Shannon McGinnis

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Risk Officer at Scotiabank

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Shannon is the Chief Risk Officer at Scotiabank, overseeing global risk management with over 25 years of experience. She is recognized for leading critical enterprise initiatives and streamlining risk processes.

Shannon is known for investing in her team and is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the financial services industry.

She enhanced capabilities in growing and emerging risk areas throughout her career.

Personality Overview

Believer

Enthusiastic

Informal

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Risk Management
As Chief Risk Officer, Shannon is responsible for Scotiabank's global risk management and has extensive experience in financial and non-financial risk.
Enterprise Initiatives
She has a track record of success in leading critical enterprise initiatives, including streamlining risk management processes.
Diversity & Inclusion
Shannon is described as a fierce champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively promoting it within her organization.

Media Appearances

Scotiabank names new COO, risk chief. Featured in MSN Money

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Shannon McGinnis - Scotiabank Global Site. Featured in Scotiabank (official website)

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Scotiabank Announces Executive Leadership Appointments. Featured in Scotiabank Media Centre

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Work History

12-2025
Chief Risk Officer at Scotiabank
5-2024 - 12-2025
Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Risk Officer at Scotiabank
12-2021 - 5-2024
Executive Vice President, Non-Financial Risk Management at TD
2-2020 - 12-2021
Senior Vice President, Enterprise and Operational Risk Management at TD
5-2018 - 2-2020
Senior Vice President Operational and Model Risk Management at TD

Education

2016 - 2016
RMA/Risk Management Advanced Risk Manageent Program from The Wharton School
2000 - 2002
MBA from Schulich School of Business - York University

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Insights For Selling To Shannon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shannon is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shannon

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shannon move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Shannon take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Shannon

Personality Compatibility


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