Technical Analyst Advisory; Capital Markets Technology

Technical Analyst Advisory (Capital Markets Technology)
Scotiabank Toronto

Requisition      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.The successful candidate will have a results-oriented and curious mindset with strong technical skills.  You will work closely with cross functional teams, including engineers, solutions architects, and business teams to develop and implement market leading solutions that are scalable and deliver excellence, and value to our business partners and customers.
* 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
* Experience working across multiple teams and functions to ensure alignment  .
* 3+ years practical experience in capital markets.
* Minimum 3 years’ working knowledge of databases such as SQL Server, with ability to create and run queries independently.
* Strong understanding of FIX protocol, market data, trading applications, and market microstructure.
* A strong knowledge of equity trading strategies, technology and market structure.
* 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**(Nice to have skills)
* An understanding of the Bank’s application system and software from a business/technical viewpoint is required to assess the impact of development and/or changes to the overall data processing environment).
* Experience in interaction with clients, vendors and exchanges to manage and maintain FIX connectivity for electronic trading as well as onboard new clients
* Experience in designing, testing and implementing business driven system changes in the FIX engine, risk management platforms and client portal hub for GBM Trading
* 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.
* Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship…