Title:  Technical Business Lead Analyst

Requisition ID: 250281 

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

Client Delivery within Global Wealth Management Technology is looking for a Technical Business Lead Analyst who is responsible for the requirements and documentation of user stories. This team is engaged in modernization some of the strategic applications in GWMT.  This role will be responsible for delivering a modern suite of apps for one of the wealth business lines, replacing a legacy system with a modern user interface, workflows and APIs integrating with multiple internal and external applications. Applications interfacing are a mix of inhouse and third-party applications.  If you are excited to work on a business-critical application suite that demands high quality ground-up development work in planning, designing, building and rolling out new application, this is the place for you. If you are passionate about building new systems in a loosely coupled architecture embodying the best practices of software engineering and aligning to the Bank’s enterprise technology standards, to launch an application suite with the speed, quality and assure production stability, this is the place for you.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Development, the Technical Business Lead Analyst will be responsible for supporting key activities for Client Delivery initiatives. You will be working closely with product owner, Solution Architect, Developers and other SMEs. You will be contributing to the development of world-class digital products and experiences for Scotiabank and it’s customers. By joining our team, you will make an impact on our customers and the banking industry. 

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

• Assist team in resolving highly complex, multi-faceted problems to meet the needs of Projects and Compliance, by applying their financial and technological knowledge to the design of methodologies, models, and/or systems solutions.
• Conducting research and analysis, accurately and clearly defining user requirements and processes, and liaising with the users.
• Working closely with product owner on business side to iron out user stories and maintain a healthy backlog for prioritization
• Participate in the systems implementation process by developing test cases, performing testing, defining user procedures and workflows, developing conversion and implementation strategies, verifying conversion, providing user documentation, providing user training, and providing post-implementation support.
• Provide business support to Operations and Compliance group, including ad hoc queries, user training, and assisting with the design and implementation of systems enhancements. 
• Actively communicate with management, and update on cases and/or issues that escalated appropriately.
• Continually acquire and enhance knowledge of the business strategies and policies, risk management practices and methodologies, product offerings, financial markets, financial instruments, regulatory requirements, and rapidly changing technology to be able to provide effective business solutions and services to the end user groups.

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

• Experience of handling requirement of application using APIs, Batch process and Reporting servers.
• Seeking someone creative, self starting, results-oriented, and highly motivated individual with very good analytical skills to apply this knowledge to assist in the resolution of complex business problems.
• Posses very good interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with end users and members of a project team.  The incumbent is expected to use diplomacy, judgement, and persuasion to secure agreement and co-operation from departments involved in a project.
• Well-versed with current IT practices, systems development techniques, including requirements specification and testing methodologies, real-time analytical and formal modelling tools, and keep current with rapidly changing technology to effectively apply technology to the solution of a business problem.  This knowledge should be also applied to assist the Director or Sr. Manager in establishing future technological directions for the area.
• A recognized under-graduate degree in business, mathematics, computer science or a related discipline.

• Viewpoint is required to assess the impact of development and/or changes to the overall data processing environment. 
• Prior experience in wealth and or Lending products.
• Well versed with various financial product offerings in Canadian lending market.
• Customer first mindset while providing technology solutions to business problems.
• Working knowledge of Agile development skills
• Advanced Excel skills 
• Solid knowledge of SQL, NOSQL JIRA, Confluence

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.