Director, Communications Global Wealth Management

Requisition ID: 217540

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

The Role

The Director, Global Wealth Management Communications is responsible for leading internal and external communication strategies and initiatives that enable the strategic priorities of the Global Wealth Management business and Scotiabank. The role provides strategic direction, leadership, oversight and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders enabling communications excellence and innovation through business strategies, plans and initiatives in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

The Director is a member of the Global Wealth Management (GWM) Communications leadership team, as well as the Global Corporate Affairs team.

Is this role right for you?

• Lead and drive a client-centric culture throughout the team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Create and deliver strategic internal and external communications initiatives that drive leader communications and thought-leadership opportunities for Global Wealth Management including key businesses, Canadian Wealth Management and International Wealth Management.
• Promote the Bank's brand and manage external reputational issues.

• Deliver thoughtful executive communications in support of business programs and initiatives that enhance the profile of leaders and initiatives of the various lines of business with key stakeholders.
• Communicate the business line strategy and the ongoing execution of the strategy to employees and key partner groups, as well as to the senior team.
• Provide overall strategic employee communications to enhance employee engagement, strengthen a sense of belonging and demonstrate how employees are active leaders in the business' success.
• Develop and direct wide-ranging, proactive and innovative media and public relations programs to communicate and advocate the businesses' priorities and business objectives and support overall positioning and branding strategies.
• Build a high-performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviours; communicating vision/values/business strategy; and, managing succession and development planning for the team.
• Create an environment in which their team pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank's Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in Communications, preferably in a financial services environment.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with a proven track record of building effective relationships with senior executives, business partners and teammates.
• Ability to successfully balance execution against a defined strategy with the need to be flexible as opportunities are presented.
• A professional communications leader who can make an impact, influence and achieve results with effective negotiation, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proven media relations and issues management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of multiple communications disciplines, media channels, internal/external audiences, lines of businesses supported, banking industry and clients
• Ability to work within a highly regulated environment.
• Experience in a Wealth Management role.
• Understand the complexity of Scotiabank's global footprint.
• Proven ability to attract, retain and develop high-performing teams and to foster a collaborative mindset.
• Strong interest in communicating and driving strategy through effective communication and employee engagement tactics.
• Strong strategic thinking skills and financial acumen, with excellent attention to detail, and high-level accountability for the quality and timely completion of projects.
• Flexible and willing to take on new challenges as they present themselves.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills (French and Spanish is an asset).
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions

• The environment is fast-paced, complex and demanding
• Significant pressure may be experienced, due to tight deadlines and unanticipated executive requests

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.