Senior Manager, Capital Markets Operations (GWO)

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards program

Flexible vacation and personal days

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Job summary

Scotiabank is looking for a Senior Manager in Capital Markets Operations in Toronto. You will support major change initiatives, coordinating tasks across teams to ensure seamless implementation of new processes and systems. You’ll also oversee User Acceptance Testing and operational readiness activities.

The ideal candidate has solid experience in Capital Markets Operations and relevant financial products. Enjoy a career with diverse opportunities, a competitive rewards program, and a commitment to community engagement.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in OTC Derivatives, Collateral Management, or Asset Servicing.
• Knowledge of derivatives and fixed-income products.
• Experience in UAT coordination and defect management.

Responsibilities

• Assess impact of change initiatives across operational functions.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing and lead operational readiness.
• Support post-implementation reviews.

Skills

Experience supporting project or change initiatives within Capital Markets Operations

Hands-on experience in Operational areas

Knowledge of financial products

Experience working in a regulated financial services environment

Exposure to testing and implementation activities

Familiarity with operational readiness

Exposure to Capital Markets systems/platforms

Tools

Global One

Murex

Calypso

Job description

Title: Senior Manager, Capital Markets Operations (GWO)

Requisition ID: 263033

The Role

As a Senior Manager within Capital Markets Operations, you will support the delivery of change initiatives across Global Wholesale Operations (GWO), ensuring new processes, systems, and regulatory requirements are effectively implemented into day-to-day operations.

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

• Assess the impact of change initiatives across operational functions, including processes, systems, controls, and capacity
• Translate program scope into clear operational requirements, timelines, and readiness plans
• Identify dependencies across teams and functions, ensuring alignment and coordination throughout delivery
• Oversee execution of assigned initiatives, including:
  • Tracking milestones, risks, and dependencies
  • Supporting governance activities (e.g., working groups, project forums)
  • Ensuring operational requirements are incorporated into delivery plans
• Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT):
  • Define test approach and coverage
  • Oversee test execution and defect tracking
  • Ensure key business scenarios are validated
• Lead operational readiness activities, including:
  • Readiness assessments across operations and technology
  • Development of training, documentation, and support models
  • Contribution to go-live readiness decisions
• Support post-implementation reviews, identifying improvements to processes, controls, and operational workflows
• Work closely with partners across Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Operations to support delivery and implementation of change

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 supporting project or change initiatives within Capital Markets Operations
• Hands‑on experience in one or more of the following operational areas:
  • OTC Derivatives (Clearing, Confirmations, Settlements)
  • Collateral Management or Funding
  • Asset Servicing / Corporate Actions
  • Middle Office Trade Support (e.g., PnL, trade lifecycle, risk support)
  • Futures & Options Clearing
  • Prime Services or Securities Lending / Borrowing
• Knowledge of financial products, such as:
  • Derivatives (e.g., FX, swaps, NDFs, CDS, structured products)
  • Fixed Income (e.g., bonds, repos, treasury bills, deposits, loans)
• Experience working in a regulated financial services or banking environment
• Exposure to testing and implementation activities, including UAT coordination, test execution, or defect management
• Familiarity with operational readiness, go‑live support, or implementation activities
• Exposure to Capital Markets systems/platforms, such as:
  • Operations and collateral tools (e.g., Global One, Loan One, Equilend, Colline, Anvil, Broadridge, ION)
  • Front‑to‑back trading or risk systems (e.g., Murex, Calypso, Fidessa, Sophis, Wall Street)

What’s in it for you?

• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.
• A competitive rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and comprehensive benefits that start on your first day.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship – We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and embraced through bias‑free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations – We value the unique skills and experiences every individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto