Director of Data Analytics - Finance & Regulatory Data Management

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Finance Data Management strategy, incorporating regulatory requirements for capital, liquidity, and financial reporting.
• Establish and enforce enterprise data governance frameworks, including ownership models, data definitions, and quality policies.
• Build and operationalize data quality and control frameworks to ensure financial reporting accuracy and regulatory integrity.
• Oversee end-to-end financial and regulatory data flows, ensuring seamless integration across GL, sub-ledgers, and planning platforms.
• Enable AI and advanced analytics capabilities on governed data to drive predictive insights and automation.
• Implement and maintain data lineage and metadata management to ensure full transparency and auditability.
• Lead cross-functional teams and serve as a strategic bridge between Finance, Risk, and Technology stakeholders.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or finance data architecture.
• Strong domain expertise in financial reporting, FP&A, and regulatory reporting (capital, liquidity, stress testing).
• Proven experience implementing enterprise data governance frameworks and supporting audit-driven requirements.
• Proficiency with modern data platforms, including cloud data lakes and Spark-based pipelines.
• Experience with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Anaplan.
• Proficiency in reporting tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership and regulatory stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or highly regulated industries.
• Deep familiarity with BCBS 239 or equivalent regulatory data frameworks.
• Experience leading finance transformation or regulatory remediation programs.
• Exposure to AI adoption within Finance or Risk environments.

About the Company

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, committed to helping customers, families, and communities achieve success through a broad range of financial products and services. We pride ourselves on an inclusive, high-performing culture that leverages technology and innovation to drive modernization and protect our customers' interests.