Business Analyst

Requisition ID: 257583

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

The Global Wealth Management team is hiring a Business Analyst.

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

• Works with key stakeholders within all business functions to align technology solutions with business strategies
• Provides support for one or more highly complex applications
• Analyzes tickets and inquiries from business units and undertakes the required steps for resolution
• May work on small enhancements and bug fixes
• Serves as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization, in order to provide technical solutions to meet user needs

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+ years of practical business analysis experience within a financial services firm, working on medium to large-scale projects
• Strong Communication: Ability to convey information in written (business requirements) and verbal form and collaborate with multiple teams.
• Basic Understanding of Wealth Business and Data: Knowledge of how the Asset Management and Wealth Management business operates and key concepts, such as:
• Master Data Management (Security, Client, Position, Transaction, etc.)
• Investment Performance & Benchmarking
• Portfolio Management (Asset Allocation, Risk Management, Rebalancing, etc.)
• Trading Lifecycle (Order Management, Execution, Settlements, etc.)
• Investment Operations (Reconciliation, Trade Support, Account Servicing, etc.)
• Data Analysis: Ability to understand data models and structures, query databases (SQL), analyze, map, and summarize large data sets
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to perform systems and business root-cause analysis
• Flexibility and Accountability: Ability to prioritize and work across multiple initiatives as a team member to deliver on assigned tasks on-time and with quality.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Technology, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field is preferred
• Experience with Reporting applications an asset
• Knowledge of Performance and/ or Fee related domains an asset

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.