Job Description
Requisition ID: 227406
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Purpose
Provides strategic direction, leadership and oversight for Enterprise and External Affairs within the Global Corporate Affairs group at Scotiabank. This includes ensuring external relations, reputation strategies, plans and initiatives are supported in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.
The Vice President, Enterprise & External Affairs is a highly visible role, acting as a trusted advisor to the all- Bank Executive team, and reporting to the Senior Vice President, Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer. This role’s core mandate includes an essential enterprise-level communications planning function, reputation management, media relations and select Corporate Functions support.
Accountabilities
Leads and drives a client-focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
Central Planning - Responsible for central communications planning across All-Bank communications (e.g. Strategic Framework, and Corporate Functions). Create an ‘All Bank’ communication strategy and plan and an integrated annual calendar and content strategy and identify priority pillars on which to build Scotiabank’s reputation.
Working closely with key partner groups, including Investor Relations, the Office of the CEO, Enterprise Strategy, Corporate Secretary, Finance and Legal, leads parent-company communications including the Bank’s quarterly earnings, M&A, the Bank’s annual report and annual general meeting.
Executive Communications – Leading the development of content and materials for executive leaders for both internal and external audiences for select Corporate Function partners, including Global Finance and Legal, Governance and Corporate Security. Partners closely with the Office of the CEO on CEO-level communications.
Thought-Leadership & Content Strategy – Responsible for building and delivering an enterprise- wide thought leadership and content strategy that supports the Bank in advocating for a Growth-First Agenda. Oversees the Bank’s Perspectives Newsroom and Enterprise Creative Studio teams to support the Bank’s business lines and advance the Bank’s reputation across key differentiators.
Serve as senior advisor for the all-Bank executive management team in the areas of issues and crisis management (planned and unplanned), and reputation management. This includes developing strategies, providing counsel, developing plans on an ongoing basis and leading media relations for the Bank.
Directs day-to-day activities in a manner consistent with the Bank’s risk culture and the relevant risk appetite statement and limits. Communicates the Bank’s risk culture and risk appetite statement throughout their teams.
Creates an environment in which his/her team pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.
Builds a high performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment; communicating vison/values/business strategy and managing succession and development planning for the team.
Education / Experience / Other Information
Extensive communications experience in key communications disciplines, including employee, corporate and executive communications and media, investor and public relations.
Exceptional knowledge of internal and external mass communication principles, digital content and distribution. Strong working knowledge of the current and prospective media environments in which the Bank operates.
Exceptional ability to build and leverage strategic relationships, to build and maintain a significant internal and external network of contacts and understand marketplace best practices and future trends.
Working Conditions
Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence. Limited travel internationally.
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. 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.
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Purpose
Provides strategic direction, leadership and oversight for Enterprise and External Affairs within the Global Corporate Affairs group at Scotiabank. This includes ensuring external relations, reputation strategies, plans and initiatives are supported in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.
The Vice President, Enterprise & External Affairs is a highly visible role, acting as a trusted advisor to the all- Bank Executive team, and reporting to the Senior Vice President, Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer. This role’s core mandate includes an essential enterprise-level communications planning function, reputation management, media relations and select Corporate Functions support.
Accountabilities
Leads and drives a client-focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
Central Planning - Responsible for central communications planning across All-Bank communications (e.g. Strategic Framework, and Corporate Functions). Create an ‘All Bank’ communication strategy and plan and an integrated annual calendar and content strategy and identify priority pillars on which to build Scotiabank’s reputation.
Working closely with key partner groups, including Investor Relations, the Office of the CEO, Enterprise Strategy, Corporate Secretary, Finance and Legal, leads parent-company communications including the Bank’s quarterly earnings, M&A, the Bank’s annual report and annual general meeting.
Executive Communications – Leading the development of content and materials for executive leaders for both internal and external audiences for select Corporate Function partners, including Global Finance and Legal, Governance and Corporate Security. Partners closely with the Office of the CEO on CEO-level communications.
Thought-Leadership & Content Strategy – Responsible for building and delivering an enterprise- wide thought leadership and content strategy that supports the Bank in advocating for a Growth-First Agenda. Oversees the Bank’s Perspectives Newsroom and Enterprise Creative Studio teams to support the Bank’s business lines and advance the Bank’s reputation across key differentiators.
Serve as senior advisor for the all-Bank executive management team in the areas of issues and crisis management (planned and unplanned), and reputation management. This includes developing strategies, providing counsel, developing plans on an ongoing basis and leading media relations for the Bank.
Directs day-to-day activities in a manner consistent with the Bank’s risk culture and the relevant risk appetite statement and limits. Communicates the Bank’s risk culture and risk appetite statement throughout their teams.
Creates an environment in which his/her team pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.
Builds a high performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment; communicating vison/values/business strategy and managing succession and development planning for the team.
Education / Experience / Other Information
Extensive communications experience in key communications disciplines, including employee, corporate and executive communications and media, investor and public relations.
Exceptional knowledge of internal and external mass communication principles, digital content and distribution. Strong working knowledge of the current and prospective media environments in which the Bank operates.
Exceptional ability to build and leverage strategic relationships, to build and maintain a significant internal and external network of contacts and understand marketplace best practices and future trends.
Working Conditions
Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence. Limited travel internationally.
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. 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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Vice President, Enterprise and External Affairs position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Toronto offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
