Job Description

Requisition ID: 177937

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

At Asset Management Product Strategy, we have a passion for understanding the deeper business problems and bringing to market disruptive and incremental innovations in order to achieve business vision and strategy. We fulfill product ownership and business activities through an operating model that combines best practices with the unique needs of Scotia Global Asset Management. If you are a future leader with intellectual aptitude, are passionate about what you do, and inspire others to join you, we want to speak to you!

As an Asset Management - Senior Product Owner, Investment Management, representing Scotia Global Asset Management platforms, you will report into the Director, Product Owner - Investment Management. You will assume end-to-end ownership for various product offerings by leading cross-functional teams to conceptualize, define and implement new features. Leveraging your ability to organize and motivate teams, you will work with product lines, stakeholders, business analysts, project managers, scrum masters to translate customer journey directives into actionable backlog deliverables and follow through to completion.

Is this role right for you

• You will assist in the development of vision and roadmap for owning areas and create/maintain a detailed prioritized product backlog
• You will establish a close relationship with the business to ensure their requirements are translated into the right digital technology products
• You will gather and analyse customer feedback and use it to further improve the product
• You will engage day-to-day with the scrum teams writing epics and clarifying user stories, participating in sprint planning and reviews, backlog grooming, and prioritization
• You will apply incremental delivery principles, drive the delivery of business value, communicate progress, elicit feedback, and enable stakeholder reviews for validation in the process
• You will review QA test plans to align with acceptance criteria, facilitate testing and review of early builds for adherence to functional requirements
• You will facilitate problem-solving as required, working closely with design, development, and delivery teams on implementation challenges
• You will engage with analytics teams to establish, measure, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for new features
• You will manage engagement with stakeholders and effectively communicate product release contents and expected product capabilities/customer journeys

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed?

• Undergraduate degree in business, or related discipline
• You have 5+ years of experience in a similar role where you led transformational programs involving investment management front office platforms i.e., Order Management System, Investment Book of Record, and Investment Data Management
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Charles River Investment Management Solution, Simcorp Dimensions, and/or S&P Global Market Intelligence Enterprise Data Management and Investment Data Hub is an asset
• You have 5+ years of experience required working with Business Analysts, Project Managers and Testers.
• You have in-depth knowledge of Agile process and principals
• You are a strong problem solver with the ability to lead the team to push the solution and progress
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results while working in cross-functional environment
• You have excellent organizational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• You have a curious and experimental mindset to drive innovation amidst uncertainty
• Your verbal and written communication skills are exceptional, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at different levels in the organizations

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.
• Remote-friendly work environment will provide you with the flexibility to perform at your best.
• 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 Office - Fully equipped gym, showers, games room, bowling alley, micro market, free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, wellness rooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• 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!

Working location condition: Hybrid

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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. If you require technical assistance, please . 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.

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