Work Location:

New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

Technology Solutions

Pay Detail:

$120,000 - $175,000 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. 

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Job Description:

Preferred Qualifications:

TD Securities, the wholesale trading subsidiary of TD Bank is seeking a self-starting, motivated and high-performing individual to become a strong contributor in its dynamic technology organization. This is a prominent and complex role that will require the individual to interface with finance, operations, risk management, front office staff and other technology teams regularly.  The role consists of leading the effort to plan, manage, and lead the delivery of detailed system requirements and technical / functional specifications in alignment with standards and frameworks. Provide technical leadership and work in close partnership with business partners / technology / project teams and stakeholders to plan, elicit, analyze, document, communicate and manage detailed functional specifications. The candidate should effectively leverage and extend the Valuation Services (VS), Veritas and Risk platforms by increasing the product coverage and number of trading desks, integrating with downstream regulatory reporting, risk aggregation and P&L Attribution systems, produce pre-trade pricing, intraday risk and provide a variety of related services for derived market data, trade data and other related data firm-wide. The role requires a strong business and technical foundation within Capital markets, specifically working knowledge of Fixed Income, Interest rate derivatives, Credit, and FX products, as well as a firm understanding of option theory. This role has a strong emphasis on being adaptable and responsive and is very hands-on.

The main responsibilities are:

Review of project documentation, functional and non-functional requirements documents and business plansConduct data analysis and reconcile multiple data sourcesAd-hoc analysis, reporting, and presentation materials to support the decision making of executivesCommunicate effectively throughout the organization and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsIndependently investigate and resolve client support issues.Training new/existing clients and implementation teams on software.Provide internal mentoring and input into the direction of product development.Provide advice to clients on implementation/customisation requirementsIdentification of bugs and writing of resolution test plans.Design and create test cases for new software featuresInteract and communicate with clients and implementation teamsPerform presentations on various methodologies, solutions and project results to clients

               

This person must have the following key skills:

5+ years of relevant experience supporting and managing changes in Fixed Income, Interest rate derivatives, Credit, and FX systems and/or business spaceStrong understanding of linear and non-linear interest rate and credit derivatives, Fixed Income, FX and Cash productsExperience working with quant analytical librariesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completenessExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills to explain and present complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences alikeExecuting queries, building use-case scenarios for business requests and small enhancementsEnjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with competing demandsKnowledge of the software development life cycle and release management processesWorking knowledge of Capital Markets technology platforms, including trade booking source systems and downstream reporting systemsDistinct ability and experience to lead data quality assessment and project implementation work gained through management experienceExperienced stakeholder management through both formal and informal meansAbility to influence outside the area of assigned formal authority; consequently, the person should be diplomatic and exhibit cultural and political awareness.Experience with applications such as Calypso, Bloomberg and other Fixed Income market data and trade processing systems is a plus

Qualifications:

Required: BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance or equivalent work experience

The IT Senior Developer TDS provides a broad range of system solutions development to business problems through the development and programming of applications / systems.

Depth & Scope:

Responsible for analyzing a broad range of business requirements, conducting program / system research and analysis to identify key components for solutions delivery and problem resolutionDevelops new applications and performs unit / component test for new application development initiatives aligned to business needs and in accordance with technology architecture standardsEnsures effective communication of solutions development requirements for respective area and contributes to project plans, estimations, timelines and status updates to support management team / clients on prioritizing new and existing projects against IT requirements and business objectivesInforms key stakeholders of any issues that may impact other areas of the project and resolves or escalates issues as requiredSupports business inquiries and business activities through execution of small enhancements and break / fix implementations (e.g. source code changes)Works with Business Analysts / Systems Analysts, other technology Developers / Solution Designers to ensure the configuration and custom components meet application requirements and performance goalsCreates and maintains quality code, ensures defect free programming consistent with standards; provides code maintenance and supports during testing cycles and post-production deployment and participate in reviewing peer codingAdheres to standard security coding practices to ensure application is free of most common coding vulnerabilitiesParticipates in identifying and recommending development / testing solutions / tools in support of project / application objectivesCompletes unit and integration testing for conformance to standards and adherence to design specificationsComplies with well-defined enterprise technology delivery practices and standards and project management disciplines by participating in scope assessment, risk and cost analysisAssists in the development / maintenance of comprehensive processes for prevention of issues and participate in problem determination and timely resolution of incidents applying appropriate quality measuresPerform Systems Administration of applications / environments supported by the LOB, monitors application / service performance, and performs configuration, backup, authentication & tuningEnsure both state-of-health monitoring and monthly SLA targets are in place, and are being metProvides technical expertise during Incident management, analyzes incident reports and outages, performs impact assessment for incidents and facilitates internal and external communication throughout incident resolutionContinuously enhances knowledge / expertise in area and keeps current with leading-edge technologies, emerging trends/developments and grows knowledge of the business, applications, infrastructure, analytical tools and techniquesPrioritizes and manages own workload in order to deliver quality results and meet timelines as assignedSupports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues/ points of interestIdentifies and recommends opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency of the business unit and/or teamEstablishes effective relationships across multiple business and technology partners, program and project managersParticipates in knowledge transfer within the team and business unitsImpact assessment for incidents and facilitates internal and external communication throughout incident resolution

Education & Experience:

College degree, or specialized training / equivalent work experience3-5 Years of related experience

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.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more
 

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development
If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, email the TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com. Include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.