Associate Director, Financial Institutions Europe

Title: Associate Director, Financial Institutions Europe (SIDAC), Global Banking and Markets Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Associate Director, Corporate Banking - Financial Institutions Europe, GBM Ireland Location: Dublin, Ireland About the Role Join Scotiabank’s dynamic Financial Institutions & Sponsors team in Europe, supporting leading institutional clients while driving strategic growth. This role offers the opportunity to shape client relationships, contribute to high-profile transactions, and play a key part in the expansion of our Dublin-based FIS team. Key Responsibilities - Champion a customer-focused, high-performance culture that deepens client relationships and drives business growth. - Develop and execute complex credit proposals and client submissions in line with Scotiabank’s risk appetite and policies. - Analyse financial statements, forecasts, and risk models to provide strategic recommendations. - Coordinate with internal partners across Global Risk Management, Investment Banking, and Capital Markets. - Maintain client compliance, oversee account management, and ensure documentation accuracy. - Research and pursue new business opportunities across the Financial Institutions sector. - Support annual planning, marketing initiatives, and cross-functional projects to drive team success. What You’ll Bring - Strong analytical and financial acumen with proven experience in corporate or institutional banking. - Experience in the Insurance and/or Fund Finance sectors preferred. - Deep understanding of credit processes, risk culture, and client portfolio management. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, proactive mindset. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines with minimal supervision. - High ethical standards, professionalism, and commitment to integrity at all times. - MBA, CFA, ACT or CA designation preferred (or equivalent experience). - Second language (Spanish or French) desirable. Why Join Us - Be part of a collaborative leadership team in Dublin, working closely with senior directors across Europe. - Exposure to a broad range of lending and non-lending products including Investment Banking, Capital Markets, and Global Transaction Banking. - Contribute to strategic growth in a high-visibility regional role. - Access to global mobility, leadership development, and ongoing professional learning. - Inclusive, high-performance environment with strong ethical foundations and shared success. Location(s): Ireland : Leinster : Dublin 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr