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About 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.

Responsibilities

Execute daily operational activities supporting Global Banking & Markets business lines, with a focus on trade lifecycle management, trade control activities, and 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.
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.
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.
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.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Prior experience in capital markets, banking operations, financial services, business analysis, or 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 SQL, VBA, or Microsoft Access.
Understanding of operational workflows, controls, and risk management practices within a financial services environment.

Skills

Capital markets
Banking operations
Financial services
Business analysis
Process improvement
Solution implementation
Trade lifecycle management
Trade control functions
Process mapping
Process analysis
Operational improvement methodologies
Microsoft Excel (advanced functionality)
SQL
VBA
Microsoft Access
Operational workflows
Controls
Risk management practices

Location

Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Assistant Manager

Education Level

Post-secondary degree

Benefits

Bonus
Flexible vacation
Personal days
Sick days
Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day

About the Company

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.
We are committed to investing in our employees and helping you continue your career at Scotiabank.
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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.