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Requisition ID: 238992

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

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 Technical Specialist Advisory 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.

• Demonstrate an informed knowledge of business functions to resolve problems and capitalize on improvement opportunities.
• Design, test and implement business driven system changes in the FIX engine, risk management platform and client portal hub for GBM Trading.
• Extensive interaction with clients, vendors and exchanges to manage and maintain FIX connectivity for electronic trading as well as onboard new clients.
• Perform 2nd level support of production trading systems to troubleshoot and quickly resolve any issues or questions.
• 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.
• Participate in the development of detailed project plans, the monitoring of progress against planned objectives, the financial review, and securing consensus and co-operation from users and senior management.
• 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.
• Liaising 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.
• Perform ad hoc work as needed.

• Experience working across multiple teams and functions to ensure alignment.
• 3+ years practical experience in capital markets.
• Minimum 3 years’ working knowledge of databases such as SQL Server, with ability to create and run queries independently.
• Strong understanding of FIX protocol, market data, trading applications, and market microstructure.
• A strong knowledge of equity trading strategies, technology and market structure.
• Experience working with all phases of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
• Proficient with Unix Tools, shell scripting (Bash, Perl, Python, etc.), SQL queries, PL/SQL, and SQL Loader or equivalent.
• 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.
• Excellent working experience of Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

• An understanding of the Bank’s application system and software from a business/technical viewpoint is required to assess the impact of development and/or changes to the overall data processing environment.
• Experience in interaction with clients, vendors and exchanges to manage and maintain FIX connectivity for electronic trading as well as onboard new clients.
• Experience in designing, testing and implementing business driven system changes in the FIX engine, risk management platforms and client portal hub for GBM Trading.
• Experience managing projects that span change in front, middle or back‑office systems and teams.
• Experience with but not limited to PL/SQL, SQL Loader, UNIX Tools, shell scripting (Bash, Perl, Python), JAVA, XML, HTML is an asset.

• 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. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employees to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations – We value the unique skills and experiences everyone brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove, and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
• 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 such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

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 we 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. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.