Senior Manager, Credit Controls and Portfolio Risk Management, Canadian Commercial Banking

Requisition ID: 271910 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Senior Manager, Credit Controls and Portfolio Risk Management, Canadian Commercial Banking The Senior Manager, Credit Controls and Portfolio Risk Management supports the COO, Canadian Commercial Banking in achieving Canadian Commercial Banking’s strategic goals. This position leads Issues resolution, Policy and Processes, Portfolio Credit risk management, Lending programs and Projects through ongoing collaboration with various internal partners such as Banking, Risk Management, Business Banking Operations, Legal, Compliance, Audit, Group Treasury, etc. The ideal candidate brings strategic vision, operational rigor, and deep expertise in credit risk management to drive sustainable growth and resilience. Accountabilities/ Primary responsibilities: Issues Management: Lead the identification of root causes, assessment, and resolution of compliance, regulatory, audit, and self-identified issues Ensure timely remediation of findings and issues in accordance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements Coordinate with Compliance, Internal Control and Audit to manage action plans and document evidence of remediation. Policy and Process: Develop and implement strategic solutions for Canadian Commercial Banking’s credit and operational policies and processes with a client centric focus ensuring regulatory compliance and efficiency Assess existing policies and processes for gaps and inefficiencies, driving continuous improvement and alignment with regulatory requirements, industry best practices and Canadian Commercial Banking’s strategic priorities Communicate, train and support business line staff on updates or new requirements arising from completed initiatives. Portfolio Risk Management: Oversee, monitor, and report on Canadian Commercial Banking’s portfolio credit risk, identifying trends and potential areas of concern Develop and deliver timely reports for executive leadership, including early warning reports, portfolio trend analysis and industry review summaries Develop ad hoc reports as requested by Canadian Commercial Banking’s Executive leadership CCB champion for industry reviews including strategy and portfolio limits recommendations and profitability analysis Perform reasonability tests to ensure accuracy and credibility of data used to support decision-making and administration of portfolio management. Lending Programs: Collaborate with key stakeholders to define business requirements Develop, obtain requisite approvals and implement Lending programs aligned with Canadian Commercial Banking’s strategic goals and risk appetite Monitor Lending program performance and make enhancements based on data analysis and feedback Manage Government lending programs including assignment, internal and external inquiries and monthly reporting. Projects: Design, deliver and implement projects or new initiatives to contribute to credit and operational effectiveness of Canadian Commercial Banking Serve as the business line expert on credit and loan system upgrades, ensuring business requirements are accurately captured Participate in project teams initiated by other departments which will have an impact on Canadian Commercial Banking. Other: Champion a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s 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. Education / Experience / Other Information: Undergraduate degree required in Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics. Master’s degree (MBA or related discipline) or relevant professional certification (e.g., CRC, FRM, CFA) is preferred Minimum of 7 years’ experience in credit risk management, commercial lending, or portfolio oversight in a financial services environment Demonstrated experience with policy development, process improvement, and regulatory compliance Excellent communication (oral and written), strategic influencing and stakeholder management abilities Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills Ability to work under tight deadlines with competing demands and priorities High proficiency in MS Office products. Key Behavioural Competencies: Accuracy & Thoroughness Analytical Thinking Communication Customer Focus Flexibility Influence Innovation Relationship-Building Results Focus Strategic Thinking Team Focus Working Conditions: Works in a standard office environment Ability to work non-standard hours, as per business need 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.

The Senior Manager leads issues resolution, policy development, and portfolio credit risk management for Canadian Commercial Banking. They are responsible for overseeing lending programs, project delivery, and providing strategic reporting to executive leadership.

Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in a business-related field and at least 7 years of experience in credit risk or commercial lending. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills are essential for this role.

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• Analyse de donnéesSouhaitée
• Gestion de projetSouhaitée

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• Credit risk management
• Commercial lending
• Portfolio oversight
• Policy development
• Process improvement
• Regulatory compliance
• Stakeholder management
• Strategic influencing
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Reporting
• Data analysis
• Project management
• MS Office
• Risk assessment
• Ad Hoc Reporting
• Sales Principles
• Credit Risk
• Influencing Skills
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Bank Risk Management
• Influencing Without Authority
• Policy Development
• Analytical Thinking
• Results Orientation
• Private Banking
• Commercial Lending
• Resilience
• Credit Risk Management
• Strategic Prioritization
• Data Analysis
• American Sign Language (ASL)
• Auditing
• Business Administration
• Commercial Banking
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Business Requirements
• Capital Markets
• Chartered Financial Analyst
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Regulatory Compliance
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Document Formatting
• Economics
• Finance
• Financial Services

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Credit and Portfolio Risk Manager
• Risk Manager
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Financial Risk Specialists

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

7+ ans

Postuler avant le

19 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine