Technical Specialist Advisory

Requisition ID: 203313

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

**The Team**

Global Banking and Markets Engineering (GBME) is the fast-moving, award-winning technology engine that powers Scotiabank’s Corporate, Investment Banking, and Capital Markets businesses.

**The Role**

GBME is searching for Technical Specialist Advisory to liaison between business stakeholders and internal engineering and architect teams, ensuring solutions are developed and delivered on time, efficiently and with high quality for various projects within GBME.

**BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF INITIAL PROJECT**:
**KEY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR PROJECT**:

- Strong communication skills and project management/business analysis experience
- Systems design and trouble-shooting skills.
- Extensive experience with Electronic Trading and Canadian market structure
- Previous experience working with the front office and the ability to work efficiently in a noisy and distracting trade floor environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to bridge between technical content and business objectives
- Has the ability to work individually on a project or in a team environment
- Post-secondary degree in a technology field (Computer Science/Engineering) or relevant experience/skills set will be considered
- Some financial education (relevant courses, CSC, CFA ) or demonstrated capital markets experience would be an asset.

**As part of the role, you’ll**
- Demonstrate an informed knowledge of business functions to resolve problems and capitalize on improvement opportunities.
- Ensure business specifications/requirements documentation is accurately prepared and comprehensive to support sizing/development efforts and as input to various project documentation.
- Develop and deliver Business Requirements Documents, Design Documents, Use Cases, and Process Models as required.
- Participate in the development of detailed project plans, the monitoring of progress against planned objectives, the financial review, and securing consensus and co-operation from users and senior management.
- Work closely across GBME technology teams during all stages of the system development life cycle and bridge the gap between business and technology sides of the solution.
- Liaising between the business community and the IT organization to provide technical solutions that meet user needs.
- Build relationships and communicate effectively with colleagues in Global regions.
- Support production issues and handle escalations during Release cycles as needed.
- Perform ad hoc work as needed

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Experience working across multiple teams and functions to ensure alignment.
- 3+ years practical experience and product business knowledge in capital markets.
- Minimum 3 years’ working knowledge of databases such as SQL Server, with ability to create and run queries independently.
- Experience working with all phases of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
- Proficient with Unix Tools, shell scripting (Bash, Perl, Python, etc.), SQL queries, PL/SQL, and SQL Loader - or equivalent
- Ability to adapt quickly to new processes and standards, with a strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
- Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver working results.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- A recognized undergraduate degree or diploma in business administration, computer science or related field required.
- Excellent working experience of Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience managing projects that span change in front, middle or back-office systems and teams.
- Experience with but not limited to PL/SQL, SQL Loader, UNIX Tools, shell scripting (Bash, Perl, Python), JAVA, XML, HTML, is 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 everyone 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.
- Remote-friendly work environment will provide you with the flexibility to perform at your best.
- Upskilling through online courses, cross-f