Analyst, Competitive Intelligence and Product

Requisition ID: 208940 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. **Purpose** **Is this role right for you? In this role, you will**: Product Analytics (70% of role): - Analysis includes product comparisons, portfolio construction scenarios, income simulations, as well as more complex customized requests. - Contribute to the development of ad-hoc product positioning reports in response to major industry developments and participate in cross-functional asset-gathering strategic initiatives. - Provide technical support and training for the Morningstar Report Portal online tool. - Lead conversations between internal stakeholders in communications with third-party data service providers. Competitive Intelligence (30% of role): - Assist in gathering and consolidating competitive industry information and help generate competitive intelligence reports for a wide array of audiences - Clearly and concisely communicating the “so what” from various pieces of analysis to diverse stakeholder groups. Set a high benchmark for timeliness, quality and accuracy. - Analyze large and disparate internal and external datasets, leveraging strong technical skills and business intelligence tools to prepare data for use by senior members of the team and related departments - Proactively identify areas for automation and continuously review, challenge and propose solutions to streamline incumbent processess to increase efficiencies and team capacity. - Be at the leading edge on industry developments and the competitive landscape through timely review of internal and external press releases and other media Enterprise-wide: - Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct. - Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions. **Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We’d love to work with you if you have**: - University degree in Business or a related discipline. Progression towards CFA designation would be an asset. - Demonstrated track record of resourcefulness, flexibility, strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail. - Solid understanding of the investment industry with a minimum 2 years of related experience, preferably in analytical roles. - High proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint) - A keen interest in the asset management industry with demonstrated interest in competitive trends, product strategy and financial markets. You are highly curious and have a desire to continuously deepen industry knowledge and business impact. - Technically savvy, with a solid foundation in data analytics, experience using various data and research platforms such as Morningstar Direct is highly preferred - You embrace technology to improve the quality, quantity and reliability of reporting, insights and recommendations to empower business decisions. - Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large datasets and summarize key insights and recommendations from the data - Effective oral and written communication skills - Self-motivated, with a high degree of accountability. You thrive in a team environment and take a proactive approach to tackle any challenges or difficulties. Can-do attitude is a must. 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.