City : Toronto

Category : Technical Directors/Managers

Industry : Financial Services/Banking

Employer : Scotiabank

Requisition ID: 249273

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Director & Head, Retail Secured Lending & Deposits Finance provides input into the strategic direction, leadership and oversight for all finance matters for Real Estate Secured Lending (RESL) and the Retail Deposits & Investments (RD&I), ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are supported in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships within Canadian Banking Finance, RESL and RD&I business units to deliver on mandate and provide value-added analysis and insight.
• As a strategic Partner to the Business Line, provide analysis, support and counsel to business line management related to financial management of the area
• Conduct financial reviews / investigations of strategic business initiatives including new acquisitions / products / markets with a view to profitability and accounting issues

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?  We’d love to work with you if you have:  

• MBA and/or Accounting Designation preferred and a minimum of 10 years directly related experience in a financial area with demonstrated leadership skills and relationship management expertise
• Thorough knowledge of Canadian Banking’s products/services, business lines, financial reports, compliance, performance measurement, planning and analysis, service standards, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of management/accounting methods and practices including funds transfer pricing, product profitability, ROEE measurement techniques.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills required to develop the vision, goals, strategies, and plans for the Finance Department aligning with the overall Bank strategy.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of finance and the ability to continuously and critically analyze the current state for new concepts, insights and opportunities for improvement.
• Strong initiative, forward thinking and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to create or stimulate integrated cross-disciplinary strategic solutions.
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills that can be applied across all functional levels and areas within the organization

What’s in it for you?

• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.
• A competitive rewards program includes annual bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and comprehensive benefits that start on your first day. 
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employees to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences every individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements. 

Location(s):  Canada : Ontario : Toronto 

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.