Technical Business Lead Analyst

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Requisition

Join a purpose driven, winning team committed to results, in an inclusive and high‑performing culture. We are looking for a Technical Business Analyst to become part of the Mortgage team. The environment is fast‑paced and the system is complex.

You will be expected to develop SME expertise in the business and system, understand business requirements and communicate them to developers, analyze system issues and propose solutions, support the Product Owners, and help bring IT initiatives to successful resolutions. You will be exposed to a wide range of technical and business challenges.

• Participate in the analysis, documentation, and validation of business requirements ensuring all decisions, requirements, and testing needs are properly captured.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technology teams across the bank as well as external partners to deliver end‑to‑end solutions.
• Translate complex business needs into clear and concise functional requirements and user stories.
• Create business and technical documentation.
• Lead working sessions with cross‑functional teams to gather and analyze requirements.
• Support the scrum team in planning, scoping, and impact analysis for initiatives.
• Support the QAT team.
• Develop subject‑matter expertise in the business and systems domain.
• Work with other IT teams to gain alignment and solve shared problems.
• Monitor post‑implementation performance and incident resolution.
• Work within tight deadlines, schedules and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Must be able to come to office 3 times a week.

• Experience in the banking/financial industry.
• Strong expertise in requirements/design, system analysis, and a history of working with large systems.
• Expertise working with relational databases and SQL.
• Ability to gain alignment from people with diverse viewpoints and help set direction.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders, translating complex information into clear insights.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with stakeholders across the bank.
• Ability to adapt quickly and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Proactive identification of project risks and contribution to overall solution success.
• Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, MS Office, and Service Now.

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship – We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee can 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 a diverse and inclusive environment for everyone. Scotiabank removes barriers to maintain accessibility standards.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross‑functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and benefits starting on day one.
• Community Engagement – Regardless of where you work, we offer opportunities for community engagement and belonging through various programs.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose, "for every future", we help our customers, families and communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services. 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.

Applicants must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.