A leading bank in the Americas is seeking a Senior Principal Architect – Data & Analytics to define and lead the enterprise data architecture strategy. You will work to ensure scalable and compliant data platforms, guide modernization efforts, and mentor a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture and hands-on expertise with modern data platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake. This role offers a competitive rewards program including benefits from day one. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading bank in the Americas seeks a Director to lead financial reporting initiatives and provide critical financial insights. The role involves collaborating with Caribbean leadership, developing financial models, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in finance or related fields, 8-10 years of experience, and strong skills in data analysis and communication. An inclusive and collaborative work environment with competitive rewards awaits you. #J-18808-Ljbffr
ScotiaMcLeod Administrative Associate - Victoria, BC Requisition ID: 242852 As a cornerstone business within Scotia Wealth Management®, ScotiaMcLeod has earned a reputation for integrity based on service excellence and trusted investment advice. Our advisors and teams pride themselves on exploring innovative approaches to protecting and growing their clients' assets. When you join ScotiaMcLeod, you’ll be empowered to deliver Enriched Thinking®, a unique approach that incorporates your client’s thinking, as well as our thinking, to drive results. You’ll work with a team of specialists to deliver a client‑centric approach to wealth management, enabling you to consider all the facets of your client’s life, family and business. With a focus on total wealth planning, and wealth specialists to help you deliver on this unique value proposition, you’ll be enabling clients to see not just the big picture, but all the little ones too. Brief Introduction As an Administrative Associate you will be responsible for contributing to the overall success of one or more Wealth Advisors by ensuring a high level of client service achieved by effective administration and day‑to‑day trading of their business. In the Role You Will Ensure effective client administration by managing all administrative processes and escalations requiring investigation Consistently demonstrate high levels of client service to deepen relationships; by supporting the advisor in regular reviews of portfolios including entering client trades as directed by the client or Advisor and identifying client needs, by responding to client inquiries, resolving issues and effecting client transactions in a timely and responsive manner Provide marketing assistance by coordinating materials, events and seminars to increase/identify opportunities to increase assets and/or revenue Support the growth of the business by managing tracking reports for Wealth Advisor to review targets, recommendations, and financial plans/concepts Build effective working relationships across various departmental and business line contacts by actively collaborating and sharing knowledge and experience Do You Have the Skills Experience in the securities industry Approval as an Investment Representative (IR) with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) Excellent verbal and written communication Strong organizational skills Ability to take initiative, work independently and meet deadlines Meticulous attention to detail and excellent time management skills Exceptional client service skills, providing a professional and respectful experience What's in It for You Competitive Compensation and Benefits package including annual incentive plans, time off entitlements, Pension Plan, Employee Share Ownership Plan and favourable employee rates for employee banking The opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers. An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our clients. An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity and celebrates success. Learning and Development – free access to Scotia Academy to upskill and develop your skills. Location: Canada – British Columbia – Victoria 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
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. The Enterprise Architecture team is pivotal in defining the technological and structural direction of the organization. Their mandate includes designing, developing, governing, and driving the global technology strategy for the Bank. As a Senior Principal Architect – Data & Analytics, you will define and lead Scotiabank’s enterprise data architecture strategy, shaping how data is governed, secured, and leveraged to deliver measurable business value. You will guide modernization across cloud, analytics, and integration domains, ensuring enterprise data platforms are scalable, resilient, and compliant. Acting as a strategic advisor to senior executives, you will influence investment priorities and ensure that Scotiabank’s data foundation supports a future of intelligent, data‑driven banking. Is this role right for you? In this role, you will: Strategy Development Partner with Global Data and Analytics team to define and lead the enterprise data architecture strategy, aligning modernization, analytics, and governance with Scotiabank’s long‑term business and technology objectives. Actively participate in developing and executing the data and platform migration strategy to the cloud, ensuring scalability, resiliency, security, and compliance while optimizing cost and performance. Collaborate across domains to