Assistant Manager - Middle Office, Trade Support (GWO)

Requisition ID: 267402
Employee Referral Program – Potential Reward: $1,000.00  

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The Role

Join a high-performing Middle Office team that plays a critical role in supporting Global Banking & Markets operations. As an Assistant Manager, you will contribute to the efficient execution of trade lifecycle activities, trade control functions, and client service deliverables while helping ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

This role is ideal for a professional with capital markets operations experience who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, driving process improvements, and supporting critical business initiatives. You will work independently on day-to-day operational responsibilities while also contributing to projects that enhance efficiency, controls, and service delivery across the Middle Office function.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

Trade Lifecycle Management & Operations

• Execute daily operational activities supporting Global Banking & Markets business lines, with a focus on:
• Trade lifecycle management
• Trade control activities
• Client service support
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions and operational deliverables.
• Investigate, resolve, and escalate operational issues as required while maintaining service level expectations.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and strict deadlines.

Process Improvement & Change Initiatives

• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, controls, and efficiencies across the Middle Office.
• Lead and support initiatives focused on streamlining workflows, reducing operational risk, and enhancing service delivery.
• Develop business requirements, process documentation, testing plans, and implementation strategies for operational enhancements.
• Monitor project progress, track deliverables, and support successful implementation of approved solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders across Front Office, Technology, Operations, and other business areas to drive change initiatives.

Risk, Controls & Compliance

• Maintain a strong control environment by adhering to applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and operational procedures.
• Support compliance with operational risk, regulatory compliance, AML/ATF, and conduct risk frameworks.
• Identify control gaps and recommend solutions to mitigate operational risk.
• Contribute to ongoing process reviews and control enhancements to support business objectives.

Team Support

• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to junior team members when required.
• Support the Manager with operational initiatives, projects, and team-related activities.
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? – We’d love to work with you if you have:

• Post-secondary degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Prior experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Capital markets
  • Banking operations
  • Financial services
  • Business analysis
  • Process improvement and solution implementation
• Experience supporting capital markets or banking operational processes.
• Knowledge of trade lifecycle management and trade control functions.
• Experience with process mapping, process analysis, and operational improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced functionality.
• Experience using one or more of the following technologies:
  • SQL
  • VBA
  • Microsoft Access
• Understanding of operational workflows, controls, and risk management practices within a financial services environment.

What’s in it for you?

• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.
• A competitive rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and comprehensive benefits that start on your first day. 
• 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 employees 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 every 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. 

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.