Operations Analyst, Margin and Collateral
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Senior Operations Analyst

TD Securities is looking for a Senior Operations Analyst to join their Margin and Collateral team based in Lake Mary, Florida and New York, NY. The role requires someone who will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and communicate effectively. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and have a collaborative mindset to work as part of a team. As a member of the margin team the candidate will monitor and maintain prime brokerage and equity swap portfolios and work cooperatively with all Operations teams to ensure efficiency across teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Work independently and cooperatively with other members of the Margin team to ensure House Risk, Portfolio Margin and Regulation T margin calculations are met in a timely fashion.
• Develop relationships with all members of Operations and Prime Broker Client Services to ensure partnership and efficient operation and coordination.
• Facilitate and approve client asset transfers in and out of the firm using proprietary firm systems.
• Escalate violations and unresolved margin deficiencies to Margin Management, and risk partners.
• Work with Credit and Risk teams to implement the firm Margin policy, provide metrics and trend analysis on Prime brokerage and equity swap client portfolios.
• Opportunities to work on projects involving process improvements and other strategic initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of FINRA Rule 4210, Regulation T, SEA 15c3-3 and Swaps Regulations required.

• Experience with Arranged Financing, Broadridge and Softek Margin System preferred.

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree and/or 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient in Office 365 suite including Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to identify, escalate, and resolve problems/issues.
• Ability to communicate professionally through effective verbal and written skills.
• Demonstrates efficient time management skills and critical thinking.
• Demonstrates organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Proactive and self-starter who is goal oriented.

TD Securities is a diversified financial services firm offering investment banking services, equity and credit research, sales and trading, prime brokerage, global clearing, commission management services and actively managed alternative investment products. TD Securities focuses on delivering value-added capabilities to our clients.

At TD Securities, inclusion and diversity are catalysts for success and innovation in everything we do. We pride ourselves on our empathetic and collaborative culture, where the power of diversity is harnessed to transform the status quo. Our focus on inclusion expands our thinking in order to generate better outcomes for clients, while striving to increase fairness and equity for our colleagues. TD Securities's vision of creating a more inclusive and equitable future is supported by our core values and is essential to our ability to outperform.

Our Values

Vision: We consistently deliver differentiated and disruptive insights that help our clients outperform

Empathy: We proactively consider and account for the priorities and concerns of our colleagues and clients

Sustainability: We endeavor to produce ideas and solutions that are ethically grounded and aim to pass the test of time

Tenacious Teamwork: We elevate collaboration to new levels, empowering our ability to provide the best solutions for our clients.

The Operations Analyst/Specialist II TDS coordinates and executes projects primarily focused on the continuous improvement of Operations and/or the attainment of organizational objectives. The Operations Analyst/Specialist II TDS assists Operations management in identifying opportunities for process improvements, analyzes options (including software, workflow changes, training needs, and procedure modification), and presents recommendations and implements change.

Depth & Scope:

• Performs more complex operational analysis within the Loss Analytics department
• Works independently and works with the Management team in making decisions on policy and procedure changes
• Develops recommendation and coordinates the implementation of new procedures
• Disseminates analyzed findings and makes recommendations to Management pertaining to system configurations and/or process changes
• Manages through to completion on assigned projects including identifying project requirements, gathering information, developing an approach, executing the project and ensuring communication occurs across functional areas
• Projects could involve standardization, conversion, productivity, service quality or other strategic issues or documentation related to these areas
• Leads capacity analysis for Fraud software to determine appropriate staffing levels
• Collects and analyzes pertinent information and data pertaining to fraud committed against TD Bank
• Conducts detailed statistical analysis involving fraud loss and check card data and correlate to Fraud Management applications/processes to determine department effectiveness
• Completes ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests from Management including data collection
• Considered a subject matter expert for Operations processes and acts as a resource for resolving technical or operational issues
• Conducts capacity analysis for Fraud software to determine appropriate staffing levels
• Identifies opportunities and presents solutions for process improvements, including streamlining functions, resolving processing problems and improving service quality
• Develops solutions in conjunction with work teams and management and then coordinates implementation

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, or specialized training / equivalent work experience
• 5+ years related experience
• Successful project management skills and ability to work independently
• Proven ability to relate technical solutions to operational issues
• Proven verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent in operating computer applications with specific focus on data retrieval and research including CMOD
• Solid understanding of data analysis techniques and methodology
• Proficient in Monarch, Access and Excel, proven knowledge of PowerPoint and Word

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 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.

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: TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age