Analyst, Data Management & Reporting (8 Month Contract)

Requisition ID: 189033

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

The Senior Analyst, Data Management & Reporting provides support in the preparation of data and maintenance of technology components of the IB Finance FP&A suite of reports. The primary role will be to ensure that the software and systems developed align with business requirements.

Accountabilities:

• Defines business requirements to inform technology build and operations by sourcing and analyzing relevant data, reviewing, and documenting business processes and collaborating with business stakeholders.
• Elicits requirements and analyzes feasibility to ensure solutions/initiatives achieve the expected business outcomes.
• Support in data management activities related to Finance FP&A such as data mapping, data quality/integrity testing, data analytics and data governance.
• Supports/manages special project work and ad-hoc inquiries/requests.
• Experience in analytical problem-solving. Conceptual thinking skills must be complemented by a strong quantitative orientation.
• Able to identify and synthesize business challenges and opportunities and solve for them using analysis to make strategic or tactical recommendations.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas both verbally and in writing, coupled with strategic influencing skills and the ability to drive agreement through intellect and interpersonal skills.
• Actively seeks and evaluates opportunities to improve existing processes and works with key stakeholders to implement changes as appropriate.
• Identify opportunities for increased efficiency through automation and systems improvements; increases departmental knowledge through training and cross-training.
• Ad Hoc Analyses – Develop ad hoc analyses to address key business issues as they arise using Excel
• Create and maintain accurate documentation related to business solutions, including specifications, data lineage, technical and business definitions for metrics, and test plan/test cases.
• Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation, and sustainment of initiatives.

Education and Experience:

• 2+ years of relevant work experience will be an asset
• Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or related fields
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – verbal and written.
• Have demonstrated an aptitude in learning and growing their technical skills (e.g. Excel, SQL,VBA and/or Python).
• Advanced knowledge of data management, aggregation, and analysis techniques
• Strong Analytical & Problem-solving skills
• Ability to foster teamwork, lead with little direction, comfortable in ambiguous environments, innovative and capable of analytical thinking and problem solving, taking a logical approach to simplify complex problems
• In-depth / Expert level data driven decision making

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

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 environment 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. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.