JOB DESCRIPTION:

Preferred Qualifications
Global Transaction Banking (GTB) is a key growth business within TDS that provides the opportunity to make an impact with top tier organizations. We offer innovative solutions and treasury advisory services on large and complex liquidity, payments, and trade finance needs. The business constantly changes with macroeconomic conditions, unprecedented levels of innovation, interest rate environments, and foreign exchange movements. As a result, all GTB business lines continue to evolve to provide optimum trade finance, liquidity, and payment solutions to clients.
Global Transaction Banking technology team focuses on delivering top tier technology solutions to enable and grow the global GTB business.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Plans, manages, and leads the delivery of detailed system requirements and technical / functional specifications in alignment with standards and frameworks. Provides technical leadership and works in close partnership with business partners / technology / project teams and stakeholders to plan, elicit, analyze, document, communicate, and manage detailed functional specifications.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Expert knowledge of system analysis process and techniques
• Expert knowledge of systems and applications supported by the team including system components, functionality, interfaces, data flows, and business rules
• Expert knowledge of enterprise technology delivery practices and standards and related expertise including design, development, testing and project management
• Advanced to Expert understanding of business supported and broader organization
• Works independently as the senior or lead system analyst and coaches / guides members within area of expertise
• Subject matter expert and consults with clients and / or project teams and may be involved in the assessment of potential projects

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate
• 7+ years relevant experience
• Domain knowledge of global transaction banking processes, payments, SWIFT messaging, ISO 20022, regulatory compliance . Technical and Functional spec, Agile/Scrum, API documentation, cross-functional teams collaboration.

CUSTOMER ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develops effective and efficient solutions by researching / analyzing current state system capabilities and defining technology solutions options / recommendations working closely with key technology partners (e.g., Solution Designers and Architects)
• Defines, documents, and translates business requirements into detailed functional specifications taking into account non-functional requirements
• Supports testing teams in translating requirements and uses cases into test conditions and expected results for product, performance, user acceptance, and operational acceptance testing
• Supports and contributes to project management activities by participating in the scoping and estimating of project efforts, risks identification and mitigation measures recommendation, communicating activity status, and providing timely notification and escalation of possible issues/problems to the Project Manager
• Participates in quality management reviews, in particular reviews of the designs, prototypes, and other requirements work products to ensure they fulfill the requirements
• Supports collaboration with key stakeholders to determine solutions, assesses impact to existing work processes and systems, and how to manage the integration
• May provide operational / process related analysis and support to various extents

SHAREHOLDER ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Adheres to existing processes / standards including requirements management and project management disciplines, well-defined enterprise technology delivery practices and standards, and business technology architecture, escalating escalate issues as required
• Continuously enhances knowledge / expertise in own area and keeps current with leading-edge technologies trends / developments and develops expertise in TD services, applications, infrastructure, analytical tools, and techniques that can contribute to effective solution development / delivery
• Continuously enhances knowledge of business domains and their products / services
• Supports the development of business cases including benefits identification, RFI/RFP, and service level agreements with vendors / suppliers consistent with technology requirements / guidelines

EMPLOYEE/TEAM ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prioritizes and manages own workload in order to deliver quality results and meet timelines
• Supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation, teamwork, and ensures timely communication of issues / points of interest
• Participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business units
• Coaches new or less experienced colleagues and acts as a reference for the requirements management lifecycle
• Identifies and recommends opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness, and operational efficiency of the business unit and / or team
  The VP - Technology Solutions TDS is responsible to provide expert advice and counsel in system planning, performance, integration, operations and development.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• College degree, or specialized training / equivalent work experience
• 5-7 Years of related experience
• Expert knowledge of the technical environment/ tools (e.g., user environment, applications, software, hardware, programming languages and operating systems) in own area
• Must be detail oriented and possess problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and establish priorities
• Proficient in interpersonal communication (both oral and written), and have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel – Occasional
• International Travel – Never
• Performing sedentary work – Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
• Sitting – Continuous
• Standing – Occasional
• Walking – Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
• Squatting – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Kneeling – Never
• Crawling – Never
• Climbing – Never
• Reaching overhead – Never
• Reaching forward – Occasional
• Pushing – Never
• Pulling – Never
• Twisting – Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

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.

TDS has embarked on a multi-year digital transformation of GTB to position the transaction bank as a leading North American multi-currency treasury provider, enabling significant business growth across the TDS franchise.
Reporting to the Senior Manager of transaction banking, we are looking for a Business Systems Analysis expert to plan, manage, and lead the delivery of detailed system requirements and technical and functional specifications that align to standards and frameworks. You will provide technical leadership and work in close partnership with ambitious business and technology partners, project teams and stakeholders to plan, elicit, analyze, document, communicate and manage detailed functional specifications. This is an opportunity to influence strategic technology solutions in the Global Transaction Banking space for corporate clients.