Technical Product Analyst (Capital Markets)

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Technical Product Analyst in Toronto to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. You will work closely with various teams to develop optimal solutions and ensure effective documentation. The ideal candidate has a strong background in capital markets, analytical skills, and experience with software development life cycle processes. Competitive rewards and an inclusive work environment are part of the role.

Benefits

Competitive rewards program

Flexible vacation

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 4+ years practical experience and product business knowledge in capital markets.
• Experience working with all phases of SDLC.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new processes.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of business functions to resolve problems.
• Ensure business specifications are accurately prepared.
• Work closely across technology teams during all SDLC stages.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Scripting with Python

Education

Recognized undergraduate degree or diploma

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Job description

Title: Technical Product Analyst (Capital Markets)

Global Banking and Markets Engineering (GBME) is the fast-moving, award-winning technology engine that powers Scotiabank’s Corporate, Investment Banking, and Capital Markets businesses.

GBME is searching for a Technical Product Analyst to liaison between business stakeholders and internal engineering and architect teams, ensuring solutions are developed and delivered on time, efficiently and with high quality for various projects within GBME.

The successful candidate will have a results-oriented and curious mindset with strong technical skills. You will work closely with cross functional teams, including engineers, solutions architects, and business teams to develop and implement market leading solutions that are scalable and deliver excellence, and value to our business partners and customers.

In this role you will:

• Demonstrate an informed knowledge of business functions to resolve problems and capitalize on improvement opportunities.
• Ensure business specifications/requirements documentation is accurately prepared and comprehensive to support sizing/development efforts and as input to various project documentation.
• Develop and deliver Business Requirements Documents, Design Documents, Use Cases, and Process Models as required.
• Work closely across GBME technology teams during all stages of the system development life cycle and bridge the gap between business and technology sides of the solution.
• Liaise between the business community and the IT organization to provide technical solutions that meet user needs.
• Build relationships and communicate effectively with colleagues in Global regions.
• Support production issues and handle escalations during Release cycles as needed.
• Perform ad hoc work as needed.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

• Experience working across multiple teams and functions to ensure alignment.
• 4+ years practical experience and product business knowledge in capital markets.
• Experience working with all phases of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
• Experience with Jira, Confluence delivery tracking and documentation software.
• Scripting with Python or other scripting languages, SQL.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new processes and standards, with a strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver working results.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A recognized undergraduate degree or diploma in business administration, computer science or related field required.
• Experience with data flow, sequence diagramming, other software diagramming models is an asset.
• Excellent working experience of Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Repo trading (fixed income repos, securities lending)
• Trade lifecycle (rerates, substitutions, partials, swing/meta trades)
• Regulatory reporting (CIRO, SFTR)
• Data mapping and vendor management
• MQ messaging to settlement systems (ADP, GLOSS, IMPACT)
• ECN connectivity (Bloomberg, BTEC, Tradeweb, GLMX)
• Platform familiarity (ION trade chains, publishers, gateways, STP components)

What's in it for you?

• 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 are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - 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.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits will start on day one.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various 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.