Senior TDS Operations Analyst

at  TD Bank

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position is for a Senior Test / QA Analyst in our Payment and Deposits Solutions team and requires subject matter expertise in quality assurance practices and testing methodologies, and knowledge in payment products. The candidate will support the development and execution of comprehensive test strategies while integrating knowledge across various product domains. The role involves interpreting quality challenges, recommending process improvements, leading cross-functional testing initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality applications. Effective communication, stakeholder management, and alignment with senior management are essential for success.

MODERN WAY OF WORKING:

• Employ Agile, Product Owner mindset, Shift Left testing methodologies and best practices utilizing collaborative tools like Jira, JTMF, and Confluence to ensure projects progress in the right direction.
• Keep current on emerging trends, tools, and techniques to improve product development and delivery, including best practices from Design Thinking and Lean Startup methodologies.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, actively seeking ways to enhance capability and performance efficiency.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate degree required.
• 3+ years relevant experience.
• 3+ years in Project Management, Product Owner, Testing Practices, and/or Agile delivery experience.
• Certifications such as PMP, Agile Certified Practitioner, or Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) are assets.

PAYMENT & DEPOSITS PRODUCT DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of SWIFT messages, ISO20022, MX and MT formats.
• Understanding of payment systems and methods such as Canada Lynx, US CHIPS, and FedWire, etc.
• Knowledge of non-wire payment methods like drafts and checks.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting such as EFTR Fintrac, sanction screening, fraud detection, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance reporting, an asset.
• Understanding of deposit sub-ledger capabilities (like account management, transaction posting, multi-currency handling, interest calculations, liquidity management, controls, and reporting) to drive/ support deposits transformation, an asset.
• Familiarity with various accounts (Nostro, Vostro, Corporate Customer), and integration of payments services with correspondent account processing, an asset.
• Understanding of the interaction between payments and deposits operating models and how these serve client needs and use cases.
• Experience with payment data, canonical models, and payment data mapping, an asset.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient in MS Office and collaboration tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Consulting and / or strategy experience preferred, demonstrating problem-solving, analytical thinking, and effective stakeholder management.
• Tier 1 bank or financial institution experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, exercising sound judgment.
• Skilled in data analysis and capable of thriving in ambiguous situations.
• Demonstrated storytelling skills and documentation skills.

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.