Requisition ID: 255923

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

Purpose of Job

The Economics Research Analyst provides timely research, data, and technical support to the Scotiabank Economics Department. The role contributes to the team’s empirical and policy‑focused work through rigorous data preparation, analysis, and visualization, including the development of charts, tables, presentation materials, and related qualitative inputs. The Analyst is also responsible for maintaining and enhancing departmental economic databases to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility. The role further involves regular engagement with the Bank’s business lines to coordinate data needs and support cross‑departmental research initiatives.

Major Accountabilities:

• Data management and forecasting support. Manage and update departmental databases supporting forecast publications, key economic indicators, and related processes. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data inputs for forecast cycles, stress‑testing activities, and reporting exercises
• Research and publication support. Support the production of daily, weekly, and monthly publications through the preparation of datasets, charts, tables, linked files, and figures, including focused support in areas such as LATAM, trade, housing, or autos, as required.
• Presentation and communications support. Develop accurate and visually consistent PowerPoint presentations, social‑media assets, and other communication materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical value‑add. Enhance analytical outputs by recommending improved methods for presenting economic information and by demonstrating comfort working with large, complex, and alternative datasets alongside traditional economic data sources.
• Internal and external research support. Respond in a timely manner to regular and ad hoc data, survey, and research requests from Scotiabank Economists, business lines, and external clients, drawing on a broad range of data and research sources.
• Team execution. Execute responsibilities in a timely, collaborative, and flexible manner to support team efficiency and overall departmental effectiveness.

Education/Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics
• Working knowledge of economic and financial markets
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• High level of comfort with data management
• High level of proficiency in computer applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Attention to detail and accuracy are critical
• Fluency in Spanish or French an asset

Working Conditions:

• Standard work environment with occasional overtime due to special projects and/or to accommodate other time zones
• In-office presence for access to Bloomberg terminal.
• The role requires managing multiple requests, often under tight deadlines.

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. If you require technical assistance, please click here. 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.