Scotiabank · 2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Strategic Planning & Business Management - Risk Management
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $197K/yr
8+ years expScotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for Strategic Planning & Business Management in Risk Management. This role involves leading the business management team, providing strategic support, and overseeing operational strategies to drive organizational effectiveness and long-term value.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Reporting
Partners with senior leadership to define and execute strategic priorities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and long-term vision
Provides thought leadership in developing planning frameworks, performance metrics, and reporting structures that enable decision-making
Oversees preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports, ensuring insights are actionable and support strategic initiatives
Leads continuous improvement initiatives for US Risk function, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and impact
Develops integrated dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time visibility into key performance indicators and strategic progress
Business Management
Provides strategic thought leadership and partners with department leadership to shape and execute business management initiatives that drive organizational effectiveness and long-term value
Leads the development and implementation of operational strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering continuous improvement across business processes
Oversees budgeting and financial management for the department, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial discipline
Influences organizational strategy by identifying operational trends and recommending innovative solutions to enhance scalability and resilience
Designs and leads people engagement initiatives, such as team events, recognition programs, and volunteer activities, to strengthen culture and collaboration
Introduces innovative business management practices and tools to enhance operational agility and scalability
Administrative Oversight
Provides guidance on administrative processes, ensuring they enable efficiency, scalability, and alignment with organizational priorities
Oversees preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports for leadership and internal committees, ensuring insights are actionable and timely
Establishes escalation protocols and communication channels to proactively address issues and maintain operational continuity
Leads continuous improvement initiatives for administrative workflows, leveraging technology and best practices to optimize productivity
Implements standardized administrative frameworks and solutions to streamline processes and improve governance
Leads and drives a collaborative, service-oriented culture within the team to strengthen internal partnerships and leverage broader organizational resources, systems, and knowledge for maximum impact
Understands how organizational priorities and strategic objectives should be embedded in day-to-day activities and decisions, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and values
Creates an environment where the team delivers efficient, high-quality business operations in accordance with the organization’s values and code of conduct, while maintaining strong internal controls and adherence to corporate policies
Builds a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates talent by fostering an inclusive culture, using a coaching mindset, clearly communicating vision and business strategy, and managing succession and development planning
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years of experience in business management, administration, or strategic operations within financial services or a large corporate environment
Strong understanding of organizational strategy and planning with experience driving operational excellence
A university degree in business administration, management, or a related field
Proven leadership and people management skills, including experience leading teams and fostering high-performance cultures
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
Excellent organizational and administrative capabilities to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight timelines
Strong analytical and project management skills, with a track record of implementing process improvements and efficiency initiatives
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI) and familiarity with tools that support reporting and workflow optimization
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA)
Benefits
Flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.
Company
Scotiabank
Scotiabank is a banking firm that provides banking and financial services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.07B2024-04-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.07B
1972-03-01IPO
Leadership Team
Jabar Singh
President & CEO Scotiabank Colpatria (Colombia) & Head Central America & Caribbean
L.Scott Thomson
President and CEO
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