Senior Manager, Business Systems Manager

Scotiabank; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Canada seeks a Senior Manager, Business System Manager, to lead a team focusing on regulatory applications. This role includes overseeing implementation, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations while promoting an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Inclusive culture promoting diversity and equity

Remote work flexibility

Opportunities for upskilling and cross-functional development

Competitive rewards including bonuses and comprehensive benefits

Community engagement activities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business analysis within financial services.
• Deep knowledge of Volcker and related compliance regulations.
• Strong people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business systems analysis team in gathering, analyzing, and documenting requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of system enhancements ensuring compliance.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts.

Skills

Business analysis

Regulatory compliance

Data management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Information Technology

Tools

SQL

Python

PySpark

Airflow

GCP

Job description

Requisition ID: #

Join a purpose-driven, high-performing team committed to results within an inclusive 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:

• 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.
• Lead the business systems analysis team in gathering, analyzing, and documenting business and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the end-to-end implementation of system enhancements, ensuring alignment with Volcker and other regulations.
• Partner with risk and compliance teams to translate regulatory requirements into functional specifications.
• Define and drive the roadmap for the application portfolio, aligning it with business and regulatory strategies.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure system functionality meets compliance and business needs.
• Provide guidance on process improvements, automation, and data management strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Lead stakeholder meetings, conduct impact assessments, and manage change initiatives related to the Regulatory Application portfolio.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, invoices, and serve as application owner for specific applications.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in business analysis within financial services, focusing on regulatory applications.
• Deep knowledge of Volcker and related compliance, trading regulations, and financial instruments.
• Experience managing complex technology projects in compliance or regulatory domains.
• Strong understanding of data management, reporting tools, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with business process modeling, automation, and system implementation.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, PySpark, Airflow, Streaming Architecture, and GCP is a plus.
• Strong people management skills.

Additional responsibilities include ensuring projects meet deadlines and regulatory requirements, managing business testing, and overseeing multi-system change projects.

What’s in it for you?

• Inclusive culture promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship through ERGs and bias-free practices.
• Accessible and accommodating work environment.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities for upskilling, cross-functional development, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive rewards including bonuses, flexible vacation, and comprehensive benefits.
• Community engagement activities and programs.

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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Scotiabank is committed to diversity and inclusion. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform our Recruitment team. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.