Title:  Analyst, Strategy & Operations

Requisition ID: 250513 

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

The Analyst, Strategy and Operations role will support the Enterprise Data & AI Technology organization, a key strategic initiative for Scotiabank. With enterprise-wide reach, the program requires strong communication, sound financial oversight, solid contract management strategic planning, and disciplined execution.

The Analyst, Strategy and Operations, plays a vital role and partners closely with the Senior Managers to collectively ensure vendor contracts are progressed, approved, and invoices are completed in a timely manner. Additionally, managing and onboarding new hires for a smooth experience. Acting as an assistant to the Senior Manager, the Analyst coordinates numerous activities across internal teams, gathers required input and approvals from stakeholders, and ensures processes move forward efficiently. This position also ensures that all strategies, plans, and initiatives are executed in alignment with regulatory requirements, financial controls, and internal policies and procedures.

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

• Ensure appropriate procedures are followed when engaging vendors, including understanding and coordinating the RFP process.
• Manage, process, and track all contractual documentation, including SOWs, MSAs, renewals, and amendments.
• Proactively follow up on contract processing issues, such as exceptions or non-standard documentation.
• Maintain current knowledge of Procurement policies, Third-Party Risk Management processes, and OSFI regulatory requirements.
• Document key decisions and action items from meetings and ensure timely follow-through.
• Process and maintain an up-to-date invoice tracking repository.
• Update invoice records with project tracking details and payment status.
• Engage regularly with vendors to discuss invoicing updates, discrepancies, and issue resolution.
• Update and maintain staff onboarding and offboard including both full-time and contractors.
• Assist technology teams with equipment provisioning during onboarding and offboarding.
• Assist and coordinate Bank wide hackathons.
• Generate report on hiring progress.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Bachelor’s / College degree in business, finance, or technology
• 3years+ of professional experience across Project Management, Finance, Operations, Vendor and Contract management, and Strategy within a technology-driven organization
• Solid knowledge of financial planning processes, including accruals, invoicing, and performance reporting
• Strong communicator with a proven track record of clearly presenting insights and recommendations to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leadership; adept at tailoring messaging and delivery to suit different audiences
• Results-oriented self-starter with a bias toward action, capable of navigating complex, largescale organizations and fostering strong cross-functional partnerships; experienced in stakeholder engagement within matrixed environments
• Highly curious and eager to learn, bringing an adaptable and creative mindset to problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to simplify and optimize complex processes to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround time

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. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee 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 each individual 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.
• Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• 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. 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.