Associate Director, Assistant Corporate Secretary

Associate Director, Assistant Corporate Secretary

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank's strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world. Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients.

Be part of an innovative, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition for every future!

Purpose: The Associate Director, Assistant Corporate Secretary contributes to the overall success of the U.S. Corporate Secretary Office by providing strong corporate governance support to Scotiabank's U.S. Boards and management committees, as well as day-to-day corporate governance support to the Bank's U.S. Global Banking & Markets businesses and operations.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as an integral part of the U.S. Corporate Secretary team, supporting the Bank's governance infrastructure, specifically with respect to its U.S. boards and senior management committees and day-to-day corporate governance activities in the U.S.
• Champion a client focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge
• Promote best in class governance standards and ensure regulatory and corporate governance requirements are met, including adherence to relevant legal entity governance requirements and internal policies
• Support the U.S. Corporate Secretary in providing effective and responsive corporate governance support to Scotiabank's U.S. boards, management committees, and internal clients.

What You'll Bring:

• Good knowledge of corporate secretarial practices in a regulated environment, having served previously as a Corporate Secretary or Assistant Corporate Secretary.
• Broad understanding of corporate governance best practices/requirements.
• 5+ years of in-house corporate secretary or corporate governance experience, preferably at a large financial services firm (or other highly regulated organization); experience working for an IHC of a foreign banking organization or FDIC-insured bank is a significant plus.
• Bachelor's degree; Paralegal Certificate a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel. Proficiency in Diligent (or similar Board portal) is a strong plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with close attention to detail and ability to balance multiple workflows.
• Ability to understand, interpret and simplify legal terminology and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in team environment.
• Skilled at identifying issues that require escalation and managing the escalation process to completion.
• Ability to deliver consistent and superior customer service and product quality.
• Excellent initiative, judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Location(s): United States : Texas : Dallas