Manager, Governance

Manager, Governance - Scotiabank (Ireland) DAC

Contributes to the overall success of Scotiabank (Ireland) DAC (SIDAC) by ensuring the effective and efficient implementation of the internal governance framework. Ensures all governance activities are conducted in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures. Provides governance subject matter expertise to SIDAC business and corporate functions. Supports Corporate Secretary on corporate governance matters.

• Contribute to the design of the overall Governance Framework at SIDAC, providing advice and subject matter expertise to ensure it meets regulatory and internal policy requirements.
• Maintain awareness of legislative, regulatory and corporate governance developments that may affect the Board or management structure; assist with Board briefings on these developments.
• Provide assistance to the Corporate Secretary on governance matters and manage company secretarial matters, acting as a delegate as appropriate.
• Support board administration duties such as agenda setting, minute taking, action management, directors training, onboarding activities, and annual evaluations.
• Maintain and update governance policy documents, ensuring they are current and aligned across the entity and Scotiabank group.
• Manage central governance communications and records management, establishing processes and standards as required.
• Maintain records to ensure an audit-ready environment for governance and coordinate responses to governance-related audits or regulatory exams.
• Design standardized management committee information requirements and oversight mechanisms to ensure effective governance across key processes.
• Lead the annual assessment of the effectiveness of committee governance and collaborate with stakeholders across London and Toronto to streamline processes while applying a global mindset.
• Champion a customer-focused culture and ensure considerations of risk appetite and risk culture in day-to-day activities; ensure adequate day-to-day business controls for operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk, and conduct risk.
• Contribute to a high-performance, inclusive work environment and align with the team's vision, values, and business strategy.

• This is an individual contributor role, reporting to the Head of Governance and Strategic Initiatives.
• High degree of autonomy; collaborate with stakeholders in Dublin, London and Toronto.
• Project work is a feature of the role; able to participate in and organize projects and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• Support correspondence with the Central Bank of Ireland and assist with inspections as they arise.
• Manage, prioritize, and execute diverse activities and projects concurrently; adapt plans to changing priorities.
• Maintain a high degree of flexibility and cooperation, undertaking responsibilities outside defined accountabilities as needed.
• Champion a high-performance, customer-focused culture.
• Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours may occur.

• Solid experience in financial services corporate governance, compliance, risk management or internal audit.
• Bachelor degree in business, legal-based or other relevant discipline.
• Corporate governance experience in a regulated financial services organization, ideally wholesale banking.
• Experience in developing and drafting policies and procedures.
• Strong IT skills including Word, PowerPoint & Excel; intermediate level.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills for all levels of staff, including senior management and Board.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.

Location(s): Ireland : Leinster : Dublin

Equity, diversity and inclusion: Scotiabank is committed to an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodations during recruitment and selection, please contact the Recruitment team. Applicants must apply online to be considered. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.