Global Equity Derivatives- Associate Director, Toronto

Requisition ID: 269410 

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

Global Banking and Markets  

Global Banking and Markets (GBM) conducts the Bank’s wholesale banking and capital markets business with corporate, government and institutional investor clients. GBM is a full-service wholesale bank and investment dealer in Canada and Mexico and offers a range of products and services in the U.S., Latin America and in select markets in Europe and Asia-Pacific. 

More specifically, GBM provides clients with: corporate lending; transaction banking (including payments, trade finance and cash management); investment banking (including corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions); fixed income and equity underwriting, sales, trading and research; prime services (prime brokerage and stock lending); foreign exchange sales and trading; commodity derivatives; and collateral management. 



Overview/Purpose: 
Global Equity Derivatives (GED) includes Investor Solutions offering Structured Notes and Equity Derivatives Trading (Options, Swaps and Index Finance). The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting GED globally, in particular, leveraging their legal and regulatory experience to support the development, drafting, structuring and execution of structured notes transactions as well as the day-to-day operations of Investor Solutions Canada, ensuring that specific transactions, goals, plans and initiatives are executed and delivered in support of GED’s business strategies and objectives. The candidate will also be involved in implementing new initiatives in GED, including adapting the business to legal and regulatory changes and managing legal and regulatory risks impacting GED, particularly in connection with the structured notes business. Given the nature of the role, the successful candidate will work with and build relationships within Global Banking and Markets and in other areas of the Bank through various projects, such as Legal, Compliance, Tax and Group Treasury.

GED operates in a fast-paced and demanding environment. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong attention to detail, the ability to work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, demonstrate initiative and have excellent organizational skills. The successful candidate will be an exceptional team-player and communicator, with a strong work ethic and relevant experience to the role. The candidate should be able to work collaboratively and independently with the capacity to synthesize information and instructions effectively to action items quickly. The candidate will be based in Toronto and will report to the Managing Director & Head, Structuring and Business Development, Global Equity Derivatives.


What You’ll Do: 
•    Conduct detailed reviews of equity linked and fixed income, currencies and commodity structured note issuances, guaranteed investment certificates and certain derivatives documentation 
•    Assist in the assessment and implementation of new initiatives within GED, including developing and drafting documentation for new structured note and derivative products, market entry into new regions and operational improvements (e.g. streamlining GED’s operating model and automation)
•    Collaborate with other members of GED, other bank stakeholders, and internal and external legal and tax counsel in connection with both transactional and non-transactional matters
•    Keep abreast of legal and regulatory changes in the markets in which GED operates
•    Participate as a stakeholder in regulatory projects, identify key impacts to GED and coordinate communication and participation for relevant GED team members
•    Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions

Position Highlights:
•    Fast learner, strong analytical skills and critical thinking capabilities to frame and structure complex issues effectively and develop insights and recommendations
•    Superior attention to detail and comfort reviewing, drafting and synthesizing complex documentation
•    Knowledge of capital markets products, securities law and the Bank’s processes and policies is an asset
•    Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
•    Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
•    Drive and motivation to work in a target-driven and high-performance culture and contribute to an inclusive workplace
•    Demonstrates resourcefulness and initiative in an evolving and sometimes unstructured workplace


What You’ll Bring:
•    3+ years of professional experience in law, financial services and/or accounting
•    Juris Doctor or university degree in business, finance, accounting or a related discipline
•    Proven proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to manipulate large data sets
•    Competency in a programming language such as VBA or Python considered an asset 
•    Aptitude in learning how to use software including Contract Express for document automation and internal trading and booking systems

Work Arrangement: 
This position is an onsite role, with the expectation that you will work 5 days a week in the office. Please note that this is subject to change based on the needs of the business.  


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Interested?  
At Scotiabank, you’ll be joining an organization that values inclusion, accountability, innovative thinking and collaboration, a culture where people feel safe to learn, grow, and contribute while delivering exceptional results for our clients. We believe in winning together, as one team, strengthening the collaborative spirit that defines GBM’s client partnerships. We value transparency, shared goals, and purposeful work.   



What's in it for you? 
Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs. 

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.  

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