Manager, Wealth Lending Business Intelligence Requisition ID: 247054 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. **Purpose** Contribute to the overall success of Scotiabank’s International Wealth Management (IWM) business and drive organizational change by analyzing data and processes to recommend and implement solutions that improve efficiency and mitigate risk, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Manager, Wealth Lending Business Intelligence collaborates closely with credit advisors, credit risk, technology, and head office teams to ensure data quality and process efficiency. **Core responsibilities** • Recommend solutions to business problems, which may include new systems, process changes, or other initiatives • Evaluate existing wealth lending processes to find areas for improvement and lead initiatives to create new or more efficient workflows • Manage the review, assessment and implementation of new product solutions and product offering enhancements, through the investigation of the product offer in the market and the Bank. • Liaise with Global Risk Management (GRM) on issues related to wealth lending initiatives, guidelines, and portfolio management, maintaining a two-way communication channel on how the business is managing the risks associated with its lending book and potential long-term improvements • Collect, clean, and analyze loan portfolio data using statistical tools to identify trends and provide insights • Assist in the delivery of project requirements and solutions and perform quality assurance testing at various stages • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, senior executives, and department heads to build support and secure buy-in for change initiatives, identifying potential inconsistencies in data or reports and proposing solutions to address these by way of improvements to systems or processes • Manage stakeholders, communicating the vision for change, and overcoming resistance through leadership, and project management skills • Maintain and update IWM Wealth Lending tools and systems including collateral monitoring, loan management, and others developed in the future • Support the development and enhancement of IWM Wealth Lending systems and dashboards. • Be the subject matter expert on wealth lending systems and provide end-user support • Demonstrates initiative and proactively identifies, communicates, and mitigates operational risks across wealth lending processes. • Uphold Scotiabank’s values, Code of Conduct, and risk culture in all activities. • Deliver project milestones within defined timelines • Manage relationship with third-party vendors in accordance with contractual terms and SLAs **Education/Experience/Other Experience:** • Bachelor's or master's degree in business, management, IT, or a related field • Education from other non-standard backgrounds will be entertained where an appropriate skills/experience background exists. • 5 years of experience as a business analyst or in analytics teams within the financial services industry• Proficiency in statistical analysis, data mining, and data visualization tools like SQL, Excel, or Tableau. • Ability to break down complex problems, interpret data, and draw logical conclusions. • Strong ability to present findings clearly and effectively to different audiences through written reports and verbal presentations. • Attention to detail - meticulousness in cleaning data and ensuring accuracy for reliable analysis. • Problem-solving • Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence • Knowledge of Spanish is a plus 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, pleaseclick here (https://www.scotiabank.com/careers/en/careers/technical-support-for-applicants.html) . 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.