Job Description

Requisition ID: 228260



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



Global Finance Technology primary role is to work with the Bank's Finance function to redesign/re-engineer finance processes to enhance effectiveness and efficiency. The unit is also responsible for developing and implementing Financial/MIS applications services to meet the changing needs of Finance and the Bank. These applications have an enterprise-wide user community, and are an integral part of Finance's performance measurement, reporting and control infrastructure.

This role contributes to the overall success of the Global Finance & Risk Technology group by ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team's global business strategies and objectives. The incumbent will also ensure all actions comply with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

The purpose of this role is to provide a process and data driven approach to define business requirements to support Finance data and technology initiatives. The Product Specialist will work with a cross functional team of finance, compliance and technology professionals, providing data discovery, project delivery and product support skills. They will draw on strong financial literacy, knowledge of finance business processes and data analysis to conduct requirements analysis, documentation and solution design. The Product Specialist communicates project progress, as well as the status of issues that impact project scope, business value, risk and resources. A key deliverable for this role will be to analyze and define the data requirements for Canadian and US regulatory reporting projects and initiatives. If you are an individual with a strong sense of curiosity and eagerness to learn, enjoy problem solving, communicates effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, then this is the role for you.

In this role you will:

Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships within the Bank's Finance function, and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge. Participate through the full systems implementation process by working closely with business partners in Finance to define business requirements and processes, while also partnering with our internal development team and other technology partners as needed to define and deliver effective solutions. In addition, the incumbent will also develop test strategies and test cases, perform testing, define user procedures and workflows, develop conversion and implementation strategies, provide user documentation, facilitate user training, and provide post-implementation support. Complete data discovery and analysis exercises to deepen understanding of new data sources that can enhance regulatory and financial reporting. Partner with compliance and regulatory reporting teams to resolve requests from US and Canadian regulators Ensure smooth day-to-day operation, proactively addresses issues and engage / lead cross functional teams to address systemic or persistent issues. Ensure proper support procedures and processes are in place to support the various production systems. Build strong working relationship with peers within the Finance function and other technology partners. Expected to function independently to ensure that the assigned tasks and project objectives are met. Keeps abreast of process and technology developments which affect the finance and accounting communities. Ensures the Team is kept informed of all unresolved issues, other areas of concern and other deviations from plans through timely and well documented reporting. Coach/mentor the Business Analysis team and provide guidance to junior team members. Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions. Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank's Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk. Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

Experience in delivering services solutions for Finance and Financial Risk Management Accounting or Finance Degree or strong financial literacy would be an asset Strong capital market product and service knowledge, or prior experience working in GBM is highly desired Strong data discovery and analytics skills Business Analysis or Project Management Certification would be an asset Possesses strong sense of curiosity and willingness to learn new ideas and concepts Strong Microsoft Office skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio

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. Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!


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.