Development Consultant

Description

Job Summary: Designs and implements technology solutions for business initiatives, applying specialized expertise in software development and asset and portfolio management. Key Highlights: 1. Experience with Charles River Investment Management Solution (CRIMS). 2. Knowledge of business analysis and solution design. 3. Agile and collaborative mindset. **Requisition ID:** 249526 **Employee Referral Program – Estimated Payout:** $0\.00 We are committed to continuing our investment in our employees and helping you further develop your career path at Scotiabank. Purpose Design and implementation of technology solutions to successfully deliver new business initiatives through specialized software development expertise. This role requires deep understanding and extensive experience in the financial services industry, with a focus on Asset and Portfolio Management, Regulatory Compliance, Securities Trading, Clearing and Settlement, Portfolio Accounting, Custody, and Fund Accounting. More than 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience with the Charles River Investment Management Solution (CRIMS) system is required. Responsibilities  Analyzes business requirements and initiatives related to asset and portfolio management, aligned with the prioritization of the existing backlog in corporate tools, in collaboration with product owners and business stakeholders.  Designs and develops solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and operational efficiency to ensure normal operations.  Analyzes user needs and identifies enterprise solutions, coordinating with vendors when necessary.  Defines procedures and workflows, develops implementation strategies, and production deployment plans.  Applies resilience policies and procedures, establishing monitoring and alerting tools, documenting issues, and performing root cause analysis and solution proposals.  Conducts research and analysis, precisely and clearly defining user requirements and processes.  Understands the Bank’s risk culture and how risk appetite must be considered in daily activities and decisions. Charles River (CRIMS) * Certified in implementing the Charles River IMS application (minimum 5 years of experience). * Experience within the asset management business application ecosystem (Portfolio and Order Management, Investment Accounting/Investment Ledger, Customer Ledger, Clearing and Settlement, file transfer, securities data, regulatory compliance, fund accounting, etc.). * Familiarity with start-of-day, intraday, and end-of-day processes for the Charles River IMS application and its integration with other applications and data sources. * Experience working successfully with multidisciplinary teams composed of technical, business, and stakeholder members. * Demonstrable knowledge of SQL and MySQL database query design. * Experience with programming languages such as Visual Basic, Java, .NET; other languages are a plus. Business Analysis  Trained in business analysis and solution design; certifications in business analysis and/or project management are a plus. Agile Characteristics  Team player who values others’ perspectives and opinions, leading with humility and confidence.  Takes ownership of outcomes and demonstrates a positive “can-do” attitude.  Capable of working in horizontal teams, using reason and persuasion rather than authority to drive effectiveness.  Demonstrates a developed level of emotional intelligence (self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, motivation, and social skills).  Has an appetite for continuous evolution and improvement, tackling difficult problems, and seeking/giving constructive feedback consistently.  Embraces change and views it as an essential driver for solving complex problems.  Demonstrates flexibility and can move forward without having all the answers.  Continuously seeks to understand, meet, and deliver against customer expectations defined in the prioritized product backlog. Functional Skills  Knowledge of software technologies and various iterative/adaptive software development life cycle methodologies.  Ability to manage complex or specialized applications.  Intermediate-level understanding of agile principles and practices, service-oriented environments, iterative development practices, and risk management.  Hands-on IT experience developing applications for relevant business lines (Asset Management, Investment Accounting, Securities Trading, Portfolio Management, etc.).  The incumbent must be creative, proactive, results-oriented, and self-motivated, with strong analytical skills to apply this knowledge and solve complex business problems.  Must also possess a strong understanding of current IT practices, systems development techniques—including requirements specification and testing methodologies—as well as formal modeling tools and real-time analysis, and stay current with rapidly evolving technology.  Must have knowledge of financial instruments, including market conventions and valuation methods, risk management methodologies and models, best practices, and current and future regulatory requirements.  Must have experience in asset management processes (trading, order management, risk, compliance, performance) and end-to-end workflows, integrated with Middle and Back Office across multiple asset classes (e.g., fixed income, foreign exchange, interest rate derivatives, etc.). Education  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Business, Information Sciences, or a related field.  Master’s degree is a plus.  Intermediate English proficiency Certifications  Industry-recognized certifications or accreditations are a plus: CSE, CSDP, CSSLP  IIBA\-CBAP, IIBA\-AAC, PMI\-PBA, CSM, PSM. Location(s): Mexico : Mexico City : Miguel Hidalgo Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Inspired by our corporate purpose, “for tomorrow,” we help our customers, their families, and their communities succeed through a full range of advice, products, and services in personal and commercial banking, wealth management, private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment and selection process (e.g., an accessible interview location, documents in alternate formats, sign language interpreter, or assistive technology), please inform our Recruitment team. If you need technical support, click here. Candidates must apply directly online if they wish to be considered for this position. We thank all candidates for their interest in this professional opportunity at Scotiabank, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.