Director, Commodities Origination (Metals), New York, New York

Scotiabank & Trust • New York, NY

123d • $300,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. The Director, Commodities Origination (Metals) will contribute to the overall success of the Commodity Derivatives team in North America with a focus on Base and Precious Metals Origination. This will be achieved by ensuring specific individual goals, plans, and initiatives are executed/delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree required (preferably in a related discipline such as Finance, Economics, and Business).
• Advanced degree or CFA designation is an asset.
• Strong product knowledge and understanding of financial markets.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required.
• High level of integrity and commitment to compliance.
• 5+ years of experience in commodity derivative structuring and origination.

Responsibilities

• Leads the origination process with clients, including onboarding new relationships (Credit, Documentation, Regulatory), engaging regularly to market insights, identifying new opportunities, and executing transactions.
• Partners with Corporate and Investment Banking Relationship Managers to expand the client base and cross-sell Global Banking and Markets (GBM) and broader bank capabilities.
• Monitors industry developments, including market conditions, competitor practices, and regulatory changes, ensuring timely response and alignment with evolving requirements.
• Contributes to strategic planning, continuously refining and supporting the global strategy and business objectives of the Commodity Derivatives team.
• Fosters a high-performance culture, implementing a people strategy that attracts, retains, and develops talent.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with global sales, trading, and strategy teams to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Considers the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture in day-to-day decisions and activities, ensuring adherence to internal policies—including the Code of Conduct—as well as all relevant regulatory and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible benefit programs designed to support unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree