Senior Manager, Business Systems Manager

Scotiabank; Canada; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Manager, Business System Manager to oversee regulatory applications. The role involves managing complex technology projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a team in business analysis. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial services, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of data management and regulatory requirements. This position offers a remote-friendly work environment and a variety of benefits including competitive rewards and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship initiatives

Remote-friendly work environment

Upskilling opportunities

Competitive rewards

Flexible vacation

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business analysis within financial services.
• In-depth knowledge of Volcker and related Rule compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead business systems analysis team for regulatory applications.
• Oversee end-to-end implementation of system enhancements.
• Manage vendor relationships and serve as application owner.

Skills

Communication

Data Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

SQL

Python

PySpark

Airflow

GCP

Job description

Requisition ID: #

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

The Role:

The Senior Manager, Business System Manager is the overall application owner and relationship manager for a portfolio of Regulatory applications including: Volcker Application, Covered Funds, Do not Email, eQube Technical Lead, and others.

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

1. The GRCT Business System Manager is the overall application owner and relationship manager for a portfolio of Regulatory applications including: Volcker Application, Covered Funds, Do not Email, eQube Technical Lead, and others.
2. Lead the business systems analysis team in gathering, analyzing, and documenting business and regulatory requirements.
3. Oversee the end-to-end implementation of system enhancements and ensure alignment with Volcker and other Rule regulations.
4. Partner with risk and compliance teams to translate regulatory requirements into functional specifications.
5. Define and drive the roadmap for the Application portfolio, aligning it with overall business and regulatory strategies.
6. Develop and execute test plans, ensuring system functionality meets compliance and business needs.
7. Provide guidance on process improvements, automation, and data management strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
8. Lead stakeholder meetings, conduct impact assessments, and manage change initiatives related to the Regulatory Application portfolio.
9. Manage vendor relationships, contracts, invoices, and serve as application owner for certain applications.

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

1. Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
2. 8+ years of experience in business analysis within financial services, with a focus on regulatory applications.
3. In-depth knowledge of Volcker and related Rule compliance, trading regulations, and financial instruments.
4. Proven experience managing complex technology projects in compliance or regulatory domains.
5. Strong understanding of data management, reporting tools, and financial risk assessment methodologies.
6. Experience with business process modeling, workflow automation, and system implementation.
7. Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior management and regulatory bodies.
8. Proficiency in SQL, Python, PySpark, Airflow, Streaming Architecture, and GCP is a plus.
9. Strong people management skills.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Contribute to projects being on schedule and meeting regulatory reporting requirements.
• Oversee user requirements by collaborating with key individuals from business and IT, producing high-level business requirements, and liaising with development teams.
• Manage business testing through the quality assurance team for key projects.
• Experience managing projects that span changes across multiple front-office systems and teams.

What's in it for you?

We offer a variety of benefits including:

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship initiatives to create an inclusive culture.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations to support all employees.
• Remote-friendly work environment for flexibility.
• Upskilling opportunities through courses, cross-functional development, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive rewards, including bonuses, flexible vacation, and benefits starting day one.
• Community Engagement programs such as hackathons, contests, and more.

Location:

Canada: Ontario: Toronto

About Scotiabank:

Guided by our purpose: "for every future," we help our customers and communities succeed through a broad range of financial services. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, accessible environment. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in a career at Scotiabank.