Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Title: Director, Equities Trading Technology Global Banking and Markets Engineering (GBME) is the quick‐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. 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 Build a high‐performance environment and sustain a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment 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 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 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 employees 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.

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! 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. At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible setting 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.

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