Senior Manager, Development and Control

Scotiabank

Toronto, ON

Salary: Information not available

Requisition ID: 230355

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

Digital Risk Engine (DRE) Senior Development and Control Manager will join a centre of excellence team that contributes to the risk management, digital automation, and risk reward optimization of the Canadian Retail Bank by managing and assisting in the technical design, implementation, validation, documentation, and governance of credit risk strategy and policy deployments within Scotiabank’s Canadian credit decision platforms. The candidate will be expected to work closely with portfolio risk strategy/policy teams, centre of excellence teams, and functional teams across first line and second line of defence. In addition, the candidate will be expected to drive continuous improvement in technology design, deployment/testing techniques, operating processes, and best practices around technical system usage, in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Is this role right for you?

Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge
Drive digital risk automation through integration of modern digital risk technology and client centric policy design
- Be subject matter experts in risk technology design, deployments, testing, validation processes across the retail footprint, especially using FICO DMP suites of software
- Ensure strict adherence to deployment, testing, documentation, and release management processes, and provide effective challenge to key stakeholders where required
- Maintain current and in-depth knowledge of retail lending policies and strategies across all Canadian retail products
- Stay informed of competitive landscape and regulatory environments and anticipate future customer needs
- Challenge the status quo of current risk management practices with new technology enabled designs and provide innovative solutions to policy, strategy, and reporting functions
- Support the design and execution of retail lending technology and policy roadmap
Act as change champion to transform retail risk operating model in second line of defence by promoting best practices on application of new technologies
Evaluate existing lending policies and strategies implementation and provide recommendation to improve process efficiency and ease of use
Work with stakeholders (e.g. Front-end technology teams, IT, business line owners, fraud, retail risk teams, PAE, governance, ACE, RSC etc.) to ensure solutions provide optimum customer journeys and support business line objectives
Ability to balance multiple and occasionally competing priorities with strong project management discipline to support timely completion of project deadlines
Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

A university degree is required (preferably with a major in economics, finance, business, computer science, or engineering)

5+ years in retail lending, technology, or risk management experience required
Expertise in FICO based technologies such as Originations Manager, Triad, Decision Modeler, Blaze etc. is required
Strong technical skills in database and analytics tools such as SAS, SQL, MongoDB, Tableau, Power BI, XML and Postman; experience with non-relational databases and working knowledge of programming languages such as NodeJS, python, Java etc. is a strong asset
Excellent communication and business writing skills complemented with solid logical/deductive reasoning, sound judgement and creativity
Strong personal time management skills and curiosity to learn, explore, and discover is a must
Functional knowledge of retail credit risk lifecycles, credit and behaviour scoring, credit risk model designs and applications
Familiarity with project management techniques and agile working framework is an asset

What's in it for you?

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 employee 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 each 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.
Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
Dynamic Office - Fully equipped gym, showers, games room, bowling alley, micro market, free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, wellness rooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

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.

About Scotiabank

The Scotiabank Veterans Network (SVN) is committed to supporting veterans, reservists, and military spouses by recognizing and valuing their unique skills and experiences. As a military-friendly employer, Scotiabank actively promotes the integration of veterans into civilian careers by offering a wide range of employment opportunities across the Bank. SVN plays a key role in this effort, leading initiatives such as a mentorship program designed to support both current and transitioning veterans.

The team was instrumental in driving recent enhancements to Scotiabank’s reservist leave policy and organized the inaugural Valour and Vision Expo in Q4 2024, where industry leaders pledged to support veterans entering the civilian workforce. In February 2025, Scotiabank proudly served as the lead Banking Sponsor of the Invictus Games, an international multi-sport event that aids in the rehabilitation of wounded, injured, and ill service members—both active and retired.

Additionally, SVN hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including leadership symposiums and annual Remembrance Day ceremonies, to honor and support the military community.

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