Scotiabank

Vice President, Business Management, GTB

Scotiabank • $180K — $220K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • University degree in business, finance, economics, analytics, engineering, or a related field.
  • Master's degree preferred in business, finance, analytics, technology, or transformation.
  • 15+ years of relevant experience in financial services, strategy, or transformation management.
  • Proven leadership experience in PMO, transformation, or strategy teams at a global financial institution.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills for executive reporting and recommendations.
  • Proven ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders and senior management.
  • Thorough knowledge of transaction banking products and global operating models.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and deliver impactful solutions.
  • Support the EVP, Global Transaction Banking in strategic direction and initiative execution.
  • Build and manage the GTB Project Management Office for governance and execution standards.
  • Establish and lead the Global Transformation Office for enterprise-wide transformation prioritization.
  • Oversee the Global Data team for analytics, reporting, and data quality assurance across GTB.
  • Manage the Global Business Strategy team for strategic planning and investment prioritization.
  • Coordinate projects across GTB’s global footprint, ensuring strategic initiatives are effectively tracked and managed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental plans.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
  • Professional development opportunities and programs.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Inclusive workplace culture and diversity initiatives.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 269065

Vice President, Business Management, Global Transaction Banking

Purpose

Drives the strategic direction, operating discipline, transformation agenda, and governance infrastructure for Global Transaction Banking enabling global consistency across regions. The role is accountable for establishing and leading the GTB Project Management Office, the Global Transformation Office, the Global Data team, and the Global Business Strategy team. The Managing Director partners across Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Banking & Markets, Technology, Finance, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Audit to ensure GTB priorities are executed with clear ownership, measurable outcomes, disciplined controls, and alignment to Scotiabank's strategic objectives.

Accountabilities

  • Lead and drive a customer-focused and execution-oriented culture that helps GTB deepen client relationships, leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge, and deliver solutions across Scotiabank's footprint that generate sustainable revenue and value creation.
  • Serve as a senior operating leader for GTB, supporting the EVP, Global Transaction Banking on strategic direction, annual planning, management routines, executive reporting, and execution of priority initiatives.
  • Build, lead, and mature the GTB Project Management Office, including portfolio governance, prioritization, dependency management, initiative tracking, delivery standards, benefits realization, and executive-level reporting.
  • Establish and lead the Global Transformation Office for GTB, providing centralized oversight of enterprise-wide transformation priorities, operating model simplification, change management, delivery discipline, and cross-functional execution across regions.
  • Manage the new Global Data team, setting the data strategy, governance model, operating cadence, and business-aligned roadmap for analytics, reporting, data quality, insights generation, and decision support across GTB.
  • Manage the Global Business Strategy team, ensuring GTB has a disciplined strategy function that supports market analysis, competitive intelligence, business cases, strategic planning, investment prioritization, and executive decision-making.
  • Maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the GTB business by overseeing annual profit planning inputs, financial and expense management routines, business performance reporting, and integrated management dashboards.
  • Act as a secondary point of contact for GTB globally as deputy of the GTB business and may need to step in or have permanent positions representing GTB on committees and forums as required and coordinating with Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Banking & Markets, Technology, Finance, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Audit.
  • Plan, coordinate, manage, execute, and report on key projects and initiatives across GTB's footprint, including business cases for new initiatives, implementation oversight, milestone tracking, benefits realization, and escalation of risks, issues, and dependencies.
  • Drive disciplined governance for strategic priorities, audit closures, regulatory and systemic issues, operational risk issues, and control remediation across global GTB business units.
  • Foster a working environment in which teams pursue effective and efficient operations in accordance with Scotiabank's Values, Code of Conduct, Global Sales Principles, and applicable obligations related to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions, conduct, and data risk.
  • Build a high-performance, inclusive team by attracting, retaining, developing, and motivating talent; using a coaching mindset; communicating vision, values, and business strategy; and managing succession and development planning.


Key Scope
  • Managing Director role supporting the global GTB agenda with accountability for core operating, transformation, strategy, and data functions.
  • Build and lead the GTB Project Management Office as the central mechanism for portfolio governance, prioritization, standards, reporting, and benefits realization.
  • Build and lead the Global Transformation Office to drive cross-regional transformation, operating model simplification, change management, and execution discipline.
  • Manage the new Global Data team, including data strategy, data governance, analytics, reporting, data quality, and business insights across GTB.
  • Manage the Global Business Strategy team, including strategic planning, competitive analysis, business cases, investment prioritization, and executive-level decision support.
  • Coordinate across North America, Europe, and LATAM to support globally consistent execution and management routines.


Dimensions
  • Leads a multi-disciplinary operating, transformation, project management, data, and strategy function supporting GTB across the U.S. and global regions.
  • Provides support to GTB teams across North America, Europe, and LATAM.
  • Primary point of contact for GTB operating governance, transformation execution, portfolio management, strategic planning, and business data priorities.
  • Manages execution of business initiatives and projects, including initiative funding, business cases, implementation oversight, and benefits tracking.
  • Supports management of the Business-as-Usual operating budget, annual planning process, expense governance, and performance reporting routines


Education / Experience / Other Information
  • University degree with a major in business, finance, economics, analytics, engineering, or a related field.
  • Master's degree preferred, with a concentration in business, finance, analytics, technology, transformation, or a related discipline.
  • 15+ years of relevant experience in financial services, business strategy, transformation, operating management, consulting, data/analytics, or large-scale program delivery.
  • Proven experience building or leading PMO, transformation, strategy, data, governance, or operating teams in a complex, global financial institution.
  • Strong analytical skills and executive communication capability, with the ability to convert complex information into clear recommendations, decision papers, and executive-level reporting.
  • Strategic influencing skills and relationship-building capability to persuade and align internal and external stakeholders, senior management, control partners, and business leaders.
  • Thorough knowledge of transaction banking products, client needs, market dynamics, competitive trends, regulatory expectations, and global operating models.
  • Ability to work at pace, manage ambiguity, and adapt to constant change while maintaining disciplined governance and control standards
  • Spanish language a plus.


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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Finance & Insurance
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