Senior Business Analyst, Capital Markets Technology

Scotiabank; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas is seeking a Senior Business Analyst in Toronto to support the Equity Research Business line. The role involves providing operational analysis, managing project coordination, and resolving complex business problems within the financial sector. Candidates should have experience as a Business Analyst or Project Manager, particularly within technology projects, along with strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and SQL. This position offers competitive rewards, including bonuses and opportunities to work with technology leaders.

Benefits

Competitive rewards and bonuses

Inclusive and collaborative environment

Opportunities for continuous learning

Qualifications

• 2+ years in the Financial Industry, particularly Capital Markets.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex business problems.
• Hands-on experience with SQL, Infrastructure, Networks, and Security.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support, including 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Coordinate with vendors and infrastructure teams for corrective actions.
• Manage Scrum meetings, sprint planning, and Agile processes.

Skills

Application-based project experience

Business Analyst or Project Manager experience

Knowledge of Agile frameworks

Equity Research knowledge

SQL experience

Experience with Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow

Tools

Jira

Confluence

ServiceNow

Job description

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The Role

The Senior Business Analyst will need to provide responsive operational and business analysis support to the Equity Research Business line and their systems.

The incumbent is responsible for assisting in conducting analysis leading to the definition of requirements, design, testing, project coordination, and implementation processes. The successful candidate will also assist in resolving complex business problems for the Equity Research Business unit and other supported business lines. The incumbent will participate in projects for new systems or enhancements, working closely with development and infrastructure teams. They will collaborate with other technology groups and vendors, and support all users in the supported business lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide responsive operational support, including 24/7 on-call rotation, troubleshooting existing and new functionalities.
• Coordinate with vendors and infrastructure teams for corrective actions and manage activities to ensure satisfactory results.
• Resolve complex, multi-faceted problems to meet system needs of the Equity Research Desk and customers.
• Collaborate with business partners, including senior management, to define objectives, processes, and requirements.
• Participate in all phases of the IT System Development Lifecycle (SDLC), acting as a liaison between developers and business teams.
• Provide timely project status updates, identify/report risks early, and proactively mitigate them.
• Manage Scrum meetings, sprint planning, and related Agile processes.
• Assist senior management in vendor relationship management, including vendor selection, cost control, risk reduction, and service delivery.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience with application-based projects, understanding data processing and workflows.
• Experience as a Business Analyst or Project Manager in technology projects.
• Knowledge of Agile frameworks, Scrum, and Kanban.
• Equity Research knowledge is a plus.
• 2+ years in the Financial Industry, particularly Capital Markets.
• Hands-on experience with SQL, Infrastructure, Networks, and Security.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow.

What’s in it for you?

• Work with technology partners transforming global work environments.
• Inclusive, collaborative environment fostering creativity and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to learn from industry leaders from top tech companies.
• Competitive rewards, including bonuses and matching programs.

Location

Canada: Ontario: Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, committed to inclusion and accessibility. We value diverse skills and experiences and support accommodations during recruitment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.