Business Analyst Specialist (capital Markets Technology)

Scotiabank; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas is hiring a Business Analyst Specialist in Toronto, Ontario. The role requires 5+ years in technology project management with a focus on Capital Markets and strong communication skills. You'll lead projects, manage budgets, and ensure compliance, all within an inclusive work culture that offers competitive rewards and development opportunities.

Benefits

Onsite cafeteria

Flexible dress code

Learning opportunities from industry leaders

Competitive rewards including salary and bonuses

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in technology project management.
• Experience delivering projects to Risk departments or Capital Markets clients.
• Ability to produce reports and presentations for senior management.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects and initiatives, including business case development.
• Maintaining management documents related to costs and timelines.
• Communicating project status through reports and escalating issues.

Skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience with audit and regulatory compliance

Education

Risk certification, CFA, or capital markets education

PMP, Agile, ITIL certifications

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

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

The Team

As part of the Global Risk Technology team, the Business Analyst is responsible for managing and coordinating IT projects and initiatives to support the Global Risk Management - Counterparty Risk department (GRM-CCR) and Global Banking and Markets (GBM).

The Role

The Business Analyst Specialist ensures that business needs and outcomes of IT projects are delivered within scope, time, and budget. The role requires extensive knowledge in Capital Markets, specifically Market and Counterparty Credit Risk, along with modern technology, project management, and SDLC methodologies. Excellent communication, relationship management, and business skills are essential.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading projects and initiatives, including business case development, testing, release, and post-implementation review.
2. Maintaining management documents related to costs, timelines, scope, governance, and communication plans.
3. Collaborating with stakeholders to establish and update the technology roadmap.
4. Responding to audit and regulatory requests.
5. Coordinating projects from inception to delivery with various business units and technology teams.
6. Managing project meetings and ensuring cohesive team operation.
7. Maintaining project momentum amidst changing priorities.
8. Communicating project status through reports and escalating issues as needed.
9. Documenting and archiving project activities for future reference.
10. Operating independently with minimal supervision.

Skills and Experience

Candidates should have:

• At least 5 years of experience in technology project management, including infrastructure and application development.
• Experience delivering projects to Risk departments or Capital Markets clients, especially Trading desks.
• Strong organizational and IT project management skills.
• Experience with audit and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication skills with risk, front office traders, and technical teams.
• Proficiency with project tools like JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, etc.
• Ability to produce reports and presentations for senior management.
• Understanding of change and resource management.

Preferred Skills

• Risk certification, CFA, or capital markets education.
• PMP, Agile, ITIL certifications, or formal project management education.
• People management experience in IT is a plus.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an inclusive, collaborative environment that fosters creativity and success, along with:

• Tools and technology for creating excellent customer experiences.
• Learning opportunities from industry leaders.
• Onsite cafeteria and flexible dress code.
• Competitive rewards, including salary, bonuses, benefits, and development funding.

Location

Canada: Ontario: Toronto

About Scotiabank

We are a leading bank in the Americas, committed to inclusivity and accessibility. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform our recruitment team. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.