Assistant Manager - Middle Office, Trade Support (GWO)

Scotiabank•Toronto, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As Assistant Manager, Middle Office, you will support the execution of trade lifecycle activities, trade control, and client service functions across GBM business lines. You will deliver accurate and timely operational support while contributing to control frameworks, process improvements, and daily operational oversight.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline
Prior experience in capital markets, middle office, or banking operations
Experience with trade lifecycle management, trade control, and post-trade processing
Knowledge of capital markets products, trade flows, and operational processes
Experience with process improvement, business analysis, or operational efficiency initiatives
Strong analytical capabilities, including experience with process mapping and process analysis techniques
Technical skills in tools such as SQL, VBA, Access, and advanced Excel
Understanding of operational risk, controls, and regulatory/compliance requirements within capital markets operations
Experience supporting system changes, including requirements gathering, testing, and implementation

Responsibilities

Execute trade lifecycle management activities, including trade capture, validation, settlement support, and post-trade control
Perform trade control functions, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of breaks or discrepancies
Support client service activities by responding to inquiries and resolving trade-related issues
Identify, investigate, and resolve operational issues with minimal escalation
Monitor daily workflows and ensure adherence to timelines and service level expectations
Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and operational risk frameworks
Support process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and contributing to solution design and implementation
Participate in business change initiatives, including requirements gathering, testing, and implementation support
Contribute to reporting, data analysis, and operational metrics tracking
Provide oversight and guidance to junior team members on day-to-day processes and deliverables