Senior Business Analyst, Capital Markets Technology

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to provide operational and business analysis support to their Equity Research Business line. This role involves collaborating with various technology groups and vendors, managing projects, and resolving complex business issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business analysis and project management, with a focus on Agile methodologies. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values creativity and continuous learning, and be part of a company committed to transforming how employees work and succeed.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Company Matching Programs

Inclusive Working Environment

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in application-based projects and data processing is essential.
• 2+ years in Financial Industry, especially in Capital Markets, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support and troubleshoot existing functionalities.
• Collaborate with business partners to define objectives and requirements.
• Manage Scrum meetings and assist in vendor relationship management.

Skills

Business Analysis

Project Management

Agile Practices

Scrum

Kanban

SQL

Vendor Relationship Management

Equity Research Knowledge

Tools

Jira

Confluence

ServiceNow

Job description

Requisition ID: 215089

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

The Role

Senior Business Analyst will need to provide responsive operational and business analysis support to 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 the resolution of complex business problems for Equity Research Business unit, and other business lines being serviced. The incumbent will be responsible for participating in projects for new systems or enhancements and working closely with development/infrastructure personnel. The candidate will work with other technology groups and vendors, assist in providing ongoing support for all users in the business lines supported.

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

• Provide responsive operational support (including 24/7 on call on rotation basis) which includes troubleshooting existing and new functionality.
• Contact the appropriate vendor and/or misc. infrastructure teams for assistance in determining corrective action to be taken as well as participate and manage the activities of the vendor/internal support teams to ensure satisfactory results have been achieved.
• Assist in resolving complex, multi-faceted problems to meet the system needs of the Equity Research Desk and their internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with business partners, including senior management, to define business objectives, process, and requirements.
• Participate in all phases of the IT System Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Act as a liaison between developers/other technology teams and business team members.
• Provide timely project status updates to the Project Manager/Senior Management, identifying/reporting project risks as early as possible and proactively mitigating project risks as identified.
• Be able to manage/run Scrum meetings, sprint planning and related Processes.
• Assist Senior management/Business Partners in Vendor Relationship Management including but not limited to participation in vendor selection process on new initiatives, help ongoing cost control, reducing vendor-related risks and ensuring service delivery.

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

• Experience with application-based projects (understanding of data processing and workflows) is essential.
• Experience working on projects as a BA or PM in technology.
• Working knowledge of Agile practices and frameworks - Scrum and Kanban.
• Equity Research Knowledge will be considered an Asset.
• 2+ yrs experience in Financial Industry, more specifically in Capital Markets Environment. (Nice to Have)
• Hands on experience working/supporting SQL/Infrastructure/Networks/Security.
• Prior experience with Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow.

What's in it for you?

• 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.

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.