establish the enterprise foundation for analytics and intelligence by selecting and integrating platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, and Azure Synapse, enabling unified, governed, and high‑performing data environments. Define future‑state architecture blueprints and reference models to guide interoperability, modernization, and sustainable platform evolution. Collaborate across domains – Cloud, AI, Security, Integration, and Applications – to ensure data architecture strategies align with enterprise‑wide transformation and business outcomes. Transformational Leadership Partner with Global Data and Analytics team to lead the design and execution of enterprise data modernization initiatives, including data lake, data warehouse, and real‑time streaming capabilities. Architect secure, resilient, and compliant data ecosystems, ensuring end‑to‑end traceability, data quality, and business continuity. Provide architectural oversight for major transformation programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, security policies, and regulatory compliance. Partner with engineering and delivery teams to operationalize data architecture roadmaps, governance frameworks, and platform automation. Promote data‑driven decision‑making and self‑service analytics across business units to accelerate innovation and agility. Executive Presence & Influence Act as a strategic advisor to C‑suite and senior executives, translating complex data and cloud transformation strategies into clear business outcomes and measurable value. Demonstrate strong executive presence by engaging board‑level stakeholders, influencing investment priorities, and aligning enterprise data strategy with business growth objectives. Lead with clarity and thought leadership, simplifying complex architectural discussions to guide strategic decisions on modernization, cloud adoption, and data governance. Build trusted relationships across technology, business, and risk functions, fostering alignment and accountability for data transformation outcomes. Represent Enterprise Architecture in executive governance and investment forums, providing direction on platform evolution, data architecture, and enterprise intelligence initiatives. Inspire teams through vision‑driven leadership, cultivating a culture of collaboration, innovation, and responsible data use across the enterprise. Stakeholder Management Present and communicate with our CTO, engineering heads and other senior leaders on an ongoing basis to gather feedback, report progress and solve issues. Work closely with technical teams and SMEs to ensure technology initiatives are delivered on time, within budget forecasts and deliver value identified at inception. Work closely with non‑technology teams including business lines, HR, Finance and Risk to ensure technology initiatives are meeting business needs and are integrated within the bank effectively. People Leadership Lead and coach a high‑performing team of individuals. Direct, motivate and develop the team to ensure maximum contributions from each member and consider their professional growth. Share knowledge and collaborate with others within the team and with other teams across the Bank to ensure effective delivery of projects. Encourage innovation and collaboration across global architecture teams to ensure consistent and sustainable data solutions. Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have: 10+ years of enterprise architecture leadership, specializing in data modernization, analytics enablement, and cloud transformation in large, complex environments. Proven ability to define and lead enterprise data architecture strategy, aligning modernization, analytics, and governance with long‑term business objectives. Demonstrated success in executing cloud data migration strategies—balancing scalability, security, resiliency, and compliance with cost optimization. Expertise in modern data architectures including data mesh, data fabric, and data‑as‑a‑product models that promote decentralization, ownership, and interoperability. Skilled in architecting end‑to‑end data ecosystems that enable real‑time analytics, intelligent automation, and regulatory transparency. Hands‑on experience with modern data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, and Azure Synapse, building unified and governed analytics environments. Strong understanding of data governance, lineage, and metadata management, ensuring consistency, trust, and traceability across distributed systems. Proven capability to rationalize and optimize data assets and technologies, eliminating duplication, improving quality, and strengthening regulatory alignment. Deep knowledge of security, privacy, and resiliency principles for hybrid and multi‑cloud environments, integrating controls into architecture by design. Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, BIAN, BIZBOK) and modern data principles that enable cross‑domain innovation and scalability. Recognized as a strategic advisor and thought leader, capable of influencing C‑suite and board‑level stakeholders to align data strategy with organizational priorities. Strong executive communication and collaboration skills, bridging business, technology, and risk domains to drive enterprise alignment. Demonstrated ability to champion a data‑driven culture, embedding concepts of data as a product, self‑service analytics, and shared ownership across business units. Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and advanced analytics or data governance certifications are preferred. 