Manager, Policy and Industry Affairs

Scotiabank•Toronto, ON

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Policy and Industry Affairs contributes to the overall success of the Government Affairs team through research, monitoring, writing, and advocacy to support the goals, plans, and initiatives of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures. This role is based in Canada and works extensively with others outside of Canada and in other time zones. The role operates under the direction of the Senior Manager, Industry Affairs and Public Policy. The incumbent works closely with the rest of the Government Affairs team and will regularly interact with various executives on their government affairs needs.

Requirements

Experience in government affairs and public policy.
Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.
Extensive experience and skills in research and public policy development, especially as it relates to government affairs.
Strong research and analytical skills.
Demonstrated stakeholder management skills.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Ability to learn complex issues quickly, and communicate them effectively in plain language.
Strong self-direction and motivation to manage work independently.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including presentation and meeting skills.
The ability to think strategically in order to understand the Bank’s broad operating environment and integrate public policy considerations into the Bank’s overall direction and goals and to proactively address opportunities and threats.
Exceptional analytic and research skills balanced with pragmatism and a sense of urgency, often in time sensitive scenarios.
Must build and leverage strategic relationships both internally and externally with relevant stakeholders.
Need for knowledge of public policy and financial sector policy development, as well as technical knowledge of the regulatory process and a wide range of policy issues would be key.

Nice To Haves

Primary external stakeholders include government (both political and government officials) as well as industry associations and relevant stakeholders in Canada and across global operations.
There is a high level of complexity, related specialized knowledge and external relationships that stem from the increasing need to assess and influence policy internationally as well as in Canada.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed research and analysis of complex business and public policy issues, concisely synthesizing large amounts of information and communicating summaries, positions, and recommendations in simple, concrete terms.
Contribute to the development and response of Bank-wide public policy objectives, by working with internal stakeholders to identify and assess policy and regulatory trends and threats in countries with Bank operations.
Contribute to the development and execution of the Bank’s government affairs priorities by collaborating with internal stakeholders to track and assess legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments in jurisdictions where the Bank operates. Coordinate responses to government consultations and policy initiatives where required.
Monitor and assess emerging policy, regulatory, political, and industry developments relevant to the Bank, including legislative initiatives, regulator publications, consultation processes, industry reports, and stakeholder activities. Proactively identify and communicate key developments, risks, opportunities, and strategic implications to Government Affairs team members and internal stakeholders through timely briefings and analysis.
Manage relationships with the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) and other industry associations, as required, and support senior executives and senior management in engagements with industry stakeholders, government officials, and related committees and forums.
Collaborate with team members in providing an integrated perspective: leading and developing briefing materials, policy analysis, research, and integrated counsel that combines policy and political analysis.
Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions and support on ensuring internal policies relating to Government Affairs is up to date and communicated.
Actively pursue 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.
Champion a high-performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment; communicating vision/values/business strategy and managing succession and development planning for the team.
Contribute to the success of regulatory obligations where needed.
Lead and execute on behalf of senior management the implementation of the RCM program to assure that the RCM program is designed, implemented, and maintained in a manner that is tailored to the needs of each business activity; compliance policies, procedures, and practices are adequate and appropriate to control regulatory compliance risk; compliance policies, procedures, and practices are regularly reviewed so that they remain applicable considering changing circumstances and regulatory compliance risks.