Senior Manager - Business Enablement, International Operations

Requisition ID: 262621 

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

The Role

As Senior Manager, Business Enablement, you will serve as a key partner to the Director, Business & Strategic Enablement, supporting the execution of strategic priorities across International Operations. Acting as a trusted advisor and operational lead, you will work closely with senior leaders across multiple countries, driving business planning, performance reporting, financial management, governance, and cross-functional initiatives.

This is a highly visible role that combines strategic business management, executive stakeholder engagement, reporting and analytics, and leadership. You will act as a central point of coordination across Operations, Finance, HR, Risk, and country leadership teams to ensure priorities are executed effectively and key business objectives are achieved.

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

Strategic Business Management

• Partner with senior leadership to support the execution of business priorities across International Operations
• Coordinate strategic initiatives across multiple countries and stakeholder groups, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and operational plans
• Prepare executive-level presentations, briefing materials, and business updates for senior leadership discussions and decision-making
• Monitor initiative progress, identify risks and dependencies, and provide recommendations to support successful execution

Performance Reporting & Business Insights

• Lead the development and enhancement of KPI dashboards and executive reporting using Power BI
• Design and implement automated reporting solutions that improve data quality, consistency, and efficiency
• Analyze operational, financial, and business performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support data-driven decision-making
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of reporting used for executive, regional, and country-level reviews

Financial Planning & Governance

• Support annual business planning, forecasting, and performance management activities across International Operations
• Partner with Finance teams to monitor budgets, forecasts, productivity metrics, and cost management initiatives
• Provide analysis and reporting on financial performance, resource allocation, and efficiency opportunities
• Coordinate governance activities and ensure tracking and resolution of key business commitments

Risk & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary liaison for Business Risk Management, Audit, and governance-related initiatives impacting International Operations
• Monitor and escalate key issues, risks, and regulatory commitments to senior leadership
• Build strong partnerships with country operations teams, corporate functions, Directors, Vice Presidents, and COO-level stakeholders across multiple regions
• Support initiatives that improve operational effectiveness, reporting capabilities, governance, and business performance

Leadership

• Lead and develop a small team responsible for reporting, analysis, and business management activities
• Provide coaching, direction, and oversight to support successful delivery of team objectives
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing environment focused on accountability and continuous improvement

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

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline; MBA is an asset
• Prior experience in Business Management, Chief of Staff, COO Office, Strategy, Business Enablement, Finance Business Management, or related functions
• Experience supporting senior executives in a highly visible business management or strategic support capacity
• Advanced Power BI expertise, including dashboard development, reporting automation, and data visualization
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, business planning, or performance management
• Experience developing executive-level reporting, presentations, and business insights
• Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple business areas
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience partnering with Directors, Vice Presidents, and senior leadership teams
• Leadership experience managing teams or overseeing business initiatives
• Experience in financial services or banking environments is strongly preferred
• Experience supporting international or multi-country operations is an asset
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required

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 including 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.