Director, Equities Trading Technology - Scotiabank, Toronto

The Opportunity

Scotiabank is actively searching for a Director, Equities Trading Technology to lead its Global Equities Trading Technology team. This pivotal role within Global Banking and Markets Engineering (GBME) offers a seasoned technology leader the chance to drive innovation and strategic development within the capital markets space. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of equities trading solutions, working closely with various business teams and trading desks to deliver cutting-edge technology.

As a key leader, you will leverage your extensive experience to manage a diverse team, ensuring the continuous enhancement and support of critical trading platforms. This position is ideal for someone passionate about financial technology and committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture within Scotiabank careers.

Responsibilities

In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for a range of strategic and operational duties, ensuring the seamless operation and continuous improvement of Scotiabank's equities trading technology infrastructure. Your leadership will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of global trading desks.

• Manage a team of senior managers, engineers, business analysts, developers, and support staff responsible for trading platforms and applications used by the Institutional Equity Trading desks for Cash and Electronic execution.
• Collaborate with other technology teams to ensure consistency and alignment with bank strategy and implementation.
• Build and maintain a strong relationship with the Trading desks and foster an environment of collaboration with the Front-office.
• Keep up to date with technologies, trends, and regulations that may impact the business.
• Interface with other internal business teams such as compliance, internal control, and audit.
• Build a high-performance environment and sustain a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates your team by fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Use a coaching mindset and behaviour; communicate business strategies and manage succession and development for the team.

Qualifications

To succeed in this challenging yet rewarding Director role, candidates should possess a robust blend of technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and deep understanding of the capital markets. Your proven experience will be key to driving success for Scotiabank's global equities trading operations.

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in managing teams in the Capital Markets space.
• Knowledge of Equities Trading workflows (front to back).
• Experience interfacing directly with the Front office desks (Sales and Trading).
• Experience with Trading system applications and industry protocols (FIX).
• Experience in Equities Electronic Trading an asset.
• Experience with interfacing vendors and managing vendor platforms.
• Software development experience building trading systems and tools.
• Excellent communication skills to varying audiences including executive leadership and non-technical resources.
• Team player, able to efficiently interact with different businesses and technology groups.
• Computer Science degree or equivalent.

Preferred qualifications include business certifications such as CFA or CSC, which are considered an asset.

The Team

You will be joining Global Banking and Markets Engineering (GBME), Scotiabank’s award-winning technology engine. GBME powers the bank’s Corporate, Investment Banking, and Capital Markets businesses, driving innovation and delivering critical solutions. This team is known for its fast-moving environment and commitment to results, fostering an inclusive and high-performing culture where every team member is empowered to reach their fullest potential.

Scotiabank is dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship, striving to create an environment where employees are respected and embraced through bias-free practices. The bank offers extensive opportunities for upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development, and tuition assistance, alongside a competitive rewards program and various community engagement initiatives. This commitment ensures a supportive and growth-oriented environment for all Scotiabank jobs.