Business Analyst, TD Financial Group (Deadline: June 15, 2009) (水城百事)

'This opportunity is available to applicants with computer skills and background in finance. Graduates from computer science, financial math, and related engineering disciplines are welcome to apply'

POSITION SUMMARY (Nature, scope and organizational relationships)

TD Securities Valuation Services is responsible for the support, development and implementation of many of the front, middle and back office systems for the Corporate and Investment Banking Group. Driven by market demands, the department operates in a fast-paced and continually changing environment. Within TD Securities Technology, Valuation Services is responsible for the implementation and support of risk measurement and management systems.

Within Valuation Services, a Business Analyst team has been assembled to enhance the analytical and reporting capabilities of the credit risk system. More specifically, the team is also responsible to implement new pricing models of complex derivative products on its risk measurement platform.

The position reports to the Manager, Credit Risk Management Systems. The position supports the estimation of counterparty exposure and determination of their capital requirements. The position works closely with other team members, the Global Middle Office (GMO), Treasury Credit, Quantitative Analysis, the external system vendor and TD source system providers.

The incumbent is required to have good oral and written communications skills. The incumbent must be very well organized. A good knowledge of capital markets products and risk measurement methodologies is an asset. Familiarity with Unix Operating System is an asset. The ability to make effective decisions is required.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES (End Results)

ENSURING THAT NEW SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS ARE IMPLEMENTED IN A TIMELY MANNER BY:
* Ensuring that deadlines are met
* Keeping informed on progress of tasks and convey problems that require escalation
* Identifying critical issues that arise in assigned tasks
* Developing and maintaining good working relationships with other team members, Credit Risk Operations, and TD source system providers

ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING EFFECTIVELY BY:
* Researching the feasibility of user requests for systems changes and development
* Ensuring that documentation is maintained
* Being an expert system user
* Promoting teamwork within the team and with other groups

Application Method: Please submit your resume with cover letter to sharon.viegas@tdsecurities.com