Business Systems Analyst

Requisition ID: 215905

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

Funding Technology – Business Analyst

The Funding Technology team supports Scotiabank’s Group Treasury business by providing functional and technical expertise in money market products and related internal and third-party applications. The business analyst team acts as a liaison between business stakeholders and internal development groups, gathers robust requirements for enhancement/modification requests, recommends effective solutions for business and technology objectives, and conducts thorough testing of technology solutions. As subject matter experts, the team also serves as an escalation point for production issues and assists other internal upstream/downstream technology groups.

Key accountabilities:

1. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including business end users and upstream/downstream technology groups to gather comprehensive information related to problems, projects, and requests.
2. Work closely with internal development resources as well as third-party vendor contacts to design and test creative and efficient solutions.
3. Actively participate in or lead team stand-ups and scrums to ensure broad awareness of in-flight initiatives and coordinate work efforts.
4. Manage functional and technical requests as well as bug investigations and discretionary work efforts using a variety of tools including JIRA, Confluence, and ServiceNow.
5. Actively participate in improving team processes and workflows, with an emphasis on knowledge retention and intra/inter-team cooperation.
6. Periodically act as the team’s release coordinator to ensure Change Management processes and requirements are met in a timely manner.
7. Participate in on-call rotation in support of off-shore team members and business stakeholders.
8. 3+ years of experience in capital markets business analysis or support role, specifically in Group Treasury or funding businesses.
9. Practical technology project experience, as either a business analyst or a project manager.
10. Effective written and verbal communication skills to bridge between technical content and business objectives.
11. Strong working knowledge of industry trends and regulations.
12. Strong functional knowledge of money market instruments and related technologies.
13. Strong understanding of trade lifecycle.
14. Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a broader technology group.

Education:

1. Post-secondary degree in a related field (technical or business).

What's in it for you?

1. 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.
2. Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences everyone brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
3. Remote-friendly work environment will provide you with the flexibility to perform at your best.
4. Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
5. Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits will start on day one.
6. Community Engagement - we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Acton

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 during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. 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.