Vice President, Wealth Client & Digital Platform Engineering

Overview The Vice President, Wealth Client & Digital Platform Engineering will be accountable for the evolution of the engineering practice within Wealth Technology, ensuring it is modern, scalable, resilient and aligned with the strategic priorities of the business.

This leadership role will be responsible for the end‑to‑end accountability of client‑facing technology across Global Wealth Management, including the operation, maintenance, and evolution of client platforms, as well as the creation and execution of the Client technology road map.

The VP will lead the Client systems and solution delivery teams and drive the adoption of a squad‑based delivery model to foster agility, cross‑functional collaboration, and delivery effectiveness.

Key Accountabilities

Oversee the full lifecycle of digital product delivery, ensuring alignment with enterprise technology standards & architecture. Champion agile methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement across disciplines in the software development lifecycle.

Lead solutions engineering for three key client journeys: Client Discovery, Conversion & Onboarding, and Planning – delivering consistent, scalable, and differentiated experiences aligned with Scotiabank’s Total Wealth strategy.

Drive the digitization and modernization of complex web and mobile platforms (SWM Mobile App, Scotia iTRADE Mobile App) to enable a tailored and seamless experience for Clients.

Own the technology delivery of Wealth’s digital assets across all channels, ensuring technical solutions meet business priorities, enterprise security, and compliance standards.

Build and scale target‑state technology capabilities and delivery streams in alignment with strategic objectives, developing specific architectural frameworks that support solution delivery.

Provide thought leadership on technology modernization, leveraging insights into emerging trends, technologies and their impact, and present strategic opportunities to senior leaders.

Foster a high‑performance engineering culture rooted in innovation, client‑centricity and collaboration, and champion talent development across Global Wealth Management Technology.

Lead and drive a customer‑focused culture across the team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.

Ensure compliance with company technology standards, frameworks and policies regarding solution architecture, security, data privacy, and residency.

Direct day‑to‑day activities in a manner consistent with the Bank’s risk culture and relevant risk appetite statement, communicating risk concepts throughout teams.

Build a high‑performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates the team through an inclusive work environment and coaching mindset.

Education / Experience

University degree in related field or equivalent work experience.

10+ years of progressively increasing leadership experience in Information Technology.

5+ years managing strategy, process improvement and global transformations in large organizations, multiple geographies and operating models.

Experience driving global transformation programs with depth in Wealth & Asset Management Operations and Technology across the Investment Management lifecycle.

Thorough knowledge of Wealth Management, including full‑service brokerage and online brokerage, Private Investment Counsel, Private Banking, and Insurance.

Demonstrated experience with migrating to cloud‑based global operating models.

In‑depth industry knowledge of the end‑to‑end investment management process across front/middle/back‑office business functions, including CRM and trading.

Strong technical communication skills with a proven ability to understand key business and technical concepts, presenting them to target audiences (e.g. Senior Executives, Architects, Developers).

Technology and Digital experience, with an understanding of AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, and exposure to digital transformation is an asset.

Executive gravitas with advanced problem solving, communication skills, highly collaborative, true partner and enabler, strong team player, and influencer.

Innovative mindset; ability to continually challenge the status quo, inspire a shared vision, and promote key values driving urgency and execution to facilitate a client‑focused culture within labs and business lines.

Strong understanding of agile principles and scrum team practices and rituals is an asset.

Location(s) Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.Note: All postings in me@Scotiabank will remain live for a minimum of 5 days.

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