Requisition ID: 211966
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

We are seeking a talented and motivated technology leader to deliver value on mission critical fraud and insider threat solutions. This position will deliver against current and new initiatives to support our Corporate Security global mandate by ensuring that specific goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives through technology solutions. Ensures all activities conducted are compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures. The incumbent will work in partnership with the Technical Delivery/ Software Engineer Lead, to manage a team of technology professionals responsible for delivery and ensure deliverables are of the highest quality while adhering to defined release, change, and architectural standards and methodologies. The incumbent will have at least 10 years of progressive IT experience in the financial industry, and the ability to manage multiple technology initiatives concurrently. The incumbent should also have a strong technical delivery and technical support background. The individual must thrive on challenge, be proactive and dynamic, and demonstrate initiative and eagerness to learn.

Some of the key accountabilities include:

• Collaborate with the Technical Delivery/ Software Engineer Lead, to develop and execute the technology roadmap that supports our strategic vision and objectives.
• Work closely with the Technical Delivery/ Software Engineer Lead to evaluate, recommend new, tools, and methodologies to improve development processes and enhance product offerings where required.
• Build and maintain solid, professional, working relationships with peers within the portfolio and business lines.
• Work closely with the business lines and product owners to set priority and deliver business value.
• Identify and track performance, health, and success metrics for core solutions. This includes identifying, capturing, and resolving impediments.
• Collect metrics and sharing progress towards release objectives with Technical Delivery/ Software Engineer Lead, Director Development and business partners to ensure alignment in scope, time and budget.
• Actively identify areas of continuous improvement and conceptualize methods on how to be more efficient.
• Working closely with the Technical Delivery/ Software Engineer Lead and Scrum Master to drive an Agile culture and mindset throughout the organization.
• Ensuring cross-team coordination, resources allocation is aligned with strategic priorities.
• Identify areas of technical debt and create strategies to prioritize and eliminate it.
• Communicating effectively across diverse audiences, departments, and levels
• Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Monitor budget forecasts, manage vendor contracts, and validate invoices for vendors.
• Collaborate with the Technical Delivery/ Software Engineer Lead on IT project requirements such as scope, schedule, cost, resources, integration, change management, etc.
• Manage communication with all areas of the enterprise that impact scope, schedule, budget, risk & resources.
• Participate in vendor product assessment and selection where required.
• The incumbent is expected to function independently to ensure that the assigned tasks and technology objectives are met.
• Assist in other portfolio needs as required.

What You Will Bring to Succeed
Must Have

• Post graduate degree in computer science, business, math or engineering related discipline preferred, along with 10 years plus of practical experience.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong technical expertise in relevant programming languages, frameworks, and development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.).
• Proven experience in technical project management and delivering software solutions on time and within budget.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Must be flexible to adapt to a dynamic environment, make quick and sound decisions under pressure.
• Must be reliable, pro-active, results-oriented, customer-focused, and attentive to details.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to deliver competing priorities in a timely manner and deal with conflicting priorities and tight deadlines.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge in Splunk system.
• Previous experience in Corporate Security, Insider Threat Fraud
• FI/Banking experience (North American Bank)

What's in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity and curiosity and celebrates success
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to create meaningful customer experiences
• You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world
• We hire you for your talent — not just a job — so you can grow with us. We'll equip you for success not only in your role, but also in your career as a whole
• Dress codes don't apply here: being comfortable does
• Access to thousands of online and in-person courses so you can hone your current skills, or learn new ones
• A competitive rewards package that includes a base salary, a performance bonus, company matching programs on pension and profit sharing, paid vacation, personal & sick days, medical, vision, and dental and much more

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.