Assistant Manager, FICC Middle Office

OverviewJoin a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.Requisition ID: 247371Purpose: To contribute to the overall success of the FICC Middle Office ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. The Assistant Manager will be responsible for a broad array of operational duties including, but not limited to, trade life cycle support, trade control or administration, FOBO reconciliation and STP monitoring, client onboarding, and client services.Assistant Managers are expected to be individual performers, deliver top quality output, and support the Manager in daily activities and on any projects. Incumbents may be asked to instruct or guide junior members of the team and support the manager in performance management duties. Is this role right for you? In this role you willOperate independently, identify and resolve issues with minimal oversight. Capable of operating within tight deadlines, make quick decisions, and learn about the business/issues, without necessarily having any prior direct experience with the subject matter.Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.Champion a culture of continuous operational improvement by independently resolving highly complex, multi-faceted problems to meet business needs across FICC MO with a specific focus on creating tangible / measurable operational efficiencies. This includes opportunity identification, preparing proposals, defining business requirements and processes, developing, testing, conversion and implementation strategies, developing detailed project plans, monitoring progress against planned objectives, and securing consensus and cooperation from users and senior management.Perform daily operational activities in support of FICC MO business lines with a focus on trade life cycle management and customer service, including: limits monitoring/breach management, assist with Audit requests, and adherence to day-to-day business controls to meet obligations related to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk. Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have3 years of post-graduate experience in industry or academia in the areas of capital markets, finance and banking and/or process improvement, business analysis and solution implementation.Solid knowledge/experience in banking/capital markets operations.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to negotiate, influence and interact professionally with a diverse group of Front Office Users, QAs, Developers, and SMEs.Demonstrated knowledge of analytical problem solving and process engineering techniques (e.g., process mapping and analysis).Strong technical abilities including knowledge of basic software engineering principles and experience in SQL, VBA, Access, Excel and a sound understanding of operational processes.Result oriented, deadline driven, self-motivated. Work ArrangementWork in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours may be required depending on projects/initiatives in flight. Interested?At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That is why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture. 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. LocationLocation(s): Canada : Ontario : TorontoCompany overview and equal opportunityScotiabank 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 during the recruitment and selection process, please contact our Recruitment team. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr