Business Systems Analyst with Equities

Requisition ID: 255407 

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

The Team:

Contributes to the overall success of the GRCT - Global Regulatory & Controls Technology Department, ensuring US-specific goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the Business and US Compliance team’s business strategies and objectives.  Ensures all Technology activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

This person will work closely with the Scotia GBM Compliance team and Front Office/Trading Desk personnel in US and Canada.  We are looking for a Business Systems Analyst (Equities) who can provide dedicated Technology support in the areas of Trade Surveillance and Regulatory Reporting and will assist in responding to regulatory inquiries.

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

• Supports a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• The incumbent should have experience in the Capital Markets domain and have a good overall understanding of US market structure, along with the ability to articulate the implementation impact of proposed regulations and other market structure changes on Technology systems and processes.
• Work with data (trade, market, and reference data) comfortably and proficiently on an ad-hoc basis.  Should know SQL, JSON, FIX protocol well. Scripting knowledge, proficiency with Excel, and pivot tables is key to implementing and supporting BAU activities.
• It is preferred that the incumbent have knowledge in several key regulatory reporting in US, and preferably has worked on the technical implementation of US regulations, including: ISG Electronic Blue Sheets, FINRA CAT and CAIS (Reference Database,) Large Trader Reporting Rule (SEC Rule 13h-1), Rule 606 Best Execution Disclosure, LOPR, FINRA ACT and TRACE reporting.
• Leverage communication skills and strong project management skills, interact frequently with Business and Technology stakeholders, and chair regularly scheduled project meetings with stakeholders in US Compliance and with other Technology groups within Scotiabank.
• Engage software vendors effectively and develop strong partnerships with the vendors, to ensure consistent, steady support and add value for the Compliance and Business end users in the US. Experience with US-based vendors, including Broadridge (strongly preferred), Fidessa, and n-Tier would be advantageous.
• Oversee the implementations and Technology support of Trade Surveillance platforms, and Trade Surveillance Reports, ensuring Data Quality across all platforms.
• Provide technology support to Business lines for Compliance Technology solution(s), including ad hoc queries, user training, and designing and implementing systems enhancements.
• Ensure that management is kept informed of issues and activities and that problems and issues are escalated appropriately.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

• Champions a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment; communicating vison/values/business strategy and managing succession and development planning for the team.

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

• 5- 7 years of Technical Business Analysis experience.
• 3- 5 years of Capital Markets Applications technology experience.
• 3+ years of Equities trading or other Capital Markets instruments product knowledge and or experience required
• Experience and ability to work with and support Front Office/Trading Desk end users
• Previous experience working with software/ Application vendor partners, including Broadridge (strongly preferred), Fidessa, and n-Tier would be advantageous.
• 5+ years of experience with SQL scripting and 3+ years of Python Programming is required
• Previous hands-on experience working with Compliance and regulatory reporting is required.
• Regulatory space experience (minimum 2 projects) within Equities, and preferably have worked on the technical implementation of US regulations,

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.

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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.