City : Toronto, ON, CA, M5H1H1

Category : Business and Financial Operations

Industry : Finance

Employer : Scotiabank

Requisition ID: 149369

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

Director, Global Equities Structuring and Governance
 

Job Purpose
The successful candidate will provide structuring expertise across Global Equities, assisting in the management of legal, tax and regulatory risk across the global platform. In particular, the candidate will play an integral role in supporting Global Equities in developing governance processes leveraging their knowledge of taxation as it relates to equity capital markets products, including securities lending transactions, total return swaps, futures and structured notes. The candidate will work with a large group of stakeholders across Global Equities, including Prime Services, Global Equity Derivatives and Equity Sales and Trading teams, as well as other areas of the Bank, including Taxation, Legal, Finance, and Securities Operations teams. 

Global Equities operates in a fast-paced and demanding environment. The successful candidate should demonstrate flexibility, strong attention to detail, the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, initiative and excellent organizational skills. The successful candidate will be an exceptional team-player and communicator, with a strong work ethic and relevant experience to the role. The candidate will be based in Toronto and will report to the Managing Director, Head of Equity Financial Resource Management.
 

Is this role right for you?

• Support Global Equities in managing legal, tax and regulatory risk across the global platform (Canada, US, Europe, Asia and LatAm)
• Work with other members of Global Equities, Legal, and Taxation to:
  • Review and structure existing and potential transactions/business activities
  • Work with external counsel to obtain and refresh legal and tax advice and opinions
  • Ensure any tax related operational processes and procedures are implemented and documented 
  • Review and resolve residual legal and tax matters
• Work with Equity Financial Resource Management team in structuring transactions to meet liquidity risk management and regulatory objectives
• Keep abreast of legal, regulatory, and tax law changes in the markets in which the Global Equities team operates
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decision
   

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

• 7+ years of professional experience in law or financial services with a focus in equity capital markets and related tax law matters; and
• LLM, JD, or university degree in business, finance or a related discipline, depending upon experience. 
• CFA candidate or charter holder is an asset
• Fast learner, strong analytical skills and critical thinking capabilities to frame and structure complex issues effectively and develop insights and recommendations
• Superior attention to detail and comfort reviewing legal opinions
• Knowledge of capital markets products, and Canadian, US and/or Global tax law 
• Familiarity with Basel and OSFI Banking regulatory frameworks is an asset
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Drive and motivation to work in a target-driven and high-performance culture and contributes to an inclusive workplace
• Demonstrates resourcefulness and initiative in an evolving and sometimes unstructured workplace

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.