Application Specialist, Capital Markets Risk Technology

Requisition ID: 204192

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

The Team

Scotiabank's Information Technology and Solutions provides global technology solutions support to each of our core businesses - Domestic Banking, International Banking, Global Banking & Markets and Global Wealth & Insurance. Our technology-based solutions enable Scotiabank to achieve sustained profitable growth and a competitive advantage.

The Market Risk team under Global Wholesale & Risk Technology is responsible for supporting and delivering system solutions for Global Risk Management.

We are made up of high performing, energetic, results-oriented and collaborative individuals who thrive in our dynamic and agile environment to deliver the best solutions to meet the needs of our customers.

We are looking for a Business solution expert to join our team to help move forward our strategy and vision.

Is this role right for you?

• Help drive strategy to transform current market risk management platforms using new technologies and tools available that best support the business need.
• Responsible for the analysis, design, and the successful implementation of effective and quality solutions that resolve highly complex business problems and support business needs.
• Work with diverse set of technologies to implement new systems, or enhancements of existing implementations, and ensure sound integration with surrounding components from end-to-end operational perspective.
• Write well designed testing suites for end-to-end testing of business flows.
• Incorporate modern technologies and practices to reduce operational cost and improve security, availability, reliability of overall business systems.
• Effectively monitor performance and provide counsel and coaching. This includes assisting in recruiting new talent, building a high-performing team, and fostering an inclusive work environment
• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen business user and stakeholder relationships
• Perform hands-on analysis and problem-solving as needed
• The role requires interaction with business and technology leadership, consequently effective communications commensurate with the audience and the ability to promote an idea and gain consensus is critical

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

• 10+ years of relevant software development and IT industry work experience
• Disciplined in development methodology and familiar with software development technologies and concepts. Practical experience with systems design and specification for large scale applications.
• Strong programming skills in Python and Java, and experience with a wide spectrum of technologies including Airflow, Docker, Cloud development/deployment (Azure/Google)
• Practical expertise using agile delivery with deep understating of core agile concepts, and continuous delivery and deployment methodologies
• Knowledge of RiskWatch a plus
• Knowledge and experience in Capital Markets and Risk Management would be an asset

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 such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

Work conditions: Hybrid

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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.