Director, Securities Post Trade Technology

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Upskilling Opportunities

Competitive Rewards Program

Flexible Vacation and Personal Days

Community Engagement Programs

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Director of Securities Post Trade Technology to manage Securities Settlements and Clearing Technology globally. This role involves overseeing large-scale IT projects, implementing modern practices like Agile and DevOps, and fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in technology and capital markets, along with strong leadership abilities. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive rewards program including benefits starting from day one.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of technical experience including Java, MQ, Oracle, REST, Microservices, Spring boot, Cloud, K8.
• 10+ years of Capital Markets experience.
• 5+ years of Settlements, Clearing and Backoffice Operations Technology.
• Working knowledge of clearing houses/depositories preferred.
• Broadridge experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Securities Settlements and Clearing Technology within Capital Markets.
• Manage medium to large projects with IT spend between $2MM and $15MM.
• Implement new practices and frameworks such as Agile, Lean, Design Thinking, and DevOps.
• Ensures round the clock production support for Operations applications.

Skills

Java

MQ

Oracle

REST

Microservices

Spring Boot

Cloud

K8

Job description

Director, Securities Post Trade Technology

Requisition ID: 257378

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

The Role

Director, Securities Post Trade Technology will lead and oversee Securities Settlements and Clearing Technology within Capital Markets Technology globally ensuring business strategies, targets and initiatives are executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

In this role you will:

• Leads and drives a customer focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Ensures round the clock production support for Operations applications, managed globally.
• Manage medium to large projects with IT spend between $2MM and $15MM.
• Applying modern technology to new operational requirements
• Implement new practices and frameworks such as Agile, Lean, Design thinking, and DevOps
• Build a high-performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Communicates the Bank’s risk culture and risk appetite throughout their teams.
• Communicates vision/values/business strategy and manages succession and development planning for the team.
• Ensures the timely development and implementation of multiple applications and IT solutions – involving multiple systems, multiple dependencies and multiple stakeholders/business partners – where solutions cross business lines and customer segments, globally
• Plans and directs application/technology projects and ongoing support, and leads their teams of Project Managers, Developers and Business Analysts.
• Effective communication skills for executive leadership, business leaders and staff
• Interprets and implements a continuous improvement process and mindset for production issues to ensure effective and timely resolution of problems and knowledge transfer.
• Manages policy development to address ongoing complex business issues
• Delivery and management of highly complex technology programs which consist of multiple IT projects for multiple business partners and stakeholders, across multiple business units and lines of business
• The incumbent is responsible for all development projects within the department and manages multiple small and large projects concurrently.
• The incumbent must ensure high availability, integrity and reliability of programs and processes developed where the consequence of error could expose the Bank to a significant loss or undue risk.
• Partners with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable strategies and then identifies appropriate solutions to deliver on objectives. Ensures that all work adheres to GWRT’s strategic architectural direction and Bank Standards.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

• 15+ years of technical experience including Java, MQ, Oracle, REST, Microservices, Spring boot, Cloud, K8 etc.
• 10+ years of Capital Markets Experience.
• 5+ years of Settlements, Clearing and Backoffice Operations Technology
• Working knowledge of clearing houses/depositories preferred (DTCC/CDS/etc.)
• Broadridge experience preferred.

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.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

Hybrid work arrangement

Location(s): Canada – Ontario – Toronto

Scotiabank requires accommodations for applicants and employees. If you require any accommodations during the selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role.