Business Analyst Specialist (Capital Market Risk Technology)

Scotiabank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Business Analyst Specialist to join their Global Banking and Markets Engineering team. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver analytical solutions. Ideal candidates must have 3 years of experience in Capital Markets, strong SQL skills, and proficiency with Unix tools. This position fosters teamwork and requires excellent communication skills, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The role offers competitive rewards and flexibility in working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive Rewards program including bonus

Flexible vacation and personal days

Upskilling through online courses

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a Capital Markets environment working with financial products.
• Ability to create and run SQL queries independently.
• Experience in all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Business Requirements Documents and Process Models.
• Ensure business specifications are accurately documented.
• Work closely across technology teams to facilitate communication.

Skills

Good understanding of FI and OTC products and their pricing

3 years’ practical experience in Capital Markets

3 years working knowledge of SQL Server

Experience with all phases of SDLC

Proficient with Unix Tools, shell scripting

Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications

Recognized degree/diploma in business administration or computer science

Excellent working experience with Microsoft products

Exposure to Risk Watch

Education

Undergraduate degree or diploma in business administration or computer science

Tools

SQL Server

Unix

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Requisition ID: 244356

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 Business Analyst Specialist to work closely with various stakeholders including business partners in operations and financial engineering, business analyst, 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:

• Good understanding of FI and OTC products and their pricing
• 3 years’ practical experience and product business knowledge in Capital Markets.
• 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
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver working results.
• 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).
• Exposure to Risk Watch (Nice To Have)

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 everyone 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!

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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 click here . 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.