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 embraced through bias‑free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. 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. 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. Community Engagement – opportunities for community engagement and belonging with our various programs. Location: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Requisition ID: 243892 ScotiaMcLeod, a cornerstone of Scotia Wealth Management®, is a full-service wealth management firm with a proud history dating back to 1921. Known for service excellence, trusted advice, and a collaborative culture, we’re committed to helping clients grow and protect their wealth by understanding their complete financial picture—life, family, business, and future. Our signature Enriched Thinking® approach brings together investment, wealth planning, and advisory specialists to deliver truly personalized solutions. You’ll be supported by an innovative, team-based environment that values integrity, client focus, and continuous growth. At ScotiaMcLeod, you’re not just building a career—you’re joining a firm where ideas spark, collaboration thrives, and you’re empowered to reach your full potential while making a real impact in your clients' lives. The Administrative Associate’s primary focus is to assist an Advisor in the day-to-day trading and the administration of their business. The Administrative Associate may support more than one Advisor who may have different types of business. IS THIS ROLE RIGHT FOR YOU In the role you will: 1. Ensure a high level of client service by: Supporting advisor in the regular review of clients’ portfolios to identify client needs for Team of Experts services Reviewing the portfolio to ensure it meets the current or updated risk profile and aligns with applicable investment program Gathering research & product information from internal and external sources Entering client trades as directed by client or Advisor Remaining up to date with all the regulatory rules and trading activities as it relates to client accounts Following up with clients on missing documentation required as per the industry regulatory requirements Maintaining client files and information of the appropriate systems Checking daily trades and all system entries in accounts for timelines and accuracy Responding to client inquiries in a timely, responsive manner Resolving issues and effecting client transactions expeditiously and accurately, escalating issues to Advisor when appropriate Issuing instructions for client withdrawals, deposits, swaps and transfers according to client or Advisor instructions Ensuring all client interaction is accurately documented Understanding the required documentation for all client account types 3. Provide marketing assistance to the Advisor by: Identifying opportunities to gather additional assets and/or increase revenue within the existing client base (i.e. referrals, consolidation of assets, insurance, etc…) Developing, distributing and maintaining marketing materials Organizing client events, including lunch & learns, seminars, client appreciation Maintaining or co-ordinating electronic marketing Managing the approval process for all marketing and mass communication 4. Supporting the growth of the Advisor by: Reviewing and reducing all restricted accounts Managing the Bank referral process Reviewing the daily commission reports and follow up on unpaid commissions Tracking the Growth Bonus payments and follow up Preparing, analyzing, and presenting reports and recommendations, financial plans/concepts, insurance, annual trading summary etc. to the Advisor for review Providing recommendations for improvement to business processes, additional value to clients, and utilization of our Team of Experts 5. Contribute to the effective functioning of the branch team by: Building effective working relationships across the team and with various business line and corporate function contacts Maintaining a high level of customer service Facilitating a culture of open and honest communication Actively participating and contributing to touch bases and team meetings Encouraging the generation of new ideas and approaches Actively sharing knowledge and experience to enhance the development of all team members Developing and executing a meaningful employee development plan DO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills Ability to take initiative and work independently Ability to meet deadlines Knowledge of Microsoft systems: Word, Excel and PowerPoint Secondary education Working Conditions The role operates within a standard office environment. The branch is a fast paced often high stress environment often with conflicting demands. Seminars and client/prospect events are often held in the evening which can require a longer than usual working day. Education and Accreditation All applicable education, examination, and training requirements for licensing and confirmed registration as an Investment Representative with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) Post secondary #SWM Location(s): Canada : New Brunswick : Fredericton 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
A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Manager, GBM Taxation & Tax Controversy in Toronto. This role involves supporting tax audits and disputes, assessing tax risks, and ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations. Ideal candidates will be tax lawyers or CPAs with at least 4 years of experience in Canadian taxation. The position offers a vibrant, inclusive workplace, along with a performance bonus and health benefits from day one. #J-18808-Ljbffr
