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Director & Head, Credit Risk Strategy (Toronto)

Company: Scotiabank

Location: toronto, London

Posted: June 19, 2026

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Reporting to the Vice President, Retail Risk, Unsecured Lending, the Director & Head, Credit Risk Strategy will develop and execute credit risk strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize risk/return for lending products. Key Responsibilities

Ensure credit decisions (approval vs. decline, credit limit assignment) are aligned with risk appetite, optimizing risk/return over the long‑term. Drive continuous improvement in strategy effectiveness, leveraging champion/challenger capabilities to confirm assumptions and justify changes. Serve as an integral partner to business stakeholders, proactively contributing to growth initiatives by leveraging pre‑approvals and limit assignment. Monitor portfolio performance, identify trends and underlying drivers, and present insights to credit committees and senior leadership as a trusted advisor. Lead a high‑performing team to maintain a proactive and agile approach. Apply technical expertise in risk technologies,...