Technical Business Analyst
Scotiabank
Requisition ID: 246807
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Technical Business System Analyst to innovate and collaborate on the value-driven goals in delivering customer value. You will engage in a fast-paced and challenging environment, with opportunities to build new relationships and learn how you can make an impact with the Enterprise Core Banking Technology team as part of the US Cash Management Program. You will be exposed to a wide range of businesses both internally and externally, then leveraging Scotiabank’s strong technology base, build and develop on strategic, forward-looking infrastructure.”
The Team
Contributes to the overall success of Core Banking Engineering globally ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures. The Technical Business System Analyst will work closely with our Business Partners, Developers, Vendors and various partners within the Bank to ensure we deliver successful projects which align with the overall business strategies and roadmaps ensuring the highest quality experience for the customer.
The group is a mix of business quality analysts, developers, and technical leads who provide value by delivering projects that meet the needs of our Business line. We develop Roadmaps, ensure end-to-end project delivery, write technical stories, develop code, manage stakeholders and connect related teams.
This is an opportunity to learn, lead, and influence change in an environment that values curiosity, critical thinking, and progress over process.
What will you do?
As a Technical Business Analyst Advisory, you will independently resolve complex business problems for the assigned Lines of Business. Your responsibilities will include:
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Works with key stakeholders within all business functions to align technology solutions with business strategies
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Lead the discovery, analysis, and documentation of business requirements that drive strategic transformation.
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Challenge assumptions and bring forward creative ideas to simplify, automate, and improve processes.
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Facilitate workshops and design sessions to uncover root causes, align on goals, and co-create solutions.
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Translate complex concepts into clear user stories and functional specifications that guide implementation.
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Perform gap analysis across systems and payment standards to identify opportunities for modernization.
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Partner with Product and Engineering to ensure readiness for delivery, testing, and post-implementation success.
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Demonstrates an informed knowledge of business functions to resolve problems and capitalize on improvement opportunities
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Supports one or more highly complex business processes
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Champion continuous improvement by identifying new ways to work smarter and deliver better outcomes for customers.
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Contributes to an inclusive, high-performance culture where diverse perspectives drive better solutions.
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Providing training and mentorship to team members to maintain high standards of performance and continuity.
What do you need to succeed?
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You have 4+ years of experience in a Business System Analyst role
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Technical knowledge of network infrastructures, cloud computing platforms, web, API and database testing technologies
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A strategic and analytical mindset — you see the big picture, connect patterns, and anticipate what’s next.
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Curiosity and courage to ask why, challenge assumptions, and explore innovative solutions.
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Proven experience in business process mapping, system analysis, and requirements documentation.
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Excellent communication skills — able to translate between technical and business perspectives.
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Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
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Experience conducting gaps and impact analyses for large-scale systems or modernization programs.
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Adaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments, balancing short-term execution with long-term vision.
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Hands-on experience with Agile practices, Jira, and Confluence.
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Experience in the Banking or Financial Services industry is a plus.
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A recognized under-graduate degree in programming/computer science or a related discipline
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Availability to work on-site 3-4 days per week.
What's in it for you?
- We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity and curiosity and celebrates success
- We provide you with the tools and technology needed to create meaningful customer experiences
- You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world
- We hire you for your talent — not just a job — so you can grow with us. We’ll equip you for success not only in your role, but also in your career as a whole
- Dress codes don't apply here: being comfortable does
- Access to thousands of online and in-person courses so you can hone your current skills, or learn new ones
- 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 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.