Senior Manager, Data Analytics Solution & Activation

Requisition ID: 212581

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

There has never been a better time to join Scotiabank. The Senior manager, Data analytics solution & activation role in the Digital Data & Analytics team at Scotiabank is designed for individuals with a curiosity for deriving insights out of data and applying them to address business opportunities.

In this role you will:

• Lead product vision and roadmap for data analytics solutions/products in digital channels.

• Share knowledge and expertise with team members, providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

• Manage shifting priorities, limited resources, and dependencies; change direction quickly when necessary.

• Engage with stakeholders across the organization to gather requirements, provide updates, and align on priorities.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, building strong relationships and understanding their business objectives.

• Present results to business line stakeholders and help implement real data-driven changes.

• Prepare detailed documentation to outline data sources, pipelines, and algorithms used for solutions.

• Work with data scientists and digital analytics teams to integrate advanced analytics into data products/platforms for activation.

• Work with the data engineering team to ensure the ingestion of massive volumes of structured and unstructured data on the cloud with proper governance.

• Work with data engineering, governance, and platform teams to establish scalable and flexible data architecture and models to deliver high-quality data solution products.

• Lead or support the development & deployment of streaming/batch data pipelines and data science solutions in cloud production environments.

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

• Minimum of 5 years in data analytics, engineering, or product management fields, with at least 1 year in a people management role.
• 3+ years leading/building advanced analytics solution or data products with large volumes of data, preferably on the cloud.
• Cloud Ecosystem: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP).
• NoSQL Databases: Experience with databases (e.g. MongoDB)
• Streaming Data Platforms: Experience with Kafka and Spark.
• Data Visualization: Familiarity with tools like Power BI.
• UNIX Tools & Scripting: Hands-on experience with UNIX tools, shell scripting, and SQL for querying relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, DB2, MySQL).
• Programming: Skills in Python (Java preferred but not required).
• Git Workflows: Experience with pull requests, code reviews, and branching.
• Streaming & Event-Driven Architecture: Deep understanding required.
• Implementing marketing/customer data management platforms (e.g., Adobe Experience Platform).
• Principles and tools for data modeling, governance, quality, and privacy.
• Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• People Management: Experience in developing teams and cultivating talent, including managing teams with varying experience levels. Demonstrates high initiative and ownership.
• Agile Environments: Proven history of working in agile environments, with successful estimation and delivery of complex solutions. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver timely results.
• University degree in a relevant STEM discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, Mathematics).

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!

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.