OverviewTitle: Director, Domain Architecture (Bilingual English/Spanish)Requisition ID: 244835Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.The role:The Domain Architecture Director plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology within International Banking. This role exists to define and steward a cohesive architectural vision that enables scalable, secure, resilient, and compliant platforms, while accelerating the transition toward a simplified, cloud-native technology landscape. By leading modernization and transformation initiatives, the Director ensures that the bank’s technology portfolio evolves to support business agility, operational efficiency, and innovation at scale. This includes driving distributed architectures, application modernization, platform rationalization, and cloud migration strategies that unlock long-term value.This role is designed for a strategic leader with deep experience in financial services or digital-native banking environments—someone who can influence across executive and technical domains, and who brings a bold perspective on how technology can elevate the bank’s international ambitions. Responsibilities Architectural Strategy: Define and lead the design of technology solutions across the application portfolio within the assigned macro domain, enabling business transformation and legacy modernization. Portfolio Classification & Simplification: Own the classification of APMs into functional domains, driving simplification and rationalization to align with the target architecture. Currency & Compliance: Oversee remediation plans to keep systems current, secure, and compliant with enterprise and regulatory standards. Cloud-Ready Architecture: Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and cloud-efficient, aligned with enterprise patterns and policies. Technology Roadmap: Lead the domain’s technology roadmap, including capability mapping, architecture patterns, and blueprints, while managing exceptions and driving continuous improvement. Business Partnership: Co-create solutions with business and engineering teams from ideation to production, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational readiness. Planning & Risk Management: Drive annual technology planning, identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and align decisions with enterprise vision. Platform Optimization: Lead initiatives to consolidate and modernize platforms, improving cost efficiency, resilience, and technical capabilities. Governance & Automation: Strengthen architecture governance through automation, ensuring compliance and proactively managing deviations Leadership & Coaching: Mentor architects and engineering teams, fostering technical excellence, ownership, and collaboration to ensure successful delivery of modernization initiatives. Qualifications What do you need to succeed? Professional Experience: 10+ years of experience in technology architecture, including 5+ years within financial services or digital-native banks. Proven expertise in designing and implementing banking and cloud architectures across different cloud providers (Google, AWS, Azure). Demonstrated success leading large-scale migrations from on-premises to modern cloud environments. Certifications: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect. Additional certifications in AWS or Azure are highly valued. Certifications in Enterprise Architecture (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate) considered an asset. Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Enterprise Architecture Frameworks like TOGAF, Zachman, ArchiMate, etc. and how to apply them pragmatically in large organizations. Ability to design and evaluate scalable, secure, and modular systems, aligned with cloud-native and distributed principles. Expertise in Microservices and API Design based on REST, GraphQL, event-driven architecture patterns. Experience defining target architectures, roadmaps, and reference implementation across large portfolios. Broad understanding of cloud native architectures, hybrid and multi-cloud environments, and migration strategies across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Knowledge about infrastructure automation, container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines to enable scalability and operational excellence. Capable of collaborating with platform and infrastructure teams to ensure alignment on cloud strategy, automation and resilience. Solid understanding of data architecture, including data lakes, ETL pipelines, big data analytics and data governance. Ability to design architectures that comply with global financial regulations and data residency requirements. Familiar with cybersecurity architecture including Zero Trust, IAM, encryption standards and secure cloud design. Collaborates effectively with security and risk teams to ensure compliance and resilience across all layers of architecture (PCI DSS, GDPR, SOX, local banking regulations). Expertise on Risk Management: Threat modeling, vulnerability assessment. Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and enterprise perspective. Ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams. Effective communicator able to simplify complexity and present strategies and progress to executive teams and regulators. Advanced or native English and Fluent Spanish What's in it for you? We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity and curiosity and celebrates success We provide you with the tools and technology needed to create meaningful customer experiences You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world We hire you for your talent — not just a job — so you can grow with us. We’ll equip you for success not only in your role, but also in your career as a whole Dress codes don't apply here: being comfortable does Access to thousands of online and in-person courses so you can hone your current skills, or learn new ones A competitive rewards package that includes a base salary, a performance bonus, company matching programs on pension and profit sharing, paid vacation, personal & sick days, medical, vision, and dental and much more Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Mexico : Ciudad de México : Mexico || Peru : Lima : Lima 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
