Requisition ID: Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.The TeamGlobal Banking and Markets Engineering (GBME) is the fast-moving, award-winning technology engine that powers Scotiabank’s Corporate, Investment Banking, and Capital Markets businesses.The RoleGBME 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 workplace. This role emphasizes requirements execution, testing ownership, and day-to-day delivery, rather than broad process improvement initiatives.ResponsibilitiesProven experience receiving high-level business requirements and working with stakeholders to discover detailed needs and translate them into well-defined user stories with technical requirementsStrong understanding of cash equities trading flows, including order lifecycle, executions, positions, and downstream impactsAbility to communicate effectively with Front Office trading desks, including Managing Directors, traders, and associatesFamiliarity with end-to-end trade workflows across Front, Middle, and Back Office systemsStrong stakeholder management and communication skills across business and technology teamsExperience working with Jira and Confluence for backlog management, delivery tracking, and documentationIntermediate proficiency in Python, with the ability to independently run, modify, and troubleshoot scripts or test setupsExperience defining and executing functional, regression,



and acceptance testingExperience working with OMS/EMS or trade origination systems and system integrations; deep protocol-level knowledge is not requiredFamiliarity with near-real-time or event-driven systems in the capital markets space is an assetIn 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 documentationParticipate 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 casesExecute automated tests where available and manual tests where automation is not feasibleCollaborate closely with developers to validate implementation against requirements, raise defects, and confirm fixesTroubleshoot issues by reviewing test results, logs, and data outputs, and engage developers with clear, actionable findingsSupport release activities, including validation of delivered functionality and issue triage during rolloutMaintain ownership of assigned deliverables through the full delivery lifecycle, from requirement definition to post-release validationProject specific functions/tasks you will be performingRequirements discovery and clarification with stakeholders across Trading, Product, and TechnologyUser story creation, refinement, and prioritization in JiraDefinition of acceptance criteria and test scenarios aligned to trading workflowsFunctional and regression testing, including execution of automated and manual test casesIntegration analysis with Trade Origination, OMS/EMS, and downstream systemsData mapping and validation across internal schemas and external interfacesDay-to-day collaboration with development teams to interpret requirements and validate delivered functionalityParticipation in design walkthroughs, data flow reviews, and implementation reviews as requiredDesired skills and experience5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Technical Analyst, or BSA within capital markets,



with strong domain knowledge in cash equitiesDemonstrated ability to translate high-level business requirements into clear, testable technical specifications and user storiesIntermediate Python proficiency, with hands-on experience executing and troubleshooting scripts or test workflows independentlyExperience working across all phases of the SDLC in an agile delivery environment, using tools such as Jira and ConfluenceStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to operate independently and own delivery outcomesPreferred Qualifications (Nice to have skills)Working knowledge of relational databases (e.G., SQL Server) with experience querying and validating dataExperience creating or reviewing data flow diagrams, sequence diagrams, or solution design artifactsExposure to equity derivatives, ETFs, portfolio swaps, or pension/portfolio management workflowsExperience working with Order and Execution Management Systems (OMS/EMS) or trade origination platformsFamiliarity with financial messaging or integration patterns; detailed FIX protocol knowledge is not requiredExperience defining acceptance tests using structured or BDD-style approaches (e.G., Gherkin), and/or working with Python-based automated testing frameworksFamiliarity with event-driven or near-real-time systems in the capital markets spaceExperience supporting deliveries spanning Front, Middle, and Back Office systemsStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for delivery and stakeholder communicationBenefitsDiversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship – inclusive culture and employee resource groups across diverse identitiesAccessibility and Workplace Accommodations – inclusive and accessible environment for all employeesUpskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistanceCompetitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits starting day oneCommunity Engagement – opportunities for community engagement & belonging through various programsLocation(s): Canada: Ontario: Toronto#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Technical Analyst (Equities) (Toronto)
🏢 Scotiabank
📍 Toronto