Title:  Business System Analyst

Requisition ID: 239698

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

The Technical Business Analyst Advisory participates in the definition of requirements, development, testing, implementation and sucessful introduction of all business line and operational projects, and initiatives related to Wealth Management applications. In addition, they provide leadership in feasiblity studies, department strategies and requirements definition to meet the needs of the client.

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

• Application Analysis and Design; Responsible to participate in requirement analysis, design and deployment of sustainable applications leveraging best practices
• Technical Implementation: Liaise with Project Teams and the client regarding the strategy and directions on specific applications and the implementation of projects and enhancements.
• Application Support: On a project and enhancement basis, perform reviews in order to ensure that the applications deployed will fulfill the business requirements and assist in ongoing support.
• Client Communications: Act as a key contact to the client communities in all aspects of support and project work.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Liaise with vendors in the management of third party software integration.

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 degree, with a technology, computer science, or business focus, or equivalent education and experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in contributing to the delivery of effective technological solutions and applications to meet Wealth Management business needs and priorities, participating in the on-time delivery of projects by:

• • validating all departments involved in a project with the Dev Lead or Project Manager;
  • validating the project scope and charter with the Dev Lead or Project Manager
  • validating the high-level roles and responsibilities associated with a project          
• Work with the Business Clients to interpret and negotiate business requirements for system development projects.  Validate the requirement content with the Dev group to ensure it is sufficient to proceed to Functional Specification phase and facilitate requirement signoff.
• Build Functional Specification Documentation (EDD) and all other required documentation e.g. workflow design, storyboards, activity diagrams / matrices, data mapping and data validation and work with the Dev Lead / Project Manager to finalize the documentation.
• Assist the Dev Lead / Project Manager in providing high level estimates, time lines and schedules for projects.  Assist the Dev Lead with estimates for Tech BA resource time on projects.

• Ability to develop positive and collaborative relationships with business partners and effectively communicate with both business and technology data stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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 - We offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons.

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.