Risk Analyst, Collateral Analytics

at  TD Bank

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• At least one year of capital market experience or relevant collateral management experience
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Self-starter with a high degree of initiative and the ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• 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 [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

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
• Policy reporting and analysis
• Collateral optimization.
• Participate and add value to projects impacting the Collateral Management Department
• 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.
• 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
• 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 Bank