Business Systems Analyst

Requisition ID: 254127

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

Our Core Banking Engineering team is looking for an enthusiastic Business Systems Analyst to innovate and collaborate on the value-driven goals in delivering customer value.

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

• Lead the requirement gathering, business definition and translation of business requirements to user story grooming that drive strategic transformation.
• Work with key stakeholders within all business functions to align technology solutions with business strategies.
• Partner with Project, Business, Engineering, and Testing teams to ensure readiness for delivery, testing, and post-implementation success.
• Support application testing and collaborating with teams to ensure application quality and correctness, meeting relevant specifications and requirements. Tasks may include test planning and execution, including Automation, Manual, Regression, Integration, Performance and/or E2E testing.
• Co-ordinate the enhancements intake process, providing clients and stakeholders smooth engagement process for initiating changes and support efforts.
• Be flexible and thrive in an evolving environment
• Adapt to change quickly and adjust work accordingly in a positive manner
• Work closely with all team members in agile lab and agile environment

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

• You have 4+ years of experience in information technology, developing and supporting applications, including 1+ year of experience in a Business/Quality Analyst (or) similar role
• Excellent communication skills — able to present topics to technical and business groups.
• Understanding of one or more computing platforms (cloud, mid-tier, mainframe), web, API and database testing technologies
• Automated testing and API REST/SOAP testing experience highly desirable
• SQL, DB2 experience desirable
• Hands-on experience with Agile practices, Jira, and Confluence.
• Experience in the Banking or Financial Services industry is a plus.
• Adaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments, balancing short-term execution with long-term vision.
• A strategic and analytical mindset — you see the big picture, connect patterns, and anticipate potential risks.
• Curiosity and courage to ask why, challenge assumptions, and explore innovative solutions.
• Proven experience in business process mapping, system analysis, and requirements documentation.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience conducting gap and impact analyses for large-scale systems or modernization programs.
• Availability to work on-site 3-4 days per week.

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.

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.