Senior Manager Platform Engineering, Global Treasury Technology

Requisition ID: 244173

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Team

The Global Risk and Treasury Technology team provides development and support services for Group Treasury (including Structural Interest Rate Risk management, Asset/Liability Management, Funds Transfer Pricing, Liquidity Risk, Stress Testing) and Global Risk Management (Global Retail/Corporate/Commercial Credit Risk, Counterparty Credit Risk, Operational/Non-Operational Risk Management).

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager Platform Engineering with deep expertise in Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server,
High Performance Computing (HPC), and SQL Server, along with experience integrating vendor solutions in Azure.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation using shell scripts and Python, and prior exposure to QRM (Quantitative Risk Management) or similar financial risk platforms.
Experience working in a major Canadian financial institution is highly preferred.
You will be required to participate in multiple projects, including technical design, use cases, and process workflow of complex business processes for internal clients.
You must possess the ability to work with a team of technology-focused peers and the ability to juggle multiple/concurrent tasks.
You must thrive on challenges, be proactive, dynamic, and demonstrate initiative and eagerness to learn.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

Design, deploy, and manage Windows-based infrastructure, including HPC clusters, SQL Server environments, and enterprise-grade compute platforms.
Lead integration of vendor-hosted solutions in Microsoft Azure, ensuring secure and scalable connectivity with on-premises systems.
Collaborate with vendor and internal teams to define infrastructure requirements, deployment strategies, and operational support models.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, and Python to streamline provisioning, patching, and monitoring.
Support and optimize SQL Server performance, availability, and disaster recovery configurations.
Ensure seamless integration between on-premises infrastructure and cloud-based services, including networking, identity, and data flows.
Provide technical leadership in platform reliability, performance tuning, and incident resolution.
Document infrastructure designs, operational procedures, and automation workflows.
Work closely with risk and treasury teams to support platforms such as QRM, ensuring compliance with financial and regulatory standards.
Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in engineering, DevOps, and CI/CD.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? – We’d love to work with you if you have:

5+ years of experience in platform or infrastructure engineering roles, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies.
Hands-on experience with Windows Server, HPC environments, and SQL Server in enterprise settings.
Proven experience integrating vendor solutions in Azure, including IaaS deployments and hybrid connectivity.
Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Bash, and Python.
Experience working in a major Canadian bank or financial institution, with understanding of financial systems and operational controls.
Familiarity with QRM or similar financial risk management platforms.
Solid understanding of networking, identity management (Active Directory, Azure AD), and security best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:
Microsoft certifications such as Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, or SQL Server certifications.
Experience with Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, and hybrid cloud management tools.
Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., OSFI, SOC 2, ISO 27001).

What's in it for you?

We are technology partners who help the business transform how our employees around the world work

We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world
We foster an environment of innovation and continuous learning
We care about our people, allowing them to design how they work to deliver amazing results
We offer a competitive total rewards package, including a performance bonus, company matching programs (on pension & profit sharing), and generous vacation.
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Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank 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.

At 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. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.