Technical Business Specialist

Requisition ID: 205618

We are committed to investing in our employees and helping you continue your career at ScotiaTech.

As part of the role, you’ll

• Demonstrate an informed knowledge of business functions to resolve problems and capitalize on improvement opportunities.

• Ensure business specifications/requirements documentation is accurately prepared and comprehensive to support sizing/development efforts and as input to various project documentation.

• Develop and deliver Business Requirements Documents, Design Documents, Use Cases, and Process Models as required.

• Participate in the development of detailed project plans, the monitoring of progress against planned objectives, the financial review, and securing consensus and co-operation from users and senior management.

• Work closely across GBME technology teams during all stages of the system development life cycle and bridge the gap between business and technology sides of the solution.

• Liaising between the business community and the IT organization to provide technical solutions that meet user needs.

• Build relationships and communicate effectively with colleagues in Global regions.

• Support production issues and handle escalations during Release cycles as needed.

• Perform ad hoc work as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years’ working knowledge of databases such as SQL Server, with ability to create and run queries independently.

• 4+ years experience working knowledge of databases such as SQL Server, with ability to create and run queries independently

• 3+ years practical experience in capital markets.

• Experience working with all phases of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).

• Proficient with Unix Tools, shell scripting (Bash, Perl, Python, etc.), SQL queries, PL/SQL, and SQL Loader - or equivalent

• Ability to adapt quickly to new processes and standards, with a strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver working results.

• Experience working across multiple teams and functions to ensure alignment.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• A recognized undergraduate degree or diploma in business administration, computer science or related field required (Polytech degree)

• Excellent experience working on Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Soft Skills:

• B1/B2 English or higher

• Work as a contributing member of a team.

• Values quality, while still managing expectations and deliverables.

• Open to ideas and gives and receives feedback well.

• Wants to understand Capital Markets.

Preferred Qualifications

• An understanding of the Bank’s application system and software from a business/technical viewpoint is required to assess the impact of development and/or changes to the overall data processing environment).

• Experience managing projects that span change in front, middle or back-office systems and teams.

• Experience with but not limited to PL/SQL, UNIX, JAVA, XML, HTML, is an asset.

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Location(s): Bogotá or Home-Office

ScotiaTech is a business unit within ScotiaGBS, a Scotiabank Group company located in Bogota, Colombia. The ScotiaTech hub was created to support different technology systems and processes of the Bank. We offer an inclusive, positive work environment, and competitive benefits.

At ScotiaTech, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at ScotiaTech; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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