senior accounting analyst

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Senior Analyst in Product Control to manage daily P&L reporting and ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations. The role requires at least three years of experience in financial analytics or risk management, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills. The company offers a competitive rewards package, including bonuses and health benefits from day one, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Employee share ownership program

Pension plan matching

Health benefits from day one

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of hands-on experience in financial analytics, risk management or accounting functions.
• Solid understanding of bank accounting policies, trading policies, market practices, regulatory requirements, and risks associated with capital-market products.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily P&L reporting and ensure its integrity through risk-based attribution.
• Develop and support infrastructure processes for equity and derivative product risk profiles.
• Assist senior management and engage with stakeholders across various functions.

Skills

Valuation

Risk analytics

Accounting of equity and derivative products

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency with Excel

Knowledge of Python

Knowledge of VBA

Knowledge of SQL

Strong communication skills

Ability to learn quickly

Education

CFA or CPA progression

Job description

Title: Senior Analyst, Product Control

Job Details

• Posted On: November 13, 2025
• Employer: Scotiabank
• Requisition ID: 238327
• Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
• Salary: $24.36 to $66.67 per hour
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full‑Time
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1
• Source: CareerBeacon #2181887

Responsibilities

• Produce and report daily P&L; confirm integrity/validation through risk‑based attribution; reconcile daily P&L to Front Office expectations and ensure sign‑off; coordinate and resolve P&L breaks.
• Ensure daily reported P&L reconciled to the bank’s General Ledger and associated source system sub‑ledgers; escalation and resolution of breaks; substantiate balance‑sheet accounts; orchestrate and complete the month‑end close sign‑off and MIS package.
• Develop and implement infrastructure processes that capture the risk profile of equity and derivative products.
• Production, review and analysis of IPV, reserves and fair‑value adjustments as required in agreement with Risk Management and bank guidelines; coordinate resolution of issues with Front, Back, and Risk Management functions.
• Support other financial reporting needs as required.
• Assist the Manager and Senior Manager in establishing support for new products/businesses and engage with stakeholders across Front Office, Risk Management, Operations, Finance, Audit and Regulators.

Qualifications

• Experience with valuation, risk analytics and accounting of equity and derivative products.
• Minimum three years of hands‑on experience in financial analytics, risk management or accounting functions, ideally in a fund‑accounting firm or financial institution.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and proficiency with Excel; knowledge of Python, VBA, SQL is an asset.
• Progress in CFA or CPA would also be an asset.
• Strong communication skills and ability to learn quickly.
• Solid understanding of bank accounting policies, trading policies, market practice, regulatory requirements and risks associated with capital‑market products.

Benefits

Inclusive and collaborative working environment; competitive rewards package including performance bonus, employee share ownership program, pension plan matching and health benefits from day one; career development and progression opportunities.

Important Dates

Advertised until: 2025‑12‑13