Title:  Senior Data Analyst

Requisition ID: 252646 

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

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and analytically strong Technology Compliance & Data Analyst to support the oversight of regulatory compliance, technology risk management, audit readiness, and financial governance across the Technology organization within Wealth Management. This role is ideal for someone who is highly proficient in Excel, comfortable manipulating large datasets, and able to transform data into meaningful insights, trends, and recommendations.

This analyst will help operationalize governance frameworks, maintain audit documentation, support OSFI-aligned compliance requirements, and provide high-quality reporting that guides decision‑making across Technology stakeholders.

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

1. Data Analysis & Reporting (Core Function)

• Build and maintain Excel-based dashboards, trackers, and reporting packages for governance, risk, audit, and financial oversight.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, gaps, control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide data-backed insights and recommendations to support technology governance and regulatory initiatives.
• Maintain version control, documentation, and data quality across all reporting and analytical tools.

2. Technology Governance Support

• Assist in maintaining governance frameworks, processes, and reporting mechanisms.
• Support alignment activities related to policies, standards, and decision‑making structures.
• Track and report governance metrics, including issue self‑identification trends.

3. Regulatory Compliance Support

• Support regulatory change management activities, including OSFI guidance reviews and impact assessments.
• Prepare documentation and evidence for regulatory examinations.
• Maintain compliance trackers and ensure timely updates to key stakeholders.

4. Audit Management Support

• Coordinate documentation collection, evidence uploads, and status tracking for internal and external audits (including subsidiaries such as MD and JFL).
• Maintain audit readiness files and assist with audit remediation tracking.
• Help prepare audit summary reports and stakeholder briefing materials.

5. Risk Management Support

• Help perform technology risk assessments and testing activities.
• Track KRIs/KCIs, issue/incident management, and control gaps.
• Prepare risk summaries, heat maps, and related reporting packages.

6. Stakeholder Communication

• Draft clear, concise presentations and reports for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support cross‑functional meetings with Risk (1B), and Technology owners.

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

• 3+ years of experience in an analytical role (IT governance, risk management, audit, compliance, or related field).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, dashboards, complex formulas, data cleansing, modeling).
• Solid experience with PowerPoint for report creation and storytelling.
• Familiarity with technology governance, audit, or risk concepts (e.g., control frameworks, regulatory expectations, cybersecurity basics).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and present insights clearly.
• Experience with tools such as SharePoint and Power BI (nice to have)
• Knowledge of OSFI Guideline alignment (e.g., B‑13) is an asset but not required.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel (must‑have)
• Data analysis & visualization
• PowerPoint presentation development
• Basic understanding of risk, controls, audit, and compliance
• Experience with reporting automation or BI tools (Power BI preferred) is an asset but not required.

Professional & Soft Skills

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Strong problem-solving mindset
• Clear communicator
• Highly organized and process-focused
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams
• Proactive and eager to learn governance and risk management disciplines

What This Role Offers

• Exposure to enterprise-level technology governance and regulatory frameworks
• Hands-on learning across audit, cybersecurity, risk management, and IT governance
• Opportunity to influence governance maturity and improve organizational transparency

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.