Title:  Senior Business Analyst

Requisition ID: 256115 

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

The Team

Senior Business Analyst will need to provide responsive operational and business analysis support to Equity Research Business line and their systems. 

The Role

The incumbent is responsible for assisting in conducting analysis leading to the definition of requirements, design, testing, project coordination and implementation processes.  The successful candidate will also assist in the resolution of complex business problems for Equity Research Business unit, and other business lines being serviced.  The incumbent will be responsible for participating in projects for new systems or enhancements and working closely with development/infrastructure personnel.  The candidate will work with other technology groups and vendors, assist in providing ongoing support for all users in the business lines supported.

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

• Provide responsive operational support (including 24/7 on call on rotation basis) which includes troubleshooting existing and new functionality.
• Contact the appropriate vendor and/or misc. infrastructure teams for assistance in determining corrective action to be taken as well as participate and manage the activities of the vendor/internal support teams to ensure satisfactory results have been achieved.
• Assist in resolving complex, multi-faceted problems to meet the system needs of the Equity Research Desk and their internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with business partners, including senior management, to define business objectives, process, and requirements. 
• Participate in all phases of the IT System Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Act as a liaison between developers/other technology teams and business team members.
• Provide timely project status updates to the Project Manager/Senior Management. identifying/reporting project risks as early as possible and proactively mitigating project risks as identified.
• Be able to manage/run Scrum meetings, sprint planning and related Processes.
• Assist Senior management/Business Partners in Vendor Relationship Management including but not limited to participation in vendor selection process on new initiatives, help ongoing cost control, reducing vendor-related risks and ensuring service delivery.

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

• 2+ yrs experience in Financial Industry, more specifically in Capital Markets Environment.
• Experience working on complex IT projects for enterprise environments. Experience with application-based projects (understanding of data processing and workflows) is essential. Working on projects as a BA or PM in technology.
• Working knowledge of Agile practices and frameworks - Scrum and Kanban.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills with the ability to work under pressure while keeping  up-to-date with new technology solutions in Financial Industry.
• Equity Research Knowledge will be considered an Asset.
• Experience in Capital Markets Technology and or High paced environments.
• Hands on experience working/supporting SQL/Infrastructure/Networks/Security.
• Prior experience with Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow.

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.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

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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.