Title:  ScotiaMcLeod Senior Business Analyst - Toronto

Requisition ID: 254631

ScotiaMcLeod, a cornerstone of Scotia Wealth Management®, is a full-service wealth management firm with a proud history dating back to 1921. Known for service excellence, trusted advice, and a collaborative culture, we’re committed to helping clients grow and protect their wealth by understanding their complete financial picture—life, family, business, and future. 

Our signature Enriched Thinking® approach brings together investment, wealth planning, and advisory specialists to deliver truly personalized solutions. You’ll be supported by an innovative, team-based environment that values integrity, client focus, and continuous growth.

At ScotiaMcLeod, you’re not just building a career—you’re joining a firm where ideas spark, collaboration thrives, and you’re empowered to reach your full potential while making a real impact in your clients' lives.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION:
 
The Senior Business Analyst contributes to the overall success of the National Sales Management team ensuring specific individual goals, plans and initiatives are executed and delivered in support of the business’ strategies and objectives. 
They are responsible for effectively and efficiently managing several policies and procedures regarding core ScotiaMcLeod programs related to compensation and performance reporting.
 
IS THIS ROLE RIGHT FOR YOU:
In this role you will: 

• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Manage multiple processes and programs and provide day-to-day operational support by:
  • Developing a strong knowledge of ScotiaMcLeod Advisor Compensation, payment structures and client grouping methodology to provide accurate reporting and resolution to enquiries.
  • Liaise with all levels of Sales Management to drive resolution to business issues in a manner that is aligned to strategy and supports the needs of the field and business.
• Assume end-to-end ownership of projects:
  • Conduct interviews, define scope, research, analyze and document stakeholder needs. 
  • Develop proposals, assist with the design of new programs and deliver quality solutions.
  • Monitor project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, providing progress reports and recommending actions.
• Identify opportunities for improvement by studying current practices as it relates to Sales Management and ScotiaMcLeod Advisor teams:
  • Assist with the design and development of solutions to meet ongoing business needs.
  • Ensure all interdependencies and impacts to steady-state systems and operational processes are identified and addressed.
  • Prepare technical reports and facilitate the creation of new reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends as relevant.
  • Ability to understand and identify financial data/gaps, recommending controls and writing improved procedures.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture is considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

 
DO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS

We would love to work with you if you have:

• A good knowledge of wealth management concepts and financial instruments.
• Business Degree & Canadian Securities Course (CSC) preferred.
• Knowledge of back-office processes; brokerage operational processes and end to end workflows an asset.
• Knowledge of Broadridge, AS400, MS Access/VBA, SQL, Visual Studio, .NET Framework preferred.
• Must be a proactive, organized, self-starting, results-oriented and highly motivated individual
• Demonstrates strong problem solving and analytical skills and great attention to detail.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills to effectively work with stakeholders, partners and senior management.

 
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
 

• At ScotiaMcLeod we help employees build their futures – where they can be themselves, and win together. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion and a performance-oriented culture that includes coaching, learning, and development – there are endless possibilities. At ScotiaMcLeod– you can make an impact. You help make the futures of our 25 million customers happen. You can find your future here.
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers. 
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our clients.
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity and celebrates success. 
• Learning and Development – free access to Scotia Academy to upskill and develop your skills.

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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.