JOB DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to Senior Manager, the Data Controls Specialist will help to drive evolution of Data Controls (record level / data in motion controls) for TD Securities data sets. Work will include gathering data & requirements analysis, defining solutions and testing as needed to deliver control enhancements for different data sets. This program is to support regulatory needs, operational efficiency and build trust in TDS shared data products.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

This is a manager role where you will be expected to gather and present requirements, facilitate review and issue resolution plus drive delivery. This includes:

• Working collaboratively to understand the data sets, refine the control design and get buy-in from control users, data product managers, source system SMEs and technology, plus ensuring information needed for the technology build is available.
• Using python to build prototypes of the control designs, to find issues and further refine the control design/requirement to resolve the issues in partnership with the source system SMEs and data product managers.
• Identifying and addressing issues and risks associated with delivery of the controls.
• Test planning and execution, engaging partners as appropriate to validate delivered changes align to needs and achieve intended control objectives.
• Building trust among stakeholder groups involved with producing and consuming Party & Account data.
• Supporting a work environment that promotes client service, quality, innovation, and teamwork.
• Participating as a member of the team and contribute to a positive work environment.

EDUCATION/ACCREDITATIONS:

• Graduate degree with technical experience
• 3+ years of relevant banking and technical experience

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

Must have:

• Capital Markets experience; including familiarity with a wide range of trading products.
• Strong core Business Analysts skills, including the ability to document sequence diagrams and business scenarios, plus specify data requirements in clear business language and elicit non-functional requirements.
• Ability to think abstractly & prepare models to reflect functionality and data; UML beneficial.
• Comfortable leading discussions and engaging stakeholders across project teams, back office, technology, and control partners.
• Able to present work products and tailor communication style to facilitate discussion with technical and business audiences.
• Experience planning and managing execution of test activities.
• Experience solving business problems using Python at a skill level where you are comfortable quickly prototyping proposed solutions in python.
• Knowledge of SQL and advanced Excel skills
• Proactive team player with effective time management skills; ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines and keep key players informed.
• Motivated and responsible team player, able to perform in dynamic, fast paced environment.

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.

• Working collaboratively to understand the data sets, refine the control design and get buy-in from control users, data product managers, source system SMEs and technology, plus ensuring information needed for the technology build is available.
• Using python to build prototypes of the control designs, to find issues and further refine the control design/requirement to resolve the issues in partnership with the source system SMEs and data product managers.
• Identifying and addressing issues and risks associated with delivery of the controls.
• Test planning and execution, engaging partners as appropriate to validate delivered changes align to needs and achieve intended control objectives.
• Building trust among stakeholder groups involved with producing and consuming Party & Account data.
• Supporting a work environment that promotes client service, quality, innovation, and teamwork.
• Participating as a member of the team and contribute to a positive work environment