A leading financial services institution is seeking an Administrative Associate in Victoria, BC. This role involves providing exceptional client service through effective administration and supporting Wealth Advisors. Candidates should have experience in the securities industry and CIRO approval. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development in an inclusive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Requisition ID: 245322 The role The Director will collaborate closely with the Caribbean leadership teams, providing critical financial insights, supporting the planning process, and coordinating efforts across multiple geographies. This role will lead financial reporting initiatives, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory standards. The incumbent will drive the overall success of the International Banking Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in Toronto by executing key goals, plans, and initiatives aligned with the team’s business strategies. All activities will be conducted in strict compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures. In this role, you will: Data Analysis Collaborate with both country and MIS teams to assess financial reporting capabilities and identify opportunities for improvement – data quality and granularity, reporting timeliness and reach. Develop financial models for ad-hoc analyses, consolidating data to review variances, trends, or sensitivity analyses. Advise local FP&A teams to ensure methodology and processes align with best practices and organizational goals. Coordinate with country specialist teams to ensure analysis and reporting of segment trends and results are consistent. Work closely with the Strategy team to provide necessary financial analysis and data for strategic deliverables. Control Liaise with IB FP&A Directors, Country FP&A and Segment Leads to ensure the accuracy and consistency of financial data. Ensure the integrity and reliability of financial results and oversee the timely completion of financial reporting processes. Other Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge. Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions. 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. Champion a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment. Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or related fields. MBA or master’s in finance is an asset. CFA, CPA, or other designations are an asset. Fluency in Spanish is a must. Minimum 8-10 years of work experience. Minimum 2 years in senior roles. Banking or financial services experience. Experience in financial reporting, planning, analysis. Highly familiar with accounting practices, taxation, and transfer pricing. Excellent communication (written, verbal as well as presentation) skills. Excellent computer skills – Proficient in Excel (advanced modelling, macros, VBA). What’s in it for you? An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success! We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one! Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Title: Senior Principal Architect, Enterprise Architecture - Artificial IntelligenceRequisition ID: 243224Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high‑performing culture.The Enterprise Architecture team is pivotal in defining the technological and structural direction of the organization. Their mandate includes designing, developing, governing, and driving the global technology strategy for the Bank.As a Senior Principal Architect with AI Competency, you will define and lead the enterprise AI architecture strategy, establishing how AI capabilities are designed, governed, and scaled across the enterprise with Enterprise AI and Data platform team’s collaboration. You will ensure that AI systems — including generative and agentic AI — are architected for security, transparency, and resilience. Acting as a trusted advisor to executives and governance bodies, you will influence how Scotiabank integrates AI into its fabric responsibly, ethically, and efficiently. This role bridges technology innovation with governance, defining the standards and frameworks that allow the organization to innovate with confidence in an AI‑driven world.In this role, you will:Strategy DevelopmentPartner with Global AI team to define and lead the enterprise AI architecture strategy, aligning intelligent automation, generative AI, and responsible AI principles with the organization’s business and technology vision.Participate in the enterprise AI foundation, including governance, architecture patterns, lifecycle management, and model assurance frameworks.Develop the AI assurance and governance charter, ensuring transparency, auditability, and continuous compliance across all models, pipelines, and decision systems.Partner with Data, security, risk, and engineering teams to embed AI‑driven