Job Description

Requisition ID: 250036

Thanks for your interest in ScotiaTech, Scotiabank's new and innovative Technology hub in Bogota.

Join a purpose driven winning team that promotes creativity and innovation in a fast-paced environment, where we’re always committed to results, in an inclusive, diverse, and high-performing culture.

Purpose

The Business Solutions Lead is a strategic role responsible for driving business transformation and technology adoption across the Organization within Canada and Internationally. This leader will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, design, and implement innovative solutions that support operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and regional growth objectives.

Accountabilities

• Solution Development: Analyze business needs, propose tailored solutions, and oversee project delivery for new and existing products and services.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with our partner in GRM and Global Treasury and other functional areas within the Bank, ensuring alignment of business objectives and technology strategies.
• Process Optimization: Lead process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce operational risks.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure solutions comply with Canadian and International Banking regulations for each market where the Bank of Nova Scotia operates.
• Change Management: Drive adoption of new systems and processes, providing training and support to end-users across regions.
• Report Management: Provide regular updates to Leadership Team on the status of GRM and Global Treasury pipeline of initiatives.
  

Reporting Relationships (Job Titles only)

Primary Manager: (include secondary Manager if applicable): Director, Credit Rick Technology
Direct Reports: Business Solutions Specialist
Shared Reports (solid/dotted if applicable): N/A

Education / Experience / Other Information (include only those that are specific to the role)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years leading business solution projects, preferably in financial services and multicultural environments.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Skills: Project management, stakeholder communication, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and familiarity with Risk Management.
• Experience working with development teams and systems integrators to deliver successful solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge in Data Tools (SQL, Excel)
• Possess a strong understanding of data management principles, product ownership best practices, and the Canadian financial services landscape.
• Cross-cultural awareness and adaptability.
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.

Working Conditions

• Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence.).

Location(s): Colombia : Bogota : Bogota

ScotiaTech is a business unit within ScotiaGBS, a Scotiabank Group company located in Bogota, Colombia. The ScotiaTech hub was created to support different technology systems and processes of the Bank. We offer an inclusive, positive work environment, and competitive benefits.

At ScotiaTech, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at ScotiaTech; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.