Assistant Manager, Derivative Product Operations, Post Settlements Investigation (6 Month-Contract)

Scotiabank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Flexible vacation

Comprehensive benefits

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Job summary

Scotiabank in Toronto is seeking a Post Settlements Investigations professional to support GBM operations. You will oversee cash break investigations, coordinate with desks and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a finance background, solid OTC derivatives knowledge, and 1-3 years in capital markets operations. This role offers hybrid work arrangements and cross‑country collaboration within Scotiabank.

Qualifications

• University degree in finance, economics, or related field.
• Solid understanding of OTC derivative products and settlement processes.
• Experience in capital markets operations, ideally within a banking environment.

Responsibilities

• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Provide process and control oversight for day-to-day settlement activities, investigating cash breaks and coordinating corrective actions.
• Analyze cross-departmental processes to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, counterparties, Sales and Trading, Product Control, Technology and other operations areas.
• Deliver accurate, informative analysis to management and participate in team projects.
• Support development of audit and regulatory documentation as needed.

Skills

Finance background

OTC derivatives knowledge

Capital markets operations

1-3 years experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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The Role

Contributes to the overall success of Post Settlements Investigations in Canada ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted follow governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Responsible for process and control oversight for completion of day-to-day activities. This includes but is not limited to investigation of daily/monthly/annual cash breaks, taking actions / sending correspondence to the relevant teams for corrective actions to resolve breaks.
• Solving problems of an unusual nature including identifying the cause and what is required to prevent recurrence
• Ability to analyze cross departmental processes which may have created the exception and understand action required to resolve
• Develop and maintain excellent working relations with all involved stakeholders - including but not limited to clients, counterparties, Sales and Trading, Product Control, Technology, other operations areas.
• Responsible for providing accurate and informative analysis to the management team as requested.
• Responsible for participating and delivering on projects as they relate to the overall Post Settlements Investigation team
• Consistently look for process improvements opportunities to maximize efficiencies. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for being the first point of contact for issues within Post Settlements Investigation team; leading by example, cross training new and junior staff, being a subject matter expert and assist in the oversight of the team as required.
• Develop a sound understanding of the products supported/settled. (Cross Currency Swap, Single Currency Swap, Credit Default Swap, Inflation Swap, Total Return Swap, Forward Rate Agreement, Forex, FX Options, FX Commodity Options, Equity Options, Loans, Deposits, Swaption, Single Currency Extend, Single Currency Call, Cap, Floor, FX Strip).
• Responsible for identifying and helping to mitigate any inherent operational risks as they relate to overall team. This includes, but is not limited to, cross-training and providing coverage on other settlement desks for vacations and unexpected absences; review, evaluate and implement new and existing procedures (SOPs).
• 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 his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook, and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.
• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.
• Support any requests for the development of audit and regulatory documentation which may be required on an ad-hoc basis.

Dimensions

• Support GBM Front Office, Product Control, Technology
• Global (North America, London/Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific
• K2/PEAK, S1, Bloomberg, Reuters, SWE, SPG, Scotia Connect, Corona, TLM, JIRA
• Regulatory bodies - OSFI, CFTC, CASS

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

• University Bachelor's Degree
• Finance background
• Solid understanding of OTC Derivative products
• 1-3 years of experience working in Capital Market Operations

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work arrangement between core operational hours 8:30am -6pm
• Extended standard hours are a common occurrence during peak periods and for purpose of coverage.
• Coverage on Statutory holidays to support global operations

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to engage with various GBM business groups on KYC/AML topics and client outreach activities
• Opportunity to enhance knowledge of GBM’s global product offering, business lines and functional processes, as well as gain exposure to the overall bank
• Opportunity to build strong strategic relationships across broad partner and stakeholder groups within GBM globally and across the bank
• Be a key member of a dynamic and engaged team with strong leadership and focused personal and career development support
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.
• A competitive rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and comprehensive benefits that start on your first day.
• 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 employees 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 every 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.

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 our 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.