Lead Product Specialist

Scotiabank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a purpose-driven team at a leading bank as a Product Specialist in Toronto. You will support enhancements to the business banking credit risk platform, conduct research, and assist in user training and system testing. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience in technical system analysis. Embrace a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation while contributing to impactful solutions for global risk management.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Company Matching Programs

Generous Vacation

Inclusive Culture

Accessibility Accommodations

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in technical system analysis.
• Experience writing business requirements for systems development.
• Knowledge of Credit Risk and Corporate Banking systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining user requirements and processes.
• Conduct testing and develop user documentation.
• Provide business support to global units.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Detail Oriented

Organizational Skills

Technical Design Understanding

Project Environment Experience

Tools

SQL

Oracle

MSSQL

Job description

Requisition ID: 225615

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

The Product Specialist is a key player within the global business banking risk technology, supporting strategic enhancements to the business banking credit risk platform.

The internal and external demand for accurate, consistent and on-demand information from GRM continues grow. The product specialist is responsible for assisting with research and analysis leading to the definition of requirements and processes to assist in the resolution of complex business problems for global risk management.

This role will also responsible for assisting with the testing of new systems or enhancements, the training of users, and the provision of ongoing support to all global units.

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

• Assist the Senior Manager/Project Manager by conducting research and analysis, and accurately and clearly defining user requirements and processes for well-defined tasks to assist in the resolution of problems to meet the needs of the business. This may involve participation in rapid prototyping, with requirements and solutions developed on an iterative basis that provides interim deliverables until a final production solution is created.
• Define, assess and writes detailed analysis and documentation of Business Requirements for new applications & legacy systems enhancements, to be designed by development groups
• Participate in the systems implementation process by assisting in the development of test cases and the conducting of testing, assisting in the definition of user procedures and workflows, assisting in the development of conversion and implementation strategies, and assisting in the provision of user documentation, user training, and post-implementation support.
• Assist in the provision of business support to all global units, including ad hoc queries and MIS, user training, and assisting with the design and implementation of systems enhancements. This is made more challenging due to differences in time zones and the variation in the business lines. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that management is kept informed, and that problems and issues are escalated appropriately.
• Continually acquire and enhance knowledge of the Division's business strategies and policies, risk management practices and methodologies, product offerings, financial markets, financial instruments, regulatory requirements, Back Office processes, and rapidly changing technology to effectively assist in the provision of business solutions and services to the end user business lines.
• Creates an environment in which the team pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.

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

• Ideally 5+ years’ experience in technical system analysis within a development team
• Proficiency in Business Analysis procedures and requirements, as well as technical design requirements
• Must have knowledge of usingSQL on databases such as Oracle, MSSQL etc.
• Developed analytical and strategic thinking, detail oriented, highly organized
• Working understanding of Scotiabank’s operational practices, systems infrastructure and integration requirements
• Experience in writing business requirements for systems development
• Previous experience in Commerce/Corporate/Investment Banking systemsis highly desirable
• Experience with Credit Risk, Corporate Banking, Capital Management is an asset .
• Comfortable work in data-rich environment.
• Experience working in a project environment.
• Strong understanding of technical design, systems infrastructure, and IT&S analysis/process requirements

The Workplace

• We are technology partners who help the business transform how our employees around the world work
• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world
• We foster an environment of innovation and continuous learning
• We care about our people, allowing them to design how they work to deliver amazing results
• We offer a competitive total rewards package, including a performance bonus, company matching programs (on pension & profit sharing), and generous vacation

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.

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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.