Title:  Director, Lead Solutions Architect & Delivery

Requisition ID: 236865

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

The Global Wealth Engineering team is responsible for the end-to-end CRM ecosystem utilizing Salesforce CRM and integrated applications for the Global Wealth Management business line.  The Director, Lead Solutions Architect & Delivery is accountable for developing and leading delivery teams who are responsible for working with cross-functional development teams and business stakeholders to define and implement business strategies, product roadmaps, service offerings and new features.

The Director contributes to the long-term profitability of the Wealth and Asset Management business lines by establishing performance goals and work practices which drive the design and development of high-quality products and solutions.

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

• Management and delivery for a portfolio of initiatives focused on Salesforce as a CRM, data integration/management and advisor solutions, ensuring that deliverables align with strategic priorities and drive Advisor efficiency.
• Lead and drive a customer focused culture to influence a client-centered design culture and to deepen relationships with business stakeholders and leverage broader bank relationships, systems, processes and knowledge.
• Work with cross-team product owners, developers, and engineers to support partner requirements and help them to make technology decisions.
• Define, lead and execute a cohesive strategy designed to limit technological debt and to effectively manage transition from legacy systems to modern technology platforms, maximizing operational efficiencies.
• Understand and keep up to date with emerging technologies, trends and innovative solutions across the industry.
• Develop strategic recommendations and target-state designs by conducting research, analyzing data, challenging existing models, and presenting actionable insights.
• Ensure delivery of negotiated product/function while following Scotiabank standards and methodologies. This includes preparing design specifications, developing programs, test strategies, peer reviews, change control, release preparation including the required documentation for operational readiness and steady state support.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Champion a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

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

• 10+ years of Software Engineer experience with Salesforce CRM, with a minimum of 1 recent project with a Financial Services Cloud environment
• 10+ years of working knowledge of Salesforce tools to execute and manage workflow processes at various stages of the SDLC cycle (e.g. Salesforce DX)
• Salesforce Certifications are required. Specifically: Platform Developer I, Platform Developer II, Integration Architect, Salesforce App Builder
• Previous Banking/Financial Services experience is critical
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills to be able to work well with technical peers and business stakeholders at different levels within the organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to collaborate and work closely with external vendors
• Ability to analyze complex situations and problems and do the necessary research using multiple sources of information to arrive at innovative solutions
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as work independently or with minimal direction
• Good time management and organizational skills to effectively manage high-scale project
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field is required
• Relevant Salesforce accreditations (Platform Developer I, Platform Developer II, Integration Architect, Salesforce App Builder)
• Financial Services Cloud certification

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.