City : Toronto, ON, CA, M5H1H1

Category : Business and Financial Operations

Industry : Finance

Employer : Scotiabank

Requisition ID: 159143

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

Desktop Publisher, Global Banking and Markets, 12 Month Contract - Toronto
 

About the Team:
At Scotiabank, research is a key driver of our Global Equity platform. Our top-ranked Research team generates a range of publications including daily company-specific investment views, monthly and quarterly sector updates, in-depth fundamental research reports, portfolio analysis and recommendations, and equity strategy commentary.
 

Position Highlights:
The Desktop Publisher supports the Equity Research Analyst teams in the distribution and production of their research. The role is responsible for providing coverage support to the Daily Research team; formatting Equity Research publications; providing creative support to the department; and printing and shipping research reports. 
 

Accountabilities:

• Formats and lays out reports and presentations authored by Equity Research analysts. 
• Ensures layout guidelines are maintained, styles are enforced, and corporate branding standards are adhered to.
• Applies layout expertise to the creation of report covers, PowerPoint presentations, Excel graphics, custom graphics, and departmental collateral. 
• Sources images and ensures that appropriate rights are secured for use in research reports and collateral.
• Provides technical and system support to analysts, associates, and team members, as required.
• Prints and binds research reports using the Xerox Versant 80 Colour Press. Troubleshoots printer issues or follows up with Xerox technical support.
• Proactively reaches out to internal customers to determine distribution requirements for all hard copy research reports.
• Acts as primary contact with print vendors, ensuring that print products are delivered on time and to the expected quality.
• Acts as primary coverage to the Daily Research Team to ensure seamless distribution of intraday research. 
• Reviews and distributes research electronically to clients, websites, and third-party aggregators.
• Provides research distribution coverage for early morning and late evening shifts during times of absences and heavy volumes.
• Accurately completes online and third-party aggregator checks.
• Meets tight deadlines and ensures timely turnaround of research publications.
• Adheres to compliance policies and procedures, including completing project dockets.
• Supports departmental multi-media requirements, including podcasts, video, and audio post-production.
• Provides layout and production training for new hires and ensures relevant training materials are updated on the internal website.
• Participates in the publishing team’s quarterly audit.
• Works directly with Equity Research analyst teams to identify improvements to product layout.
   

Qualifications:

• Relevant university or college degree in graphic design, publishing, communications, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Expertise in formatting publications in Word and PowerPoint, and tables and charts in Excel.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Solid time- and project-management skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, to work well under pressure, and to multi-task.
• Ability to quickly learn to use in-house systems and technology, and to troubleshoot issues.
• Ability to set priorities and work to short deadlines.
• Ability to follow processes and procedures.
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) is an asset.
• Experience using content management systems, working under the Agile project management methodology, and familiarity with equity research compliance procedures would be assets.
• Technical expertise with Xerox colour presses.

  
Working Conditions:
•    Must be able to work overtime, sometimes on short notice

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.