Business Analyst, TDS Global Asset Servicing

TD • New York, NY

7d • $120,000 - $170,000

About The Position

As a Business Analyst within the TD Securities Global Asset Servicing team, you will manage a portfolio of initiatives focused on improving efficiency and strengthening controls. The role requires an in depth understanding of business processes across Corporate Actions, Tax and Payments processing where you'll assess current state and share insights and recommendations to achieve straight-through processing while developing preventative and detective controls and utilize sound risk management practices to mitigate errors often associated with manual processes.

Requirements

• Ability to quickly gain broad knowledge of TD Securities and TD Global Markets organizational structure.
• Fundamental understanding of business analysis practices and basic project management disciplines.
• Task-oriented focus with a pragmatic, flexible approach to setting and achieving goals.
• Self-motivated, curious, and pro-active.
• Able to multi-task independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn quickly and adapt as required.
• Solid attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and excellence.
• Ability to work across time zones in a multicultural setting.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio – standard Office suite.
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence tools, data analysis and reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree/ college diploma preferred and/or 6+ years relevant experience and 4+ years of people management experience
• Advanced knowledge of key functional areas including Capital Markets, Financing Operations, Payment and Correspondent Banking Services, Business Services, Change Delivery, and Regional Operations
• Knowledge of capital markets products, which may include Foreign Exchange, Fixed Income, Equities and Derivatives.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in the industry and market
• Knowledge of risk management environment, standards and regulations
• Strong knowledge of process management to drive efficiency
• Ability to contribute to strategic direction of the function and provide advice to senior leadership
• Skill in managing budgets and resource allocation
• Advanced ability to lead, plan, implement and evaluate program/project activities to ensure completion of initiatives
• Skill in talent development and performance management
• Ability to make an impact, influence and achieve results with effective negotiation, problem-solving and communication skills
• Skill in negotiation and partnership
• Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques to assess risk and challenge the status quo
• Skill in leadership, mentoring, coaching and performance management
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form with partners at all levels including senior management
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and functions
• Skill in organization and time management
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic initiatives across Global Asset Servicing including corporate actions, tax and payment processing.
• Design and implement workflow to ensure efficient handling and sound risk management practices.
• Ensure business practices are aligned with departmental procedures.
• Interact and communicate with key stakeholders to uplift manual processes across
• Coordinate with IT on any system and/or workflow enhancements needed to ensure efficient processing and effective controls.
• Partner with technology and/or project teams to perform user acceptance testing (UAT) for any system enhancements or workflow configuration changes prior to production release.
• Develop KPI's and management level reporting to define and measure service quality and provide transparency.
• Develop monitoring to supervise team activities, ensure timely processing, service level adherence and adoption of best practices.
• Deliver training and foster employee development to meet performance goals and achieve operational excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level