Technical Business Analyst Specialist

Requisition ID: 178762

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

Purpose Of Job

The Technical Business Analyst Specialist will lead and be responsible for the effective analysis, design, development, implementation of trade reporting in order for Scotiabank's compliance with OTC Derivatives Reforms such as Dodd Frank / CFTC, EMIR and similar rules in Canada, and Asia.

The candidate will need to interact with various stakeholders including Business Analysts from other systems, business stakeholders, developers, vendors, infrastructure and Compliance. The incumbent will influence the technological solution in relationship to architecture, design and development and leverage common components and enterprise technologies as part of delivering the solution.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Follow the Software Development Life Cycle methodology and prepare test plan and test cases for IST testing
• Manage business testing through the quality assurance team for key projects.
• Identify user requirements by working with a number of key individuals from the business and IT, producing high-level business requirements and liaising with development to take these through to a detailed functional specification.
• Build relationships and communicate effectively with colleagues in all regions.
• Contribute to projects being on schedule and meeting regulatory reporting requirements.
• Strong technical knowledge on systems and infrastructure in order to lead the design of reporting initiatives.

Skills, Experiences And Functional Competencies

• Ability to adapt quickly to new processes and standards, with a strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Understanding of regulations and implementation of regulations
• Have knowledge of OTC derivatives products and related regulations
• Experience working across multiple teams and functions to ensure alignment
• Understanding Operational policy, procedures and control implications as a result of the regulation
• Experience of managing projects that span change in multiple front-office systems and teams
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver working results.
• Background in client on-boarding processes/procedures preferable
• The incumbent must possess very good interpersonal and strong communication skills in order to effectively lead and work with end users and members of the team. The incumbent is expected to use diplomacy, judgement and persuasion to secure agreement and cooperation from departments involved in a project.
• The incumbent must be a creative problem solver, self-starting, results-oriented and highly motivated individual with very good analytical skills in order to apply this knowledge to assist in the resolution of complex business problems and work in an Agile Environment.

Education And Other Requirements

• Working knowledge of Python
• Working knowledge of Agile Project Management, Risk Management and Change Management skills
• A recognized under-graduate degree in business, mathematics, computer science or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of FpmL/XML, SQL, JIRA, Confluence is an asset
• An understanding of the Bank’s application system and software from a business/technical viewpoint is required in order to assess the impact of development and/or changes to the overall data processing environment.

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.