Manager, Model Validation at Scotiabank

Requisition ID: 247008

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

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

• Assist the Director/Senior Manager in validating Trade Surveillance and E‑Communication Surveillance models.
• Give priority to candidates with prior validation experience in Trade Surveillance models and vendor models.
• Demonstrate strong data analysis skills with proficiency in Python and familiarity with trading products.
• Independently manage validation projects; provide subject matter expertise and design validation frameworks, including research on appropriate statistical and mathematical testing methodologies.
• Conduct research and development of new validation techniques.
• Review all documentation related to validation assignments, including work prepared under the incumbent’s supervision; ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper archiving to support independent third‑party review.
• Maintain relationships with key contacts identified for each validation request submission.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Prior experience in Trade Surveillance and E‑Communication Surveillance model validation.
• Familiarity with vendor models used in surveillance.
• Strong data analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency in Python for statistical and quantitative modeling.

What's in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative work environment that values curiosity & ownership, encourages pragmatic creativity (i.e. true innovation), and celebrates success!
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills
• A competitive rewards package that includes a base salary, a performance bonus, company matching programs on pension and profit sharing, paid vacation, personal & sick days, medical, vision and dental benefits that start from day one and much more!
• Solid understanding of trading products and market manipulation detection.

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. 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.