Senior Analyst, Retail Payments and Unsecured Lending Finance

Scotiabank • Toronto, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance, the Senior Analyst will play a key role in delivering financial and management reporting while providing meaningful insights to support business decision-making. The successful candidate is a proactive, results-driven professional with a strong sense of curiosity and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Working closely with business partners and stakeholders, the Senior Analyst will develop a deep understanding of business drivers and financial performance, leveraging data and analysis to identify opportunities, influence decisions, and drive value-added outcomes.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Finance, or a related analytical role.
• Strong understanding of financial and management reporting, forecasting, and performance measurement.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Think-cell, with strong financial modelling and dashboard development skills.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, risks, and business opportunities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver under tight timelines, and respond effectively to evolving business needs.
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across a matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or progress toward a professional designation is preferred.
• Experience leveraging reporting and planning tools such as OBI, Hyperion, SmartView, and EGL is considered an asset.
• Understanding of banking financial statements, profitability drivers, and retail lending products.
• Knowledge of portfolio management, Net Interest Income (NII), Net Interest Margin (NIM), Non-Interest Revenue (NIR), product pricing, funds transfer pricing, balance sheet management, and capital management concepts is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted finance business partner, supporting the delivery of monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial and management reporting for key stakeholders.
• Analyze financial results and performance metrics to ensure accuracy, completeness, and meaningful business insights.
• Leverage financial and management information (MIS) data to deliver reporting, analysis, and recommendations that support decision-making.
• Support the analysis of Credit Card portfolio performance, including balance sheet trends, net interest income and margin, non-interest revenue, provisions for credit losses (PCL), expenses, and other key performance indicators.
• Prepare and present financial dashboards, business reviews, and management reporting packages for senior business and finance leaders.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and provide value-add insights to business partners, finance teams, and key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, improve efficiencies, strengthen analytics, and reduce operational risk through digital and automated solutions.
• Maintain a strong system of internal controls to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial reporting outputs.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, desk procedures, job aids, and training materials to support reporting activities and knowledge transfer.
• Utilize financial reporting, planning, and forecasting tools, including EGL, OBI, SmartView, and Hyperion.
• Support strategic initiatives and project analysis, including revenue opportunities, strategic transactions, new product launches, and other business growth initiatives.

Benefits

• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.
• A competitive rewards program includes annual bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and comprehensive benefits that start on your first day.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employees to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences every individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior