Requisition ID: 208940
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose

Generate thoughtful and actionable insights relating to competitive intelligence and product analytics across the Scotia Global Asset Management platforms under the supervision of the Senior Manager, Competitive Intelligence & Product Analytics. Focus on executing bespoke analytical support to assist our independent distribution partners. The successful candidate has a keen interest in the investment industry and demonstrates a very high willingness to learn with a proactive and positive attitude.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

Product Analytics (70% of role):

• Utilize Morningstar Direct and similar investment analysis applications to execute time-sensitive product analytics to support our independent distribution partners (including the Dynamic wholesaling team, systemized solutions team and other teams) and promote positive advisor engagement.
• Analysis includes product comparisons, portfolio construction scenarios, income simulations, as well as more complex customized requests.
• Contribute to the development of ad-hoc product positioning reports in response to major industry developments and participate in cross-functional asset-gathering strategic initiatives.
• Provide technical support and training for the Morningstar Report Portal online tool.
• Lead conversations between internal stakeholders in communications with third-party data service providers.

Competitive Intelligence (30% of role):

• Assist in gathering and consolidating competitive industry information and help generate competitive intelligence reports for a wide array of audiences
• Clearly and concisely communicating the "so what" from various pieces of analysis to diverse stakeholder groups. Set a high benchmark for timeliness, quality and accuracy.
• Analyze large and disparate internal and external datasets, leveraging strong technical skills and business intelligence tools to prepare data for use by senior members of the team and related departments
• Proactively identify areas for automation and continuously review, challenge and propose solutions to streamline incumbent processess to increase efficiencies and team capacity.
• Be at the leading edge on industry developments and the competitive landscape through timely review of internal and external press releases and other media

Enterprise-wide:

• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.
• Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? – We'd love to work with you if you have:

• University degree in Business or a related discipline. Progression towards CFA designation would be an asset.
• Demonstrated track record of resourcefulness, flexibility, strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of the investment industry with a minimum 2 years of related experience, preferably in analytical roles.
• High proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
• A keen interest in the asset management industry with demonstrated interest in competitive trends, product strategy and financial markets. You are highly curious and have a desire to continuously deepen industry knowledge and business impact.
• Technically savvy, with a solid foundation in data analytics, experience using various data and research platforms such as Morningstar Direct is highly preferred
• You embrace technology to improve the quality, quantity and reliability of reporting, insights and recommendations to empower business decisions.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large datasets and summarize key insights and recommendations from the data
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, with a high degree of accountability. You thrive in a team environment and take a proactive approach to tackle any challenges or difficulties. Can-do attitude is a must.

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. If you require technical assistance, please click here. 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.