Sr. Business Systems Analyst

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Job Description:

Preferred Qualifications:

TDS Equity Research and Investment Banking Technology is responsible for building scalable tech to deliver datasets analytical tools and workflow automation to front line business users.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of technical project management expertise and business systems analysis skills along with an understanding of the Equity Research and Investment Banking industries. This role is critical in driving the successful delivery of technology projects that support and enhance our investment banking and equity research operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

Develop and manage comprehensive project plans including scope objectives timelines and resource allocation.

Identify and mitigate project risks and implement contingency plans as necessary.

Ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and meet quality standards.

Business Systems Analysis:

Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and document business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

Conduct thorough analysis of business processes systems and workflows to identify areas for improvement and optimization.

Develop and maintain detailed documentation including business requirements documents (BRDs) functional specifications and use cases.

Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders to validate requirements and obtain approvals.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Work closely with senior management business end users and IT teams to define project requirements and deliverables.

Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.

Provide regular project updates and status reports to stakeholders ensuring transparency and alignment with business goals.

Technical Oversight:

Analyze and interpret data to support business decision making while working through business requirements.

Oversee the technical aspects of projects ensuring alignment with the banks technology standards and architecture.

Coordinate with development teams to ensure the successful design development and implementation of technical solutions.

Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency.

Quality Assurance:

Ensure all project deliverables meet high-quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements.

Conduct thorough testing and validation of technical solutions to ensure they meet business needs and performance expectations.

Implement best practices for project management business analysis development and quality assurance.

Team Empowerment:

Foster a collaborative and results-driven team culture and work environment.

Promote open communication and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Business Administration or a related field.
• Proven experience (3 years) as a Technical Business Systems Analyst preferably within the Financial Services/Equity Research/Investment Banking industries.
• Strong understanding of Equity Research and banking processes products and regulations.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies (e.g. Agile Waterfall) and tools (e.g. Jira MS Project).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid technical background with experience in software development IT infrastructure and system integration.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong data analysis skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.

Depth & Scope:

• Conducts program/system research analysis design and problem resolution
• Ensures defect free programming by testing and debugging using available/appropriate tools and participates in reviewing peer coding
• Participates in identifying and recommending development/testing solutions/tools in support of project objectives
• Develops implements maintains and improves solutions/processes that maximize system availability efficiency/effectiveness and minimize/prevent problems/issues
• Adheres to existing processes/standards technology architecture risk and production capacity guidelines and objectives; plans monitors tests and escalates issues as required
• Works with the architecture group to ensure good architectural design and raises issues as they develop through the project lifecycle in a timely manner
• Complies with the system development life cycle (SDLC) and project management methodology (PMLC) by participating in scope assessment risk and cost analysis
• Subject matter expert in at least one area of discipline and consults with clients/or project teams with respect to all aspects of research analysis design hardware/ software support development of technical solutions and/or testing
• Works independently in a senior/lead role on a diverse range of tasks and may be relied upon to coach/ educate others
• Leads the development of detailed/ complex and/or comprehensive project plans for large projects
• Assignments are moderately to highly complex and multi-faceted
• May provide guidance/direction to a few IT professionals
• Acts as a resource in the exchange of technical information for project teams the business and/or outside vendors
• Develops and operationalize technology standards policies and processes to address BSA/AML/OFAC risks
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of BSA/AML/OFAC risks related to technology projects and processes
• Keeps direct reports informed about relevant information on BSA/AML/OFAC requirements and escalation procedures
  

Education & Experience:

• College degree or specialized training / equivalent work experience
• 3 Years of related experience
• Advanced knowledge of the technical environment/ tools (e.g. user environment applications software hardware programming languages and operating systems) in own area
• Advanced knowledge of business processes and procedures on a broad organizational level
• Sound to advanced knowledge of business/ organization Bank standards infrastructure architecture and technology in related areas from a design/ support/ solutions perspective

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel Occasional
• International Travel Never
• Performing sedentary work Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds Occasional
• Sitting Continuous
• Standing Occasional
• Walking Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) Never
• Squatting Occasional
• Bending Occasional
• Kneeling Never
• Crawling Never
• Climbing Never
• Reaching overhead Never
• Reaching forward Occasional
• Pushing Never
• Pulling Never
• Twisting Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations Continuous
• Reading writing and comprehending instructions Continuous
• Adding subtracting multiplying and dividing Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

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 6500 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 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
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Additional Information:
Were delighted that youre considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations training programs and a competitive benefits plan were committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development
If youre interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills we want to help you succeed. Youll 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 were committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

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

Interview Process
Well 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

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

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