Scotiabank

Senior Manager, Data Engineering

Scotiabank$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years in data engineering or analytics engineering roles
  • Experience in financial systems or reporting environments
  • Proven success in delivering enterprise-scale data and modeling solutions
  • Experience in financial services or regulated industries preferred
  • Strong expertise in data pipelines and cloud data ecosystems

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and delivery of end-to-end data and modeling solutions for Finance
  • Build and operationalize driver-based forecasting solutions and scenario engines
  • Partner with data engineering teams to develop robust data pipelines
  • Enable integration across ERP, risk, and planning tools
  • Drive development of automated Finance solutions and analytics
  • Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture and governance standards
  • Act as key interface between Finance and Technology

Benefits

  • Play a critical role in shaping data as a strategic asset
  • Directly impact regulatory confidence and audit outcomes
  • Oversee the integration of data governance and AI-driven innovation
  • Partner with senior leadership on transformation initiatives
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 263318

Role OverviewThe Senior Manager, Financial Data & Modeling Solutions Engineering is a technology leadership role responsible for designing, building, and scaling enterprise-grade data and modeling solutions that power Finance capabilities. Sitting within the Technology organization, this role enables financial planning, forecasting, regulatory reporting, and advanced analytics through modern data platforms, engineered modeling solutions, and integrated systems.

The role bridges financial domain expertise with engineering execution, ensuring Finance is supported by high-quality, production-grade data pipelines, reusable modeling frameworks, and scalable analytics solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and data strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Data & Modeling Solutions Engineering
  • Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end data and modeling solutions for Finance use cases
  • Build and operationalize:
    • Driver-based forecasting solutions
    • Scenario and simulation engines
    • Financial data products and reusable modeling components
  • Ensure solutions are scalable, performant, and production-ready


2. Data Engineering & Platform Enablement
  • Partner with data engineering teams to develop:
    • Robust data pipelines and transformation frameworks
    • Curated Finance data domains and data products
    • High-quality, governed datasets for modeling and analytics
  • Leverage modern cloud data platforms, warehouses, and lakehouse architectures


3. Modeling Platform Integration
  • Enable integration across:
    • ERP / GL systems
    • Risk and regulatory platforms
    • Planning tools (e.g., Anaplan or equivalent)
    • Enterprise data platforms
  • Design and implement semantic layers and data models that support finance use cases


4. Advanced Analytics & Automation
  • Drive development of automated and intelligent Finance solutions, including:
    • Forecast automation pipelines
    • Variance analysis and anomaly detection
    • Integration with AI/ML models (in collaboration with data science teams)
  • Embed analytics into end-to-end Finance workflows


5. Architecture Alignment & Standards
  • Ensure all solutions align with:
    • Enterprise architecture principles
    • Data governance, lineage, and quality standards
    • Security, audit, and compliance requirements
  • Contribute to defining target-state architecture for Finance data and modeling


6. Governance, Risk & Regulatory Enablement
  • Embed controls for:
    • Data lineage and traceability
    • Model governance and validation
    • Auditability and regulatory compliance (e.g., BCBS 239)
  • Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Audit teams to ensure control effectiveness


7. Delivery & Engineering Leadership
  • Lead delivery of complex data and modeling engineering initiatives
  • Manage cross-functional teams across:
    • Data engineering
    • Architecture
    • Finance stakeholders
    • Vendors (if applicable)
  • Drive Agile delivery practices and ensure high-quality execution


8. Stakeholder Engagement & Translation
  • Act as a key interface between Finance and Technology
  • Translate business requirements into technically robust solutions
  • Communicate complex technical concepts in business-relevant terms to senior stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience

Experience
  • 7-10+ years of experience in:
    • Data engineering, analytics engineering, or platform engineering roles
    • Financial systems, reporting, or analytics environments
  • Proven track record delivering enterprise-scale data and modeling solutions
  • Experience in financial services or regulated industries strongly preferred


Technical Skills
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Data engineering (pipelines, ETL/ELT, transformations)
    • Data modeling (dimensional, semantic, analytical models)
    • Cloud data ecosystems (warehouses, lakehouses)
  • Experience with:
    • SQL and data transformation tools
    • APIs and system integration patterns
    • BI and visualization tools (Power BI, Cognos, etc.)
    • Planning platforms (e.g., Anaplan - preferred)


Finance Domain Knowledge
  • Good understanding of:
    • Financial planning & analysis (FP&A) processes
    • Financial and/or regulatory reporting
    • Key financial metrics, drivers, and hierarchies
  • Ability to map Finance concepts into data and engineering abstractions


Leadership & Delivery Skills
  • Strong engineering leadership and program delivery experience
  • Ability to operate across business and technical domains
  • Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
  • Experience working in large, matrixed organizations


Key Success Measures
  • Delivery of scalable, high-quality financial data and modeling solutions
  • Improved data availability, usability, and performance for Finance
  • Reduction in manual processing through automation and engineering
  • Increased adoption of modern data and modeling platforms
  • Strong compliance with architecture, governance, and regulatory standards

Why Join our Team
  • Play a critical role in shaping data as a strategic asset across Finance and Risk
  • Directly impact regulatory confidence, audit outcomes, and enterprise decision-making
  • Oversee the integration of data governance and AI-driven innovation
  • Partner with senior leadership on high-visibility transformation initiatives


Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

About Scotiabank

Scotiabankers are committed to helping individuals, companies, and communities to thrive in a changing world. From personal and business banking, brokerage, and insurance, to private wealth, and the most sophisticated commercial, corporate and institutional services, they serve the diverse needs of some 21 million customers in more than 55 countries. Founded in 1832 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, their growth has always been fuelled by the success of their customers and their longevity secured by an unshakable commitment to carefully and expertly managing risk and capital. That focus on doing what's right for customers—short- andlong-term—has made us a global financial services leader. Headquartered in Canada, they are over 86, 000 Scotiabankers strong. Each of us are committed to being the best at understanding their customers' needs and all of us working together to deliver practical advice and relevant solutions that help their customers become financially better off.

Scotiabank Careers

Join Scotiabank, a premier financial institution, and become part of a diverse and inclusive team that’s leading the way in global banking. At Scotiabank, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation in the financial services industry.

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At Scotiabank, we’re not just filling positions; we’re cultivating leaders. Dive into a workplace where diversity training and leadership development shape the path to your future. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our robust training programs and continuous learning opportunities that foster innovation and strategic thinking.

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Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Scotiabank has a spectrum of opportunities to fit your career ambitions. Our team is composed of individuals who bring a wealth of skills and perspectives to our company, driving us forward with their creativity and strategic insights.

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Scotiabank’s culture is one of collaboration and respect, where each team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that challenges you to leverage your skills and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the banking sector. Our innovative projects not only support the growth of the company but also ensure our position as a leader in the industry.

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Choosing a career at Scotiabank means opting for a life of growth and opportunity. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and flexible working conditions, all designed to support your career and personal life. We believe in nurturing our team’s potential by providing them with the tools they need to succeed both professionally and personally.

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