Collateral Analytics Senior Analyst

at  TD Bank

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• At least two years of capital market experience or relevant collateral management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to explain confidential and complex issues as well as experience with recommending changes to management.
• Self-starter with a high degree of initiative and the ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of financial instruments, regulations, and market risk metrics, gained through academic study, or practical experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications.
• Programming skillsets such as VBA, Python, SQL is preferred to develop, modify and continually improve the risk management infrastructure used to capture and analyze risk.
• An undergraduate or graduate degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, or another quantitative discipline
• CFA and/or FRM would be considered an asset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time, and work under pressure and meet required deadlines
• Skill in conflict resolution and negotiation skills to collaborate across internal and/or external groups/partners
• Skill in developing, designing or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems or products
• Skill in encouraging and building mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members
• Ability to provide guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems or process related topics

SENIOR ANALYSTS WITHIN COLLATERAL MANAGEMENT ARE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING CORE RESPONSIBILITIES, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Investigation, escalation, and resolution of valuation discrepancies to ensure that the bank is accurately collateralized
• Support the risk appetite of the bank, by providing guidance and monitor day-to-day operations within the team regarding Collateral Risk processes. Ensure all analysis is complete and accurate with thorough commentary, while escalating issues in a timely manner.
• Participate and add value to projects impacting the Collateral Management Department, including leading committee presentations to senior management
• Policy reporting and analysis
• Collateral optimization.
• Cross train to develop a broad level of understanding across the varied functions within CRC
• Contribute their own ideas to make a difference and add value to the group. Effectively challenge, propose, and champion projects to improve efficiencies, to provide more effective business support.
• Participate in industry working groups and be informed about regulatory changes and industry related initiatives
• Ongoing, proactive risk management via staying abreast of risk issues in the capital markets and assessing impacts on our exposures
• Seek opportunities to increase operational efficiency and lower operational risk through process reengineering
• Support in identifying innovative opportunities and help drive these initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a good understanding of the analytical principles underlying the pricing and risk management of OTC financial derivatives.
• Keep management informed of market activities and potential risk to the bank with clear and concise recommendations on risk mitigation
• Prepare dashboards and proactively meet with senior management (Credit Risk Management, Credit Management, Front-Office, Market Risk Control etc.) to review
• Performing a number of control functions and adhering to the CMRM Standards to ensure the integrity of our processes.
• Establish an environment that promotes respect for the individual employee and adheres to the policies and guidelines of the Ba
• Help facilitate leadership, direction, advice and empowerment of the team, alongside management. Develop analysts through cross-training, indirect coaching (leading by example) and acting as the go-to person for daily processes and ad-hoc tasks.
• Work alongside management during the recruitment process. Help identify high caliber candidates that will integrate successfully within the team.