Senior Manager, Business Systems Manager

Scotiabank; Old Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Business Systems to oversee a portfolio of Regulatory applications. This role involves leading a dynamic team to gather and analyze business requirements, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial services, particularly in regulatory domains, and will excel in managing complex technology projects. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers a remote-friendly work environment, along with opportunities for professional growth and community engagement.

Benefits

Flexible vacation

Tuition assistance

Remote-friendly work environment

Community engagement programs

Competitive rewards including bonuses

Upskilling opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Business Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Data Management

SQL

Python

Communication Skills

People Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Airflow

GCP

PySpark

Job description

Senior Manager, Business Systems Manager

Requisition ID: 219953

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

The Role:

The Senior Manager, Business Systems 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 Senior Manager, Business Systems 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 compliance with Volcker and other Rule 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, with a focus on regulatory applications.
• In-depth knowledge of Volcker and related Rule compliance, trading regulations, and financial instruments.
• Proven 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, workflow automation, and system implementation.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of interacting with senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, PySpark, Airflow, Streaming Architecture, and GCP is a plus.
• Strong people management skills.
• Ability to contribute to projects being on schedule and meeting regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience managing business testing through quality assurance teams for key projects.
• Experience managing projects involving change across multiple front-office systems and teams.

What’s in it for you?

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship, fostering an inclusive culture where every employee can reach their potential and is respected.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations to create an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Remote-friendly work environment offering flexibility.
• Upskilling opportunities through online courses, cross-functional development, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive rewards including bonuses, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and benefits from day one.
• Community engagement programs such as hackathons, contests, and more, fostering a sense of belonging regardless of location.

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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, guided by our purpose: "for every future." We help our customers and communities succeed through diverse financial services.

We value the unique skills each individual brings and are committed to an inclusive, accessible environment. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform our Recruitment team. For technical assistance, click here. Candidates must apply online. We appreciate all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.