Director, Technical System Integration Lead, Markets and Enterprise Technology

Requisition ID: 228252

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

Contributes to the overall success of Technology through effective management, ensuring business and technology requirements are delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures. This role be responsible for driving end-to-end technical system integration across Global Banking and Markets (GBM), GBT and supporting business units.

In This Role You Will

• Part of the senior management team responsible for technology supporting business initiatives
• Develop a robust understanding of supported products (such as but not limited to GTB / Cash Management, Mortgages Capital Markets) including but not limited to client/account lifecycle activities (open/maintain/close), balance & transaction reconciliations, interest/fee calculations & payments, client payment processing, statement processing, and various audit, regulatory and financial reporting deliverables
• Responsible for managing the relationship between the business and supporting Enterprise technology partners
• Work with support teams to implement new or updated application systems required to enable this business, addressing any business concerns in a timely fashion with resolution and troubleshooting as needed
• Identify, create and/or maintain operational controls to mitigate risk and drive efficiencies in processes.
• Act as oversight for related IT projects, ensuring compliance with the Enterprise Delivery Framework
• Participate in Architecture review Boards, ensuring business initiatives are supported by robust solution design which meets the Bank’s technology standards
• Synthesize findings and present clear recommendations and roadmaps ensure impactful project outcomes to senior leaders
• Act as a thought partner for senior leaders within the context of strategic technology projects and on an ongoing basis
• Maintain resource and budget planning related to technology requirements and enhancements as the business is expanded in region.
• Monitors all deliverables and commitments, timelines and due dates devising controls and checks to minimize operational and compliance risks.
• Maintains stakeholder relationships, particularly keeping leadership apprised of necessary information
• Manages interaction with control functions (e.g., 2nd line Risk and Compliance, Internal Quality Assurance, 3rd line Internal Audit), ensuring the local and enterprise teams are meeting expectations.
• Provides targeted problem-solving support to technology and business teams to simplify, accelerate and improve solutions.
• Understands 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?

• 10+ years of experience in technology, with a focus on developing applications through requirements, testing, implementation and support
• Knowledge of Transaction Banking businesses (e.g., Payments/Deposits, FX Settlement and Liquidity Management)
• Experience working with the front office and standing up a new or growing business preferred
• Advanced problem solving, financial and analysis skills to deal with complex operational issues, across functions.
• Ability to analyze complex cross-functional problems and identify opportunities for improvement within the overall context of the business and its service delivery functions.
• Comfortable working with teams across regions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional business relationships
  
  

Proficient in MS-Office productivity applications, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams

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 each 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.
• 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!
  
  

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.