Data Platform Risk and Operations Analyst

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship

Upskilling opportunities

Flexible vacation policy

Community engagement programs

Job summary

A leading North American bank in Toronto is looking for a Data Platform Risk & Operations Analyst to support risk analysis and documentation for data management. You will help improve processes while managing documentation and reporting, working closely with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a solid background in technology risk with strong data visualization skills and experience in regulatory knowledge. The bank offers a diverse and inclusive work environment with strong values around employee development and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in technology risk/audit or banking environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate effectiveness of operational controls.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to risk and issues management framework design.
• Support effectiveness reviews and process improvements.
• Prepare and deliver updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Technology risk/audit experience

Data visualization skills

Communication skills

Operational risk knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in Business, Data Analytics, Engineering or related field

Tools

PowerBI

JIRA

Confluence

Excel

Job description

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

The Data Platform Risk & Operations Analyst will support the Enterprise Data & Artificial Intelligence, Platform Data & Operations team, by providing risk analysis, documentation, reporting & data management support. This role combines technical expertise in data visualization and dashboard management with strong risk management acumen to deliver actionable insights and help reduce risk across Scotiabank’s legacy and emerging data and AI capabilities. Expertise in data platforms, Cloud, security and operations is considered an asset.

The role reports to the Senior Manager, Operations, Data Platform & Operations.

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

• Contribute to the design of the overall risk and issues management framework, delivery/operating model and related processes in compliance with the Bank’s broader Enterprise standards;
• Support periodic effectiveness reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of the team’s internal processes;
• Work with the Senior Manager and other relevant stakeholders, develop actionable project plans to address data/platform risks and issues within required timelines;
• Manage the team’s internal and/or external risk & issues management documentation, reporting, tracking, and dashboards, providing insights and recommendations to the Senior Manager as well as ensuring accuracy in metrics, KPIs and KRIs;
• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly updates to various forums and stakeholders;
• Manage preparation and writing of audit related documentation, required evidence, and closure packages and coordinate responses/communication with relevant stakeholders;
• Maintain awareness of data security, compliance and platform concepts to support ongoing reporting and risk management needs;
• Ensure adherence to data reporting standards and methodologies;
• Uphold integrity and compliance by reporting any practices that may compromise the organization as well as execute responsibilities with efficiency, productivity, and adherence to institutional policies and regulations.

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

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience working in a technology risk/audit, data and data platforms, technology or banking environment with various operational, regulatory and technical risks and controls;
• University degree in Business, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience;
• Proven experience working with large, matrix organization with various stakeholders, priorities and constraints.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences at various levels within the organization;
• Ability to evaluate the design effectiveness, operating effectiveness and sustainability of various operational and/or technical controls developed and implemented by the data platform teams.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to ensure alignment and buy-in from stakeholders;
• Strong technical reporting and data visualization skills in PowerBI, Excel with exceptional attention to detail especially in reporting, metrics and data;
• Significant experience with Enterprise project management and communication tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint);
• Proven ability to understand regulatory, legal and risk concepts and convert them into business requirements;
• Understanding of banking products/services, operations, systems/infrastructure, policies & processes, controls and organization is preferred;
• Experience in Enterprise data platform engineering and/or information security and controls is an advantage.

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.
• 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 Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, 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.

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.