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Director, Equities Trading Technology Requisition ID: 236512

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

Global Banking and Markets Engineering (GBME) is the fast-moving, award-winning technology engine that powers Scotiabank’s Corporate, Investment Banking and Capital Markets businesses.

GBME is searching for a Director to lead its Global Equities Trading Technology team. The successful candidate is a seasoned technology leader, with experience managing teams in the capital market space, ideally with background in Equities. You will work closely with business teams (trading desks, COO) alongside your technology team to develop, enhance and support existing and new solutions for the Institutional Equity Trading desks globally.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of senior managers, engineers, business analysts, developers and support staff responsible for trading platforms and applications used by the Institutional Equity Trading desks for Cash and Electronic execution

Collaborate with other technology teams to ensure consistency and alignment in bank strategy and implementation

Build and maintain a strong relationship with the Trading desks and foster an environment of collaboration with the Front‑office

Keep up to date with technologies, trends and regulations that may impact the business

Interface other internal business teams such as compliance and internal control, audit

Build a high‑performance environment and sustain a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates the team by fostering an inclusive work environment

Use a coaching mindset and behavior; communicate business strategies and manage succession and development for the team

Qualifications

Minimum 8–10 years of experience in managing teams in the Capital Markets space

Knowledge of Equities Trading workflows (front to back)





Experience interfacing directly with the Front office desks (Sales and Trading)

Experience with Trading system applications and industry protocols (FIX)

Experience in Equities Electronic Trading an asset

Experience with interfacing vendors and managing vendor platforms

Software development experience building trading systems and tools

Excellent communication skills to varying audiences including executive leadership and non‑technical resources.

Team player, able to efficiently interact with different businesses and technology groups.

Computer Science degree or equivalent

Business qualifications (such as CFA, CSC), an asset

Benefits

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 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 setting 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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📌 Director, Equities Trading Technology (Toronto)
🏢 Scotiabank
📍 Toronto