Scotia Wealth Management - Manager, Business Initiatives

Requisition ID: 271521 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. INTRODUCTION: Scotia Wealth Management is looking for a Manager, Business Initiatives to support the planning and execution of key real estate, facilities, and business initiatives across the Canadian Real Estate portfolio for Scotia Wealth Management and MD. This role is ideal for a proactive, solutions-oriented professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, managing competing priorities, and partnering with stakeholders to enhance the employee, advisor, and client experience. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Lead and support real estate programs, capital projects, facilities, and physical security initiatives for offices across Canada. Manage the planning, delivery, and execution of business initiatives, including the SWM Small Projects Program. Oversee budgets, financial analysis, real estate analytics, workplace strategy, Health and Safety, Business Continuity Planning, and enterprise security documentation. Partner with internal teams including Real Estate, Legal and Compliance, Finance, Technology, Security, and regional leadership to deliver initiatives on time. Build strong relationships with external facilities and physical security partners, including BGIS. Support intake, triage, prioritization, and timely resolution of requests through a group mailbox. Contribute to effective business controls, risk management, operational excellence, and an inclusive, high-performance environment. DO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS? Bachelor’s degree, with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in real estate strategy, facilities management, business administration, commercial management, or project management. 3 to 5 years of experience leading and managing a team. Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, capital planning, facilities operations, and real estate strategy. Experience managing external vendor relationships and working with cross-functional stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and use sound judgment in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed, with limited domestic travel and rotational 24/7 response to physical security emergency situations. 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 – via Scotia Academy, a virtual learning experience to upskill and develop your skills at work or from your personal device #SWM 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.

The Manager of Business Initiatives will lead and support real estate programs, capital projects, and facilities management across the Canadian portfolio. They are responsible for overseeing budgets, financial analysis, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of business initiatives.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in real estate strategy, facilities management, or project management. Additionally, 3 to 5 years of leadership experience and strong financial and operational planning skills are required.

• Annual incentive plans • Time off entitlements • Pension plan • Employee share ownership plan • Favourable employee rates for banking

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Data analysisPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

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• Real estate strategy
• Facilities management
• Project management
• Budgeting
• Financial reporting
• Capital planning
• Vendor management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Business continuity planning
• Physical security
• Risk management
• Operational excellence
• Problem-solving
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Analytics
• Organizational Skills
• Private Banking
• Curiosity
• Solution-Oriented
• Planning
• American Sign Language (ASL)
• Business Administration
• Commercial Banking
• Business Continuity Planning
• Capital Budgeting
• Capital Markets
• Commercial Management
• Communication
• Creativity
• Document Formatting
• Enterprise Security
• Finance
• Facility Management
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Investment Banking
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management
• Project Management
• Operational Excellence
• Operations
• Physical Security
• Wealth Management
• Real Estate
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Triage
• Virtual Learning Environments

• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Security & Safety
• Administrative
• Business Initiatives Manager
• Personal Financial Advisor (General)
• Financial and Investment Advisers
• Personal Financial Advisors

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week