Title:  Assistant Manager - Middle Office, GWO (9-month contract)

Requisition ID: 242312

Roynat Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Scotiabank, is a national lender and investor with expertise in providing innovative long-term capital solutions for mid-sized companies utilizing senior term, subordinated debt, as well as mezzanine capital and common share equity. We provide tailored solutions to clients for acquisitions, business expansions, wealth monetization, and working capital enhancement. With a national presence in Canada in major markets, Roynat assists growth-oriented companies in reaching their goals across a wide range of industries.

The Role

The Assistant Manager contributes to the success of the Middle Office by executing business strategies and ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies. This role involves managing the trade life cycle, trade control, and client service activities. The incumbent will deliver high-quality output, support the Manager on daily tasks and projects, and may guide junior team members.

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

• Operate independently to identify and resolve issues under tight deadlines.
• Champion a customer-focused culture, ensuring clear and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous operational improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for efficiency and risk control.
  • Prepare proposals, define requirements, and support implementation of process and technology enhancements.
• Perform daily operational activities:
  • Manage full trade life cycle from inception to termination, including settlements.
  • Support functions such as confirmations, compression, novation, corrections, and issue resolution.
• Ensure adherence to operational risk, regulatory compliance, AML/ATF, and conduct risk frameworks.
  
  

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

• University degree in Finance, Economics, or Business.
• Prior experience in capital markets, finance, banking, or process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of capital markets operations, especially fixed income derivatives, ISDA interpretations, and complex derivative calculations.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, including escalation management and dispute resolution.
• Technical proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Duco, VBA, and related tools.

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 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 every 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. 

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

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. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible.