Requisition ID: 214222
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Lead and oversee Global HR's internal controls function to mitigate non-financial risks and ensure business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed/delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

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

• Lead and drive a client focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Define and implement Global HR's risk governance framework and internal controls to manage and mitigate non-financial risks.
• Partner with key stakeholders to identify, assess, monitor, report and respond to non-financial risks to ensure Global HR delivers against strategies, commitments and regulatory requirements.
• Understand, and promote, awareness of Risk Framework and how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Create an environment in which the team pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas, in accordance with Scotiabank Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Build a high-performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviors; communicating vision/values/business strategy; and managing succession and development planning for the team.
• Global HR oversight (covers approximately 1,700 employees)
• Operate independently day-to-day, often under unfamiliar and ambiguous circumstances
• Receive strategic direction from HR leaders and "second line of defense" teams

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

• Curious with a continuous improvement mindset
• Broad and diverse Bank experience with strong business acumen; HR experience an asset
• Strong understanding of the Bank's risk appetite and compliance framework as well as HR's regulatory environment, reporting requirements and context of external environment
• Ability to work independently within a deadline-driven environment
• Strong strategic and analytical capability. Thinks critically to evaluate broad impacts of work
• Able to assess difficult compliance and other regulatory issues, exercise sound judgment expeditiously with respect to such issues and defend decisions
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective business relationships, influence others and comfort interacting with senior executives
• Spanish language skills are an asset
• Degree in related field; HR designation is an asset

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team, surrounded by innovative thinkers

• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development

• Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills

• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!

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.
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