Structured Credit Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Requisition ID: 261755

 Salary Range:  -  

Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Team

The Director, (Structured Credit/MBS) is accountable for leading global technology strategy, delivery, and operations supporting the Structured Credit business across multiple product lines, including Commercial Real Estate, Credit Total Return Swaps (TRS), ABS/MBS trading, and other credit trading products. Reporting to the VP & Global Market Systems, this leader will drive strategic planning, execution, and oversight of platforms and operational processes that enable scalable, compliant, and efficient structured credit activities worldwide.

Purpose

This role partners closely with trading, risk, finance, and operations to deliver robust solutions for structured credit trading, risk management, and client lifecycle processes. The Director ensures all technology initiatives align with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk frameworks while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include global program management for multi-product buildouts, vendor selection and management, operational readiness, and implementation of best-in-class controls for data integrity and risk mitigation. The incumbent will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage relationships with institutional investors and external partners, and represent the business in senior leadership forums.

Success in this role requires deep expertise in structured credit technology, global regulatory environments, and proven leadership in delivering complex, mission-critical programs. The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the bank's structured credit franchise.

What You'll Do

   Define and execute global technology roadmap for Structured Credit platforms supporting CRE, TRS, ABS/MBS, and related products.
   Drive modernization of trading and risk platforms, ensuring alignment with GBM strategic priorities and regulatory frameworks.
   Oversee end-to-end delivery of complex technology programs, including platform buildouts, integration, and operational readiness for multi-product structured credit businesses.
   Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for mission-critical systems.
   Administer project budgets ($5MM-$10MM), plans, and status reporting; ensure timely delivery of milestones.
   Implement robust controls for data integrity, operational risk, and regulatory compliance across all structured credit products.
   Ensure adherence to internal risk governance and external regulatory standards globally.
   Partner with trading desks, risk, finance, and operations to deliver technology solutions that enable efficient execution and risk management
   Represent Structured Credit in senior leadership forums, regulatory committees, and technology governance councils.
   Build and lead high-performing teams (1-14 people) across multiple geographies; foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and technical excellence.
   Drive talent development, succession planning, and diversity initiatives.

What You'll Bring

   Minimum 10+ years of technology and business experience in capital markets, structured credit, or mortgage-backed securities.
   Deep expertise in structured credit products (ABS, MBS, CMBS, TRS, CLOs) and global regulatory environments.
   Proven leadership delivering large-scale technology programs in regulated financial businesses.
   Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and oversight of outsourced and offshore resources.
   Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; CFA or FRM preferred.

Interested?

If your experience is closely related but doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank! 

At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That's why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture. 

What's in it for you? 

Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work - and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs. 

Location(s):  United States : Texas : Dallas

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