Business Analyst Specialist

Scotiabank; Toronto; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to analyze business requirements and design effective technical solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a solid background in capital markets and database management. This innovative firm offers a remote-friendly work environment, emphasizing diversity and inclusion while providing opportunities for professional growth and community engagement. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your career development from day one.

Benefits

Flexible vacation

Tuition assistance

Competitive rewards program

Community engagement opportunities

Remote-friendly work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in capital markets with strong technical skills.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Business Requirements Documents and Design Documents.
• Liaise between business and IT to provide technical solutions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

SQL

Unix Tools

Shell Scripting

Project Management

Business Analysis

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration

Diploma in Computer Science

Tools

SQL Server

Microsoft Office Suite

PL/SQL

Bash

Perl

Python

Job description

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

The Team

Global Banking and Markets Engineering (GBME) is the fast-moving, award-winning technology engine that powers Scotiabank’s Corporate, Investment Banking, and Capital Markets businesses.

The Role

GBME is searching for a Business Analyst to work closely with various stakeholders including business partners in operations and financial engineering, business analysts, architecture, and infrastructure to understand business requirements and drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions within GBME.

The successful candidate will have a results-oriented and curious mindset with strong technical skills. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, solutions architects, and business teams to develop and implement market leading solutions that are scalable and deliver excellence and value to our business partners and customers.

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

• Demonstrate an informed knowledge of business functions to resolve problems and capitalize on improvement opportunities.
• Ensure business specifications/requirements documentation is accurately prepared and comprehensive to support sizing/development efforts and as input to various project documentation.
• Develop and deliver Business Requirements Documents, Design Documents, Use Cases, and Process Models as required.
• Participate in the development of detailed project plans, the monitoring of progress against planned objectives, the financial review, and securing consensus and co-operation from users and senior management.
• Work closely across GBME technology teams during all stages of the system development life cycle and bridge the gap between business and technology sides of the solution.
• Liaising between the business community and the IT organization to provide technical solutions that meet user needs.
• Build relationships and communicate effectively with colleagues in Global regions.
• Support production issues and handle escalations during Release cycles as needed.
• Perform ad hoc work as needed.

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 working across multiple teams and functions to ensure alignment.
• 3+ years practical experience and product business knowledge in capital markets.
• Minimum 3 years’ working knowledge of databases such as SQL Server, with ability to create and run queries independently.
• Experience working with all phases of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
• Proficient with Unix Tools, shell scripting (Bash, Perl, Python, etc.), SQL queries, PL/SQL, and SQL Loader - or equivalent.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new processes and standards, with a strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver working results.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A recognized undergraduate degree or diploma in business administration, computer science or related field required.
• Excellent working experience of Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Preferred Qualifications

• An understanding of the Bank’s application system and software from a business/technical viewpoint is required to assess the impact of development and/or changes to the overall data processing environment.
• Experience managing projects that span change in front, middle or back-office systems and teams.
• Experience with but not limited to PL/SQL, SQL Loader, UNIX Tools, shell scripting (Bash, Perl, Python), JAVA, XML, HTML, is an asset.

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.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences everyone brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
• 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.
• 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 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.