Manager, ESG Risk Oversight
@ Scotiabank

Toronto, ON
CA$120,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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Overview

The Manager, ESG Risk Oversight at Scotiabank will join the ESG Risk team within Global Risk Management, supporting the bank's Second Line of Defense. The role contributes to the oversight and execution of the ESG Risk Management Framework with a focus on human rights and social risk aspects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Champion a customer focused culture and support credit due diligence processes.
  • Assess and advise on social risk management policies and business initiatives.
  • Monitor emerging social risk issues, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Maintain internal systems and pre-qualified lists for social risk consulting.
  • Contribute to ESG training, reporting and operational controls.

Qualifications & Expertise

Candidates should have an undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field with 3-5 years of environmental and social risk management experience. Experience within risk or audit roles in financial institutions, and familiarity with social risk assessment methodologies, regulatory requirements and industry standards are essential. Knowledge of Indigenous Rights and Spanish language fluency is an added advantage.

What We Offer

Diversity, equity, inclusion and competitive rewards including bonus, flexible leave, and benefits from day one. Opportunities for upskilling, community engagement and various employee resource groups are provided.

Key skills/competency

  • ESG
  • Risk
  • Social
  • Human Rights
  • Compliance
  • Regulatory
  • Financial Services
  • Due Diligence
  • Stakeholder
  • Indigenous

How to Get Hired at Scotiabank

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Scotiabank's culture: Understand their mission, values, and news.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight ESG and risk management experience.
  • Network with industry professionals: Engage on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
  • Prepare examples: Showcase your social risk assessments and project impacts.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review ESG risk management frameworks.
Study social risk assessment methodologies.
Understand regulatory compliance standards.
Practice data analysis for risk metrics.

Behavioral Questions

Describe challenging team decision-making experiences.
Explain how you handle stakeholder feedback.
Discuss managing cross-functional project conflicts.
Share examples of adapting to change.

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