Senior Business Analyst

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Department Overview:

Building a World-Class, Diverse and Inclusive Technology Team

We can't afford to be boring. Neither can you. The scale and scope of what TD does may surprise you. The rapid pace of change makes it a business imperative for us to be smart and open-minded in the way we think about technology. TD's technology and business teams become more intertwined as new opportunities present themselves. This new era in banking does not equal boring. Not at TD, anyway.

TD Securities is the wholesale banking arm of TD Bank Financial Group, one of Canada's largest financial institutions and a global leader in on-line financial services. TD Securities provides a wide range of capital market products and services to corporate, government and institutional clients in five key business areas: Investment Banking, Debt Capital Markets, Foreign Exchange, Institutional Equities and Private Equity.

The Market Risk Technology Engineering Team (in TD Securities) is responsible for the development and support of our derivatives (Interest Rate, FX, Credit, Commodity) valuation, trading risk and enterprise market risk for our organization. Our applications are hybrid cloud based and consist of: Risk & Capital Studio, Valuation Services and Curve & Volatility Generation. The main team is in Toronto and New York.

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About This Role

The Market Risk Technology Engineering Team is looking to on-board a self-starting, high-performing systems IT business & technical analyst to help mature our software development practices ensuring that our applications can properly satisfy both internal & regulatory policies in the areas of security, data governance, and tech currency.

The ideal candidate will be part of a small team, Application Delivery Team, that will drive efficient Agile delivery processes, coordinate cross-functional development programs, and facilitate compliance with internal and external audits by ensuring proper documentation, controls, and risk mitigation strategies.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the strategic growth and implementation of our risk & valuation applications by paving the runway for our future success.

Job Requirements:

Area: Agile & Iterative Delivery Management

• Assist with the agile delivery execution by facilitating agile standups in a scrum master role and/or teaching others how to perform that role. Create status reports and dashboard for management as needed

• Understanding the full SDLC (software life cycle) and working in a business & system analyst capacity to help our teams be more successful in its agile/iterative delivery execution.

Area: Developer Program Management

• Work with the team to embrace software engineering best practices to "sharpen the saw" to better prepare us for operating in a more stringent audit environments where the quality expectations of our software engineers is much higher than it was historically.
• Focus on process improvement to minimize operational, reputational, and proprietary risks. This includes managing system, project, and technical documentation, ensuring optimal client support and efficient systems operations.

Area: Audit Compliance & Remediation

• Understand the software, data and security policies for the enterprise, TD Securities, and relevant regulatory bodies (BCBS 239, etc.). Work closely with the development team managers to define how the team will satisfy the required policies and procedures.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of development processes, controls, and compliance measures. Create status reports and dashboard for management as needed

Key Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of Software Engineering Experience. Undergraduate Degree or Technical Certificate
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and iterative software delivery models.
• Experience with Agile tooling (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps) and compliance management tools.
• Ability to understand policies and translate their requirements in software engineering processes.
• In-depth knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC) including release management
• A passion for simplifying and automating work, for making things better, for being efficient and helping others.
• Expertise in financial regulatory compliance, technology risk management, and audit requirements.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management and prioritization skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task effectively and independently within a fast-paced environment

Additional Information:

Join in on what others in TD Technology Solutions are doing:

• Inspire a positive work environment and help champion quality, innovation, teamwork, and service to the business.
• Learn voraciously, stretch your thinking, share your knowledge, and educate others.
• Communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical professionals.
• Cultivate winning relationships by building trust with business and technology partners.
• Share our commitment to productivity, effectiveness, and operational efficiency.

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Who We Are:

TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, we help clients meet their needs today and prepare for tomorrow. Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. In 2023, we acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank. We are growth-oriented, people-focused, and community-minded. As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development
If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD - and we're committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you'd like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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