Director, Structured Credit
Scotiabank · Dallas, TX · 2 wk ago
Finance$5/hrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.