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The team plays a critical role in supporting financial close processes, financial reporting, data migration initiatives, system implementations, and ongoing operational activities while ensuring the delivery of high-quality Financial Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Quality, and Data Governance services across the organization.\nRole\nWe are seeking a Data Analyst to support business operations through data analysis, reporting, process improvement, system implementation, and operational support activities. \nThe role is responsible for delivering analytical insights, managing data migration initiatives, supporting financial and operational processes, and developing solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and control effectiveness. \nWorking closely with business stakeholders, operations teams, finance partners, and technology teams, the position plays a key role in maintaining data integrity, supporting system transitions, and ensuring successful business outcomes.\nThe successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise in data engineering, programming, data analysis, data modeling, and database design with a solid understanding of finance, accounting, and operational processes. \nThis individual must be highly analytical, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working effectively with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Technology, and Vendor teams. Experience supporting system implementations, data migrations, financial reconciliations, and process automation initiatives is highly desirable.\nWhat will we expect from you?\nData Analysis & Reporting\nCollect, validate, analyze, and interpret data from multiple business systems.\nDevelop and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to support decision-making.\nConduct ad hoc analysis and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders.\nMonitor data quality, identify anomalies, and investigate discrepancies.\nProcess Improvement & Automation\nIdentify opportunities to streamline and automate operational processes.\nDevelop and maintain reporting, reconciliation, and analytical solutions.\nSupport the implementation of process enhancements, system upgrades, and operational efficiencies.\nCreate and maintain process documentation, user guides, and operational procedures.\nData Migration & System Implementation\nSupport data migration initiatives involving the transition from legacy systems and local ledgers to enterprise platforms, including PeopleSoft 9.2 (PS92).\nCoordinate data extraction, validation, transformation, and loading activities.\nEstablish and validate historical balances and reference data within the new system environment.\nPerform reconciliation activities to ensure completeness and accuracy between source and target systems.\nCollaborate with business and technology stakeholders to resolve migration and conversion issues.\nSupport User Acceptance Testing (UAT), parallel runs, production readiness, and go-live activities.\nProvide post-implementation support, including issue investigation, defect resolution, process stabilization, and end-user assistance following deployment.\nStakeholder Management & Governance\nPartner with business, operations, finance, and technology teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions.\nCommunicate findings, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and management.\nSupport audit requests, control testing, and regulatory compliance requirements.\nMaintain strong governance and control practices over data, reporting, and operational processes.\nOperational Support\nSupport day-to-day operational and financial processes.\nPrepare, review, and coordinate special entries, adjustments, corrections, and related operational transactions.\nInvestigate, resolve, and escalate operational issues as required.\nPerform reconciliations and exception analysis to ensure data accuracy and completeness.\nSupport month-end, quarter-end, and year-end operational activities.\nWhat You Will Bring to Succeed\nBachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, Analytics, or a related field.\n3 years of experience in data analysis, reporting, operations support, technology, or a related field.\nStrong foundational knowledge of:SQL and data analysis\nMicrosoft Excel and data manipulation\nReporting and dashboard development\nBasic understanding of:\nDatabase concepts and data structures\nData validation, reconciliation, and quality control processes\n\nSoftware development or data engineering fundamentals\nExperience through work, internships, co-op placements, or academic projects with:Data analysis and reporting\nLarge datasets and data-driven decision-making\nProcess improvement or automation initiatives\n\nAbility to:\nAnalyze data and identify trends, issues, and anomalies\nTranslate business requirements into analytical solutions\nSupport testing, implementation, and operational activities\nLearn new technologies and business processes quickly\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nAbility to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.\nNice-to-Have Skills:\nPython, ACL, SAS, VBA, or similar scripting and automation tools\nBI and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, OBIEE, ThoughtSpot)\nETL tools (DataStage, Informatica, or equivalent)\nOFSAA or other financial data management platforms\nExposure to:\nChart of Accounts (CoA/CoFA) design and financial hierarchies\nRegulatory reporting and risk data environments\nData lineage, metadata repositories, and governance frameworks\nPeopleSoft 9.2 (PS92) or comparable ERP platforms\nExperience supporting: \nFinancial system migrations and ledger conversions\nFinancial Close processes\nAudit and regulatory compliance initiatives\nSoft Skills Required:\nStrong analytical and problem-solving mindset with the ability to resolve complex data and operational issues.\nHighly detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy, integrity, and control effectiveness.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills across business and technology teams.\nAbility to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced environment.\nStrong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and external partners.\nEffective prioritization, organization, and multitasking abilities.\nDemonstrated adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and business processes.\nReflective and open-minded attitude, with the ability to incorporate feedback for continuous personal and professional growth.\nStrong documentation, governance, and process management capabilities.\nThe Workplace\nWe are technology partners who help the business transform how our employees around the world work \nWe have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success! \nYou'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world \nWe foster an environment of innovation and continuous learning\nWe care about our people, allowing them to design how they work to deliver amazing results \nWe offer a competitive total rewards package, including a performance bonus, company matching programs (on pension & profit sharing), and generous vacation \nLocation(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto\nScotiabank 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.\nAt 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. 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