Business Systems Specialist (US)

Work Location:

New York, New York, United States of America

Hours

40

Line Of Business

Technology Solutions

Pay Detail

$140,000 - $200,000 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

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Job Description

Preferred Qualifications

TD Securities, the wholesale trading subsidiary of TD Bank is seeking a self-starting, motivated and high-performing individual to become a strong contributor in its dynamic technology organization. This is a hgh impact and complex role that will require the individual to interface with technology, audit, risk management and operations teams regularly.

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive Platform Specialist for to join the TDS Data Platform team. The ideal candidate will support our engineering team in navigating a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, ensuring that our data platform complies with audit and risk governance standards and controls. You will play a key role in managing cross-functional initiatives, interpreting enterprise and regulatory standards and policies, and directly supporting risk management and audit deliverables.

You will be successful in this role if you have:

• Confidence and ability to navigate complex processes, oversee and work independently on a variety of initiatives end-to-end requiring specialist knowledge
• Talent in quickly developing trust in cross-functional relationships, willingness in providing guidance and influencing multiple teams across a broad spectrum of initiatives and functional domains
• Keen focus on problem solving and ability to quickly learn technical details of data platform’s applications, configurations, and workflows
• Desire in driving changes and shaping the future of how TDS Data Platform operates
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineering teams in the completion of audit and compliance deliverables, ensuring that risks are identified, tracked, and mitigated, and all deadlines are met
• Interpret and apply governance standards, regulatory policies, and procedures, translating them into actionable tasks for engineering teams. Provide guidance to engineering leads and senior stakeholders on how to integrate governance controls into the data platform architecture and workflows
• Develop deep familiarity with the platform’s applications, configurations, and workflows to identify areas that require improvement or additional controls
• Support implementation and post-implementation planning and activities.
• Collaborate with audit and risk management teams to ensure that all controls and governance requirements are properly documented and fulfilled
• Coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders including engineering, compliance, and auditors to ensure smooth execution of platform initiatives.
• Lead, facilitate or actively generate action and remediation plans that address performance, risk and governance issues.
• Facilitate regular check-ins and progress updates, ensuring clear communication across teams and partners
• Advocate for TDS Data Platform team and manage relationships with Enterprise and risk and governance partners
• Own your reputation as a subject matter expert by identifying risk and providing guidance for complex situations.
• Continuously enhance knowledge/expertise in own area and keep current with leading-edge technology trends/developments and develop expertise in TD services, applications, infrastructure, analytical tools and techniques that can contribute to effective solution development/delivery
• Continuously enhance knowledge of TD Securities business domains and their products/services
• Drive operational excellence in Data Platform and Analytics by grounding strategic initiatives in line with governance and control requirements
  
  

Experience And / Or Education

• Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate
• Graduate degree is an asset
• 7+ years relevant experience
• Past experience working in ITIL, cloud, and data related domains is an asset
• Past experience working on/with audit and controls team is an asset
• Experience working in Agile and working knowledge of SDLC
  
  

The VP - Technology Solutions TDS is responsible to provide expert advice and counsel in system planning, performance, integration, operations and development.

Depth & Scope

• Manages the development, delivery and/or support of products and services for a range of clients to support them in meeting business objectives/ goals
• Supports/ Participates in developing the strategic direction of own area
• Works with clients to prepare comprehensive IT solutions that meet/ exceed client objectives for new and existing systems / applications
• Manages the integration of all systems, projects and technical interfaces to ensure a high level of service and support to the client and efficient system operation
• Researches and innovates may make decisions to build / buy / reuse system components to meet client expectations and project deliverables
• Measures and monitor the level of service, analyze trends, agree on service target levels, and determine appropriate actions
• Defines development specifications, technical requirements, system performance objectives and identify system modifications required to meet performance objectives
• Primary subject matter expert in multiple areas and consults with clients/or project teams with respect to all aspects of research, analysis, design, hardware/ software support and/or development of technical solutions
• Works independently and/or autonomously as a senior/ lead on a diverse range of tasks and is relied upon to coach/ educate others
• Manages and directs activities related to analysis, design and support of technical business solutions on larger projects
• Assignments are highly complex and multi-faceted
• May monitor, manage, coach/ educate a small team of IT professionals
• Acts as a key resource in the exchange of technical information for project teams, the business and/or outside vendors
• Defines, delivers and maintains systems and technical infrastructure to support clients and applications by following standards, policies and procedures in compliance with IT Disaster Recovery Plan
• Identifies, recommends, sources, negotiates and implements improvements/solutions (buy/build/reuse) to enhance customer experience and/or reduce cost in support of client needs
• May provide the level of systems and operational availability that will meet or exceed negotiated service levels, and report results as required
• Influences product direction, foresee issues and gaps, identify solutions, and work comfortably with leading edge products that are untested/ unproven in the market
• Contributes to the development of project plans by providing input to project charters, project deliverables, cost/benefits analysis, time line estimates, scope and control and manage projects/initiatives by directing assigned resources, communicating project status and providing timely escalation of issues
• In conjunction with department management, ensures Business Recovery Pans (BRP) are in place and adhered to in the department
• Researches/analyzes business requirements to evaluate and recommend optimal solutions within business technology architecture
• Complies with the system development life cycle (SDLC) and project management methodology (PMLC) - including development of project plans, documentation of system requirements, estimates of scope and cost, etc. Delivers effective solutions by providing consulting support, researching issues / opportunities, and overseeing the execution of recommendations
• Integrates technical solutions with the business environment, recognizing systems interdependencies and reusability, and ensuring seamless delivery
• Ensures appropriate security levels are established and maintained for processes, information exchange and system implementations
• Reviews, defines, enforces and influences standards and appropriate quality measures/metrics
• Assists in the development/maintenance of comprehensive processes for prevention of issues and participate in problem determination and timely resolution of incidents
• Assists in the identification of opportunities to minimize cost, provide recommendations and/or deliver corresponding strategic solutions to support cost effectiveness
• Conducts pre and post implementation reviews, ensuring all technical solutions have met business requirements
• Continuously enhance knowledge/expertise in own area and keep current with emerging industry trends, new technologies and best practices in the external market that can contribute to delivering effective client solutions Develops/maintains expertise of system development methodologies, key business initiatives/issues, IT implications for systems/technologies and impact on business solutions
  
  

Education & Experience

• College degree, or specialized training / equivalent work experience
• 5-7 Years of related experience
• Expert knowledge of the technical environment/ tools (e.g., user environment, applications, software, hardware, programming languages and operating systems) in own area
• Must be detail oriented and possess problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and establish priorities
• Proficient in interpersonal communication (both oral and written), and have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management
  
  

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 base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. 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.

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

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, email the TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com. Include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

TD Securities, the wholesale trading subsidiary of TD Bank, is seeking a self-starting, motivated and high-performing individual to become a strong contributor in its dynamic technology organization. This is a high impact and complex role that will require the individual to interface with technology, audit, risk management and operations teams regularly.