Business Analyst

Requisition ID: 208275

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

We are actively seeking a Business Analyst to join our high-performing Core Banking Services Technology team. As a pivotal member of our growing team, you will play a crucial role in our agile technology delivery, contributing to the dynamic evolution of our systems. Responsibilities encompass a wide array of tasks, including but not limited to defining stories/MVPs, managing business process changes, conducting impact analyses, leading application development, formulating robust test strategies, and providing post-production support. Successful Candidate will be given opportunity to become subject matter expert in core banking operations and be part of an exciting journey to modernize a major financial institution. Work within an environment that cultivate leadership skills for career advancements.

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

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.

• Conduct thorough impact analyses, assessing the effects of proposed changes on various facets of business operations and technological infrastructure.

• Translate requirements of functionality into user stories & actively participate in product backlog prioritization.

• Identify opportunities for processes and system improvement.

• Working within an Agile environment, collaborate with developers and business stakeholders on system changes, upgrades and new implementations as needed.

• Leading integrated and user acceptance testing to ensure that the system meets the outlined requirements.

• Contribute to delivering projects on target, scope and quality.

• Transfer knowledge to peers and foster a culture of learning in becoming subject matter experts within your domain.

• Communicate effectively across diverse audiences, departments and levels acting as a SME in the assigned line of business.

• Actively participate in retrospective sessions to continuously improve processes and practices.

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

• Background in financial systems and/or operations preferred.

• Experience working in high impact & mission critical systems, and track record of successful implementations involving major business changes.

• Nice to have experience working with micro service application architecture.

• Experienced working in cross functional delivery practicing agile deliveries.

• Analytical, detail oriented, highly organized.

• Very strong communication skills (written & verbal) required.

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!

Working location condition: 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.