resiliency, observability, and threat modeling into architecture standards.Evaluate, rationalize, and standardize AI platforms and tools for scalability, cost efficiency, and compliance alignment.Transformational LeadershipArchitect agentic AI ecosystems – environments where autonomous agents collaborate safely within enterprise boundaries while maintaining traceability and control.Design secure, resilient, and compliant AI platforms that integrate with existing enterprise systems, ensuring alignment with risk, ethics, and regulatory frameworks.Partner with Global AI team to Champion responsible AI adoption, embedding ethical guardrails, explainability, and human oversight throughout the AI lifecycle.Drive architectural patterns and reference implementations for AI observability, versioning, and lifecycle automation (MLOps).Collaborate with Cloud, Data, Security, and Integration architects to operationalize AI workloads seamlessly across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments.Executive Presence & InfluenceServe as a strategic advisor to C‑suite and board‑level executives, translating AI strategies into measurable business outcomes and investment priorities.Demonstrate strong executive presence in governance forums, influencing enterprise policy, risk posture, and technology direction.Lead with thought leadership and clarity, simplifying complex AI, ethics, and security topics to drive informed decision‑making.Represent Enterprise Architecture in AI governance councils, compliance boards, and risk committees, providing authoritative direction on AI assurance and safety.Build strategic partnerships across business, risk, and regulatory domains, ensuring AI adoption aligns with corporate values and industry ethics.Inspire and mentor teams across architecture and engineering disciplines, cultivating a culture of innovation, responsibility, and trust in AI adoption.Stakeholder ManagementPresent and communicate with CTO, engineering heads and other senior leaders on an ongoing basis to gather feedback, report progress and solve issues.Work closely with technical teams and SMEs to ensure technology initiatives are delivered on time, within budget forecasts and deliver value identified at inception.Work closely with non‑technology teams including business lines, HR, Finance and Risk to ensure technology initiatives are meeting business needs and are integrated within the bank effectively.People LeadershipLead and coach a high‑performing team of individuals.Direct, motivate and develop the team, ensuring maximum contributions from each member and considering their professional growth.Share knowledge and collaborate with others within the team and with other teams across the Bank to ensure effective delivery of projects.Champion enterprise learning on AI ethics, architecture patterns, and responsible deployment practices.Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?10+ years of enterprise architecture leadership experience, specializing in AI systems design, intelligent automation, and digital transformation in complex, regulated enterprises.Proven ability to define and lead enterprise AI architecture strategy, ensuring scalability, security, resiliency, and ethical governance across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments.Expertise in architecting AI platforms and ecosystems, including agentic AI frameworks, adaptive learning systems, and model‑as‑a‑service architectures that enable intelligence at scale.Deep understanding of MLOps, LLMOps, and AI observability frameworks, ensuring reliability, traceability, and performance across the entire AI lifecycle.Demonstrated success in implementing AI governance and assurance programs, aligned with frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, and the EU AI Act to ensure transparency, accountability, and trust.Skilled at integrating AI ethics, fairness, and explainability into enterprise systems, enabling responsible innovation with human oversight.Experience defining AI risk and resiliency strategies, including threat modeling, continuous assurance, and AI‑driven self‑healing architecture patterns.Proficiency in designing secure AI infrastructures that balance innovation with operational control, privacy, and regulatory compliance.Proven track record of evaluating and rationalizing AI technologies, eliminating duplication, optimizing cost and performance, and aligning platforms with enterprise strategy.Strong understanding of data interoperability and AI‑data convergence, ensuring that AI systems integrate seamlessly with enterprise data and analytics foundations.Recognized as a strategic advisor and thought leader, capable of influencing C‑suite and board‑level stakeholders on AI policy, investment, and governance.Strong executive communication, storytelling, and influence skills, bridging the gap between technical complexity and strategic business value.Demonstrated ability to mentor architects and engineering leaders, fostering a culture of innovation, ethical responsibility, and cross‑domain collaboration.Advanced cloud and AI certifications (Azure AI, AWS ML, or GCP Vertex AI) preferred, with deep familiarity in AI tooling ecosystems such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLflow, and LangChain.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.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.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.Community Engagement – any where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.Location(s): Canada : Ontario : TorontoScotiabank 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
