Title:  Technical Business Analyst- Core Banking Technology

Requisition ID: 259921 

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

Scotiabank continues to be an industry leader for Payments technology and innovation. We have a history of safely leveraging new tools to enable new experiences for our customers, focusing on ensuring we protect their interests and goals. The result of this leads to modernization programs which aim to offer enriched information and transparencies to support the rapidly evolving payments community.

The Purpose

We are looking for an enthusiastic Technical Business Analyst to innovate and collaborate on the value-driven goals in delivering customer value.

You will engage in a fast-paced and challenging environment, with opportunities to build new relationships and learn how you can make an impact with the Enterprise Core Banking Technology team as part of the US Cash Management Program.

You will be exposed to a wide range of businesses both internally and externally, then leveraging Scotiabank’s strong technology base, build and develop on strategic, forward-looking infrastructure.”

The Role

Contributes to the overall success of Core Banking Engineering globally ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives.

Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

The Business System Analyst will work closely with our Product Owners, Business Owners and Operation partners, Developers, Vendors and various stakeholders within the Bank to ensure we deliver successful projects which align with the overall business strategies and roadmaps ensuring the highest quality experience for the customer.

Our team is a mix of business quality analysts, developers, architects and workstream leads who provide value by delivering projects that meet the needs of our Business line. We develop Roadmaps, ensure end-to-end project delivery, write technical stories, develop code, perform extensive testing, manage stakeholders and connect related teams.

This is an opportunity to learn, lead, and influence change in an environment that values curiosity, critical thinking, and problem solving.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform rigorous testing including Automation, Manual, Regression, Integration, Performance and/or E2E testing
• Lead the requirement gathering, business definition and translation of business requirements to user story grooming that drive strategic transformation.
• Works with key stakeholders within all business functions to align technology solutions with business strategies
• Challenge assumptions and bring forward creative ideas to simplify, automate, and improve processes.
• Perform gap analysis across systems and payment standards to identify opportunities for modernization.
• Partner with Product, Business and Engineering to ensure readiness for delivery, testing, and post-implementation success.
• Demonstrates an informed knowledge of business functions to conduct risk mitigations and minimize dependencies
• Champion continuous improvement by challenging current processes (or) execution methods and deliver better outcomes for customers.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong expertise in business process mapping, requirements gathering & documenting and system analysis
• Core analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders, translating complex information into clear insights
• Ability to conduct gap analysis on different payment standards
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the bank
• Ability to quickly adapt and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to proactively identify project risks and contribute to overall project health and success
• Proficiency in using Jira / Confluence/ MS Office
• Payments Domain Knowledge is a must: MT format, MX ( ISO20022), CBPR+
• FED Payments Domain Knowledge is an asset.
• Experience working in Agile project methodology
• Experience in Banking/Financial industry is a nice-to-have

What's in it for you?

• You’ll join a team focused on building cloud platforms as products, enabling delivery teams across the enterprise rather than acting as a centralized gatekeeper or operating within a narrow delivery focus. This role offers exposure to a wide range of technologies, problem domains, and stakeholders.

• 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.

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.