Job Description

Requisition ID: 233444



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



Reporting to the Senior Manager Development, Business Analysis Specialist is responsible for leading and supporting key activities for Investment Platform. Responsibilities include working with the team to produce requirement documents as well as support documentation, as needed. You will be contributing to the development of world-class digital products and experiences touching millions of Scotiabank customers every day. By joining our team, you will make an impact on our customers and the banking industry.

Is this role right for you?

Assist team in resolving highly complex, multi-faceted problems to meet the needs of Investment Platform group and Compliance, by applying their financial and technological knowledge to the design of methodologies, models, and/or systems solutions. Conducting research and analysis, accurately and clearly defining user requirements and processes, and liaising with the users. Participate in the systems implementation process by developing test cases, performing testing, defining user procedures and workflows, developing conversion and implementation strategies, verifying conversion, providing user documentation, providing user training, and providing post-implementation support. Provide business support to Operations and Compliance group, including ad hoc queries, user training, and assisting with the design and implementation of systems enhancements. Actively communicate with management, and update on cases and/or issues that escalated appropriately. Continually acquire and enhance knowledge of the business strategies and policies, risk management practices and methodologies, product offerings, financial markets, financial instruments, regulatory requirements, and rapidly changing technology to be able to provide effective business solutions and services to the end user groups.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

Experience of handling requirement of application using APIs, Batch process and Reporting servers. Seeking someone creative, self starting, results-oriented, and highly motivated individual with very good analytical skills in order to apply this knowledge to assist in the resolution of complex business problems. Posses very good interpersonal and communication skills in order to effectively work with end users and members of a project team. The incumbent is expected to use diplomacy, judgement, and persuasion to secure agreement and co-operation from departments involved in a project. Well-versed with current IT practices, systems development techniques, including requirements specification and testing methodologies, real-time analytical and formal modelling tools, and keep current with rapidly changing technology to effectively apply technology to the solution of a business problem. This knowledge should be also applied to assist the Director or Sr. Manager in establishing future technological directions for the area. A recognized under-graduate degree in business, mathematics, computer science or a related discipline. Viewpoint is required in order to assess the impact of development and/or changes to the overall data processing environment. Prior experience in wealth and or investment products. Well versed with various financial product offerings in Canadian retail investment market. Customer first mindset while providing technology solutions to business problems. Working knowledge of Agile Project Management, Risk Management and Change Management skills Advanced Excel skills Working knowledge of SQL, JIRA, Confluence

What's in it for you?

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans. Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - 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. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements. Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance. Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one. Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration. Community Engagement - We offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons.




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.