Requisition ID: 229545
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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 – Risk Technology is searching for a Technical Business Analyst to support a Counterparty Credit Risk Application.
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.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF INITIAL PROJECT:
Modernization project: Planning to move away with legacy database and market risk process and modernize the pipeline so that upgrades can be made quickly.
KEY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR PROJECT:
- 3 to 5+ years’ experience in the capacity of a BSA
- 3 to 5+ years’ recent and relevant experience with capital markets risk and financial risk (CCR Calculation and work with complex financial instruments, etc.)
As part of the role, you’ll
- Collaborate with other teams within risk management to gather requirements and provide updates on progress
- Working alongside other BAs, developers, and project managers
- Generate business requirements and documents that align to the policies to ensure that the new technology meets the needs of the business lines as they adapt to comply with policy
- Analyzing existing processing and identifying opportunities for optimization
- Work alongside developers and technical experts to develop functions or technical requirements that will provide the reference for new technology and new software
- Design functional test cases and carry out the testing and valuation concurrently with development
- Review test results and identify corrective steps for complex issues across application boundaries
- Utilize strong written and verbal communication skills when conducting and facilitating presentations to stakeholders and management
- Exercise initiative and sound judgment in the execution of project plans and schedulesPerform ad hoc work as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- 3 to 5+ years’ experience in the capacity of a BSA
- 3 to 5+ years’ recent and relevant experience with capital markets risk and financial risk (VAR calculation and work with complex financial instruments, etc.)
- 3 to 5+ years’ experience with Python shell scripting
- Recent experience in Sybase, Postgres SQL
- Recent hands-on working experience with Unix/Linux is required
- Experience working across multiple teams and functions to ensure alignment.
- Experience working with all phases of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
- 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.
- Excellent working experience of Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
Preferred Qualifications
- 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 with JIRA and Confluence 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-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
- Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
- Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!
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Location(s): Colombia : Bogota : Bogota
Scotia GBS is a Scotiabank Group company located in Bogota, Colombia created to support different processes of the Bank and the development and execution of its global services strategy in 15 countries in the Americas. It is composed of 7 service units. We offer an inclusive, positive work environment, and competitive benefits.
At ScotiaGBS, 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. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at ScotiaGBS; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.