TDS Operations Analyst II

at  TD Bank

ENGLISH JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES (DESCRIPTION)

• TDS Operations Analyst II should have working knowledge and understanding business process and procedures and should be able to handle transaction lifecycle of documentary letters of credit, documentary collections and have a sound knowledge of payments with the ability to work with the general rules and guidelines set out by the International Chamber of Commerce, local/foreign statutory requirements and with adherence to TD internal policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide technical subject matter guidance to the team members and should have advanced knowledge of trade finance products and practices including ICC rules and regulations (UCP 600, ISBP 725, URC 522, ISP 98 and URDG758).
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite; adhere to enterprise frameworks and methodologies that relate to operations activities for own area (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorist Financing, Business Continuity Management)
• Act as the primary contact for transactions and will use analytical skills, industry experience and relationship building capabilities to ensure that all transactions are completed in a manner which meets and exceeds the client expectations.
• Support the team by actively building operations/business services knowledge, think critically about processes and opportunities for improvement, share ideas and transfer knowledge within the team, across the function, and with partners.
• Ability to analyze, organize prioritize and manage team workflow requirements to meet multiple deadlines.
• May lead small scale initiatives related to team objectives and ensure timely completion.
• Demonstrate proven skills with strong client-focus and the ability to provide a good level of service
• Act as the point of contact for clients and front office regarding technical aspect of their Trade Finance business/products.
• Provide solutions in processing Trade Finance products that protect the bank as well as satisfy International Trade business of clients.
• Undertake the financial liability of the bank by making daily decision based on the compliance of the Trade finance instruments.
• Issue Trade instruments that represent Irrevocable undertaking of the bank to pay.
• Mitigate ML/TF Trade Finance risk by acting by their advanced and analytical AML knowledge and act as the first line of defense for detection of red flags and unusual transactions that could expose the bank to the risk of breaching AML/Sanction policies.
• Possess market knowledge/industry experience to handle moderate level of complexity Trade Finance transactions in different industries including different details.
• Represent Trade Finance department as the project lead in interaction with other businesses and in different projects.
• Possessing problem solving skills and attention to details with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to execute on ad-hoc standard and non-standard processes and requests of medium to high complexity with high-risk/financial impact
• Provide upward feedback and analysis, developing and executing on reporting functions and/or producing consolidated or aggregated reporting as appropriate
• Proposes process improvements and identifies areas of STP

ENGLISH JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 3 + Years of Trade Finance Operations Experience preferably with a Financial Institution is required for this role.
• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, International Business or other related Discipline
• CDCS, CSDG certification is an asset.
• Working professional level knowledge of AML and ATF procedures and requirements related to Trade finance.
• Have a risk management and control focus with a high level of personal accountability and ownership of their role.
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently
• Excellent listening, conflict resolution and mediation skills required.
• Collaborative and relational work style with proven success in a team environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and other programming tools is an asset
• Have a Clear, professional and informative communication style (oral and written) in English and French.
• Hybrid role currently minimum 2 days per week in the office

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.

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