Director, Securities Post Trade Technology in Toronto

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

The Director, Securities Post Trade Technology will lead and oversee Securities Settlements and Clearing Technology within Capital Markets Technology globally ensuring business strategies, targets and initiatives are executed/delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

In this role you will:

• Lead and drive a customer focused culture throughout the team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Ensure round the clock production support for Operations applications, managed globally.
• Manage medium to large projects with IT spend between $2MM and $15MM.
• Apply modern technology to new operational requirements.
• Implement new practices and frameworks such as Agile, Lean, Design thinking, and DevOps.
• Build a high-performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates the team by fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Communicate the Bank’s risk culture and risk appetite throughout the teams.
• Communicate vision/values/business strategy and manage succession and development planning for the team.
• Ensure the timely development and implementation of multiple applications and IT solutions involving multiple systems, dependencies, and stakeholders/business partners globally.
• Plan and direct application/technology projects and ongoing support, leading teams of Project Managers, Developers, and Business Analysts.
• Utilize effective communication skills for executive leadership, business leaders, and staff.
• Interpret and implement a continuous improvement process and mindset for production issues to ensure effective and timely resolution of problems and knowledge transfer.
• Manage policy development to address ongoing complex business issues.
• Deliver and manage highly complex technology programs consisting of multiple IT projects for multiple business partners and stakeholders across multiple business units and lines of business.
• Be responsible for all development projects within the department and manage multiple small and large projects concurrently.
• Ensure high availability, integrity, and reliability of programs and processes developed where the consequence of error could expose the Bank to significant loss or undue risk.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable strategies and identify appropriate solutions to deliver on objectives.
• Ensure that all work adheres to GWRT’s strategic architectural direction and Bank Standards.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

• 15+ years of technical experience including Java, MQ, Oracle, REST, Microservices, Spring boot, Cloud, K8 etc.
• 10+ years of Capital Markets Experience.
• 5+ years of Settlements, Clearing and Backoffice Operations Technology.
• Working knowledge of clearing houses/depositories preferred (DTCC/CDS/etc.).
• Broadridge experience preferred.

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 embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - 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.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits starting on day one.
• Community Engagement - we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.
• Hybrid work arrangement.

Location(s): Canada – Ontario – Toronto

Scotiabank requires accommodations for applicants and employees. If you require any accommodations during the selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role.