure, GCP, Databricks, Power BI, Python, SQL, scheduling/orchestration tools, and API-based integration patterns.
  • Improve end-to-end platform reliability through proactive monitoring, incident reduction, root-cause analysis, service metrics, and operational health dashboards.
  • Ensure solutions are designed for scalability, maintainability, performance, and alignment with enterprise architecture and technology standards.

4. Governance, Risk, and Controls
  • Ensure reporting and analytics services comply with Scotiabank standards for security, privacy, access management, change management, auditability, and operational controls.
  • Establish quality checks, reconciliation points, lineage documentation, release controls, and evidence required for audit, compliance, and regulatory expectations.
  • Proactively manage operational, delivery, and control risks; escalate issues with clear impact assessment, mitigation options, owners, and decision points.
  • Support internal audit, regulatory, and governance reviews by ensuring documentation and control evidence are complete, current, and fit for purpose.

5. Stakeholder and Delivery Management
  • Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders across International Banking, Finance, Risk, Operations, and Technology.
  • Provide clear executive updates on delivery progress, risks, dependencies, decisions required, and business impact.
  • Manage vendor, partner, and cross-functional dependencies to ensure commitments are delivered with transparency and accountability.
  • Promote a customer-focused culture that balances speed of delivery, service stability, regulatory expectations, and long-term simplification.

6. People Leadership
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of managers, engineers, analysts, and delivery professionals across local and global locations.
  • Build a culture of accountability, inclusion, engineering discipline, continuous improvement, and strong partnership with business stakeholders.
  • Support workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, recruitment, performance management, and capability uplift aligned to future-state needs.
  • Create clear ownership within the team for delivery, production support, controls, stakeholder engagement, and modernization outcomes.


What You Will Bring to Succeed

  • University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, Finance, or related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
  • 10+ years of progressive technology experience delivering enterprise reporting, analytics, business intelligence, financial systems, or information services in a complex environment.
  • 5+ years of people leadership experience, including leading managers, engineers, analysts, or cross-functional delivery teams.
  • Strong experience supporting banking, risk, finance, regulatory reporting, International Banking, or business performance reporting functions.
  • Demonstrated success leading modernization, automation, simplification, or platform transformation initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, analytical platforms, reporting tools, workflow orchestration, production support, security, and control practices.
  • Excellent executive communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues, frame business impact, and present clear decisions and recommendations.


The Workplace

  • We are technology partners who help the business transform how our employees around the world work
  • We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
  • You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world
  • We foster an environment of innovation and continuous learning
  • We care about our people, allowing them to design how they work to deliver amazing results
  • We offer a competitive total rewards package, including a performance bonus, company matching programs (on pension & profit sharing), and generous vacation


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.

Work You’ll Do

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.

Explore a World of Opportunities

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.

Innovative Work Environment

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.

Benefits and Growth

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.

Join Our Team

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the job opportunities at Scotiabank by searching our open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players.

Networking and Professional Development

Stay connected and advance your career through Scotiabank’s extensive networking opportunities. Participate in events that connect you with other professionals and leaders within the industry. Our career resources will help you prepare your resume, ace your interviews, and land the job that best suits your career goals.

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Size
90,619 employees
Market Cap
$57.5 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
5 Year Trend
+7%
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