Scotiabank

Technical Analyst (Equities)

Scotiabank$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Business or Technical Analyst in capital markets, specifically cash equities
  • Strong ability to convert high-level business requirements into technical specifications and user stories
  • Intermediate proficiency in Python for executing and troubleshooting scripts
  • Experience throughout all phases of the SDLC in an agile environment with tools like Jira and Confluence
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to deliver independently

Responsibilities

  • Act as a subject matter expert for ETF/GED applications, providing guidance on enhancements and resolving issues
  • Translate business requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria along with supporting documentation
  • Participate in sprint planning and ensure alignment with quality standards
  • Execute both automated and manual tests to validate functionality against requirements
  • Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot issues and confirm fixes
  • Support release activities by validating delivered functionalities and managing issues during rollout
  • Take ownership of deliverables from requirement definition through post-release validation

Benefits

  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship in the workplace
  • Accessibility accommodations for all employees
  • Opportunities for upskilling and professional development
  • Comprehensive rewards program including flexible vacation and immediate benefits
  • Engagement in community programs and initiatives like hackathons and contests
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 262965

The Role

GBME is searching for a Technical Analyst (Equities) to support enhancements and changes around front office applications used by ETF and GED desks. The role sits between trading desks and engineering teams and is responsible for translating business requirements into executable user stories, validating delivered functionality, and ensuring the solution meets agreed business outcomes.

The successful candidate will be delivery-focused, technically credible, and comfortable working directly with trading desks and developers in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes requirements execution, testing ownership, and day-to-day delivery, rather than broad process improvement initiatives.

  • Proven experience receiving high-level business requirements and working with stakeholders to discover detailed needs and translate them into well-defined user stories with technical requirements
  • Strong understanding of cash equities trading flows, including order lifecycle, executions, positions, and downstream impacts
  • Ability to communicate effectively with Front Office trading desks, including Managing Directors, traders, and associates
  • Familiarity with end-to-end trade workflows across Front, Middle, and Back Office systems
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across business and technology teams
  • Experience working with Jira and Confluence for backlog management, delivery tracking, and documentation
  • Intermediate proficiency in Python, with the ability to independently run, modify, and troubleshoot scripts or test setups
  • Experience defining and executing functional, regression, and acceptance testing
  • Experience working with OMS/EMS or trade origination systems and system integrations; deep protocol-level knowledge is not required
  • Familiarity with near-real-time or event-driven systems in the capital markets space is an asset


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

  • Act as an SME for ETF/GED applications thereby provide guidance and recommendations for application enhancements, business queries and bug fixes.
  • Translate requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, and supporting delivery documentation
  • Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release planning while ensuring quality and alignment with acceptance criteria.
  • Define user acceptance tests that reflect agreed business scenarios and edge cases
  • Execute automated tests where available and manual tests where automation is not feasible
  • Collaborate closely with developers to validate implementation against requirements, raise defects, and confirm fixes
  • Troubleshoot issues by reviewing test results, logs, and data outputs, and engage developers with clear, actionable findings
  • Support release activities, including validation of delivered functionality and issue triage during rollout
  • Maintain ownership of assigned deliverables through the full delivery lifecycle, from requirement definition to post-release validation


Project specific functions/tasks you will be performing

  • Requirements discovery and clarification with stakeholders across Trading, Product, and Technology
  • User story creation, refinement, and prioritization in Jira
  • Definition of acceptance criteria and test scenarios aligned to trading workflows
  • Functional and regression testing, including execution of automated and manual test cases
  • Integration analysis with Trade Origination, OMS/EMS, and downstream systems
  • Data mapping and validation across internal schemas and external interfaces
  • Day-to-day collaboration with development teams to interpret requirements and validate delivered functionality
  • Participation in design walkthroughs, data flow reviews, and implementation reviews as required


Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:
  • 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Technical Analyst, or BSA within capital markets, with strong domain knowledge in cash equities
  • Demonstrated ability to translate high-level business requirements into clear, testable technical specifications and user stories
  • Intermediate Python proficiency, with hands-on experience executing and troubleshooting scripts or test workflows independently
  • Experience working across all phases of the SDLC in an agile delivery environment, using tools such as Jira and Confluence
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to operate independently and own delivery outcomes


Preferred Qualifications (Nice to have skills)

  • Working knowledge of relational databases (e.g., SQL Server) with experience querying and validating data
  • Experience creating or reviewing data flow diagrams, sequence diagrams, or solution design artifacts
  • Exposure to equity derivatives, ETFs, portfolio swaps, or pension / portfolio management workflows
  • Experience working with Order and Execution Management Systems (OMS/EMS) or trade origination platforms
  • Familiarity with financial messaging or integration patterns; detailed FIX protocol knowledge is not required
  • Experience defining acceptance tests using structured or BDD-style approaches (e.g., Gherkin), and/or working with Python-based automated testing frameworks
  • Familiarity with event-driven or near-real-time systems in the capital markets space
  • Experience supporting deliveries spanning Front, Middle, and Back Office systems
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for delivery and stakeholder communication


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 everyone 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!


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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.

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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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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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