Business Analyst, GBM Finance Europe

Scotiabank; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas is seeking a professional in the Westminster area to contribute to the Finance function. This pivotal role requires an MBA or MS in Finance, Risk or Computer Science, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. Responsibilities include championing client relationships, liaising with technology teams, and ensuring data integrity across systems. Candidates should have experience supporting Axiom applications and be self-starters able to manage competing demands. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Verifiable progressive experience in solving financial information problems.
• Prior experience supporting Axiom application is essential.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships.
• Work closely with Regulatory Reporting and Technology.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications.
• Develop and execute test plans for Axiom changes.
• Support UAT and coordinate with technical teams.
• Validate data integrity and completeness across systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Financial modeling

Microsoft Excel

Education

MBA or MS in Finance, Risk, or Computer Science

Tools

Cognos

Forecasting

Hyperion

Microsoft Access

Pivot tables

Job description

Overview

Contributes to the overall success of the Finance function in Europe in ensuring specific individual goals plans initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the teams business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations internal policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships systems and knowledge.
• Work closely with Regulatory Reporting and Technology to understand regulatory reporting requirement and what is required for implementation
• Translate business needs into functional specifications for Axiom configuration and reporting templates
• Develop and execute test plans for Axiom changes and upgrades.
• Support UAT and coordinate with technical teams for defect resolution
• Contributes to a high-performance environment and fosters an inclusive work environment; supporting the vison / values / business strategy for the team.
• Validate data integrity and completeness across source systems and Axiom
• Act as a liaison between business users IT teams and Axiom vendor support

Qualifications

• MBA or MS in Finance Risk or Computer Science
• Verifiable progressive experience of problem solving of financial information.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Prior experience supporting Axiom application is essential
• Able to proactively manage demands of competing stakeholders
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimum managerial supervision, Cognos, Forecasting, Hyperion, Microsoft Access, Pivot tables, Accounting, Analysis Skills, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Financial Planning

Benefits

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.