(US and Canada) Scotiabank has announced the promotion of Aneta Osmola to Vice President, Data & AI Risk. With nearly four years at Scotiabank, Osmola most recently served as Director of Data and AI Risk within Global Risk Management. She brings deep experience in designing ethical frameworks and leading cross-functional teams to navigate the evolving landscape of responsible AI.

Osmola’s promotion underscores Scotiabank’s continued investment in responsible AI development and risk management as a core component of its enterprise strategy. In a recent announcement, she shared her gratitude for the colleagues and mentors who shaped her journey, noting, “Working with great people really does make all the difference.”

Prior to joining Scotiabank, Osmola held senior roles in data and analytics risk across major Canadian financial institutions, including BMO, TD, and CIBC. Her career has spanned functions from operational data analytics to enterprise data governance, giving her a comprehensive view of both the strategic and technical sides of data and AI oversight.

A strong advocate for responsible innovation, Osmola continues to focus on embedding ethical, compliant, and scalable AI governance into enterprise frameworks. Her appointment signals Scotiabank’s commitment to leading in the evolving world of AI risk and accountability.