Title:  Product Manager, Scotia iTRADE - Toronto, ON

Requisition ID: 214409

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

Purpose of Job
 

Scotia iTRADE is seeking an innovative, client-focused, results-oriented and highly motivated Product Manager, to join the Product Strategy team. This role offers exciting opportunities of working on modernization of client facing platforms and developing/executing business growth strategies. The incumbent should have experience leveraging market research, client insights and analytics to deliver innovative tactics and strategies and to drive market differentiation, growth & client engagement. The successful candidate must have experience with the product development process, creating compelling business case proposals, and launching innovative solutions. Strong project management skills and experience in the financial or online brokerage industry are essential.

The incumbent will work collaboratively with other Product Strategy Managers, as well as colleagues in marketing, client analytics, U/X & Design, sales and service, and technology to create, build and manage the Product roadmap. The successful candidate is expected to use influencing skills, judgment, and persuasion to secure consensus and co-operation from senior management and other stakeholders.

Major Accountabilities

1. Responsible for continuously improving client facing platforms and defining long term product roadmaps in collaboration with digital and technology partners

2. Research the industry, market trends, client surveys and product offerings to identify new product opportunities (features, functionality, tools & content) and digital strategies that enhance the client experience or support business growth objectives

3. Evaluate business opportunities by developing business cases that analyze potential impact on the business based on key performance metrics, external benchmarks, and trends

4. Work with internal partners and stakeholders, external vendors and suppliers to ensure the successful launch of the digital product and program offerings

5. Plan, organize, and manage ongoing projects to ensure successful execution within scope and deadlines.

Education / Work Experience / Designations

The preferred candidate will have:

• In-depth knowledge of the investment landscape, vendors, and competition, with a specific focus on the financial services industry.
• Understanding of new and emerging web/mobile technologies and digital trends.
• Experience with business analysis, financial modelling, along with excellent business acumen, strategic thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to persuade, negotiate and diplomatically communicate, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to translate and explain technical information to non-technical employees to all levels of management. 
• Ability to multi-task and deliver under tight deadlines, with limited resources and competing priorities.
• Excellent relationship building capabilities with partners both internal and external to the organization. 

Preferred skills/experience:

• Product Management: Experience in progressively responsible positions preferably within the financial, retail banking industry, online brokerage, or tech company.
• Digital Platforms: Experience of enhancing client facing digital platforms
• Project Execution: Proven experience serving as a lead role or subject matter expert on cross-functional digital initiatives
• Strong project management experience, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within scope.

Dimensions
 

• Operates independently on a day-to-day basis. 
• Direction is received at both the conceptual and detailed level, requiring the incumbent to conduct research to further develop parameters of an issue.

Working Conditions

This is a standard professional office space working environment.  Generally normal business hours apply; extra hours during peak periods may be required to support special business needs or special projects.

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.