Senior Finance Analyst - TD Securities

Work Location:
New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:
40

Line of Business:
TD Securities

Pay Detail:
-

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Job Description:

Preferred Qualifications:

Senior Financial Analyst

Technical Competencies:

• Financial & Management Reporting : Prepare and compile monthly and quarterly financial and management reports for fixed income businesses. Analyze results and periodical performance, providing insights on key drivers.
• Accounting Knowledge: Have strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Data Analysis: Have experience to work with large and complex datasets, transforming raw data into financial reports and dashboards for management review
• Cross functional collaboration: Collaborate with cross functional teams, peers/ seniors and business units on deliverables and process improvements
• Technology: Utilize financial systems and tools to enhance automation of data reporting and contribute to process improvement initiatives. Actively participate in UAT testing of new reports / processes
• Soft-skills and Communication - Have good communication skills and be able to translate ideas and initiatives into workable steps. Be proficient with MS office/ software's that can help draft procedures, workflows and slides for management presentation.

• Conduct regular, ongoing analysis, evaluation and review of business performance and initiatives against established reference points (e.g., plan, prior year, business cases) as directed
• Provide advice and guidance to Finance Management and/or business partners and appropriate stakeholders on a range of finance accounting / reporting or operational processes
• Apply understanding of respective business strategies to produce relevant and meaningful data analysis and materials to support the creation and maturation of business goals and objectives
• Develop analysis and proper dashboards to illustrate business trends and identify areas of business opportunities
• Coordinate and/or consolidate financial information needs / requests among various parties (e.g. business Finance Teams, other stakeholders, external parties / regulators / auditors and/or centralized Finance
• Act as a key resource to the business or functional unit by providing relevant and meaningful financial information / data / guidance on specialized procedures and/or issues (e.g. tax, accounting principles, reconciliation / reporting / financial controls / finance processes etc.)
• Identify variances and contribute to the analysis, due diligence and execution and/or implementation of potential initiatives, acquisitions and/or business re-structures within defined area of responsibility
• Contribute and work with FinOps or Specialized Finance teams to provide input and feedback on enhancing operational activities s (e.g. report production, system queries, process mapping, specialized tracking, analysis and transactional procedural support) where appropriate

• Adhere to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for our business area
• Ensure respective programs/policies/practices are well managed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities
• Identify and investigate data/analytics related issues
• Consistently exercise discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalate issues where appropriate
• Ensure business operations are in compliance with applicable internal and external requirements (e.g. financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals and physical control of assets)
• Participate in cross-functional / enterprise / initiatives helping to identify risk
• Conduct internal and external research projects; support the development/ delivery of presentations / communications to management or broader audience
• Conduct meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of programs/ policies/ practices
• Monitor service, productivity and assess efficiency levels within own function and implement continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities exist
• Support the execution of remediation plans to address performance / risk /governance issues
• Actively manage relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and/or control functions and ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
• Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements
• Maintain a culture of risk-based management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

• Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Provide thought leadership and/ or industry knowledge for own area of expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keep current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
• Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
• Keep others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Contribute to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices.
• Lead, motivate and develop relationships with internal and external business partners / stakeholders to develop productive working relationships.
• Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Act as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

• SME business partner knowledge / professional role requiring in-depth knowledge / expertise in own domain / field of specialty and working knowledge of broader related areas
• Researches and investigates a range of financial accounting / audit operational and/or reporting issues
• Requires specialized and/or advanced technical / finance knowledge for own area
• May need to coordinate / integrate work with other areas as needed
• Nature and complexity of work supports generally medium to longer term focus
• Performs advanced analysis or specialized work that requires good understanding of financial accounting or related operational policies and procedures
• Integrates the broader organizational context into advice and solutions within own area
• Understands the industry, competition and the factors that differentiate the organization
• Applies best practices to implement process, product or service improvements
• Acts as a subject matter expert within their own area of specialty or a resource for others
• Contributes to setting standards within area of expertise
• Solves complex problems requiring analysis of multiple variables, including consultation with multiple stakeholders
• Impacts a range of functional programs and operations across own and related teams
• Interprets guidelines, standards, policies and results of analysis to inform decision making at senior levels
• Builds stakeholder alignment in leading projects and activities; may provide process and subject matter advice at senior levels
• Works independently as the senior technical lead and guides others within area of expertise

• Undergraduate degree
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Accounting designation preferred

• Expert level professional role requiring in-depth knowledge / expertise in own domain / field of specialty and working knowledge of broader related areas
• Integrates the broader organizational context into advice and solutions within own area
• Accountable for own work and sometimes others; acts as an escalation point or knowledge resource for others in their own area
• Understands the industry, competition and the factors that differentiate the organization
• Applies best practices to implement process, product or service improvements
• Acts as a subject matter expert within their own area of specialty or a resource for others
• Supports projects or workstreams within broader projects with moderate risk or complexity and may be accountable for managing ongoing activities, processes and functional programs
• Contributes to setting standards within area of expertise
• Solves complex problems requiring analysis of multiple variables, including consultation with multiple stakeholders
• Uses advanced methods to contribute to new solutions and recommend standards against which others will operate
• Impacts a range of finance programs across own and related teams
• Interprets guidelines, standards, policies and results of analysis to inform decision making at senior levels
• Builds stakeholder alignment in leading projects and activities; may provide process and subject matter advice at senior levels
• Works independently as the senior technical lead and guides others within area of expertise
• Identifies and leads problem resolution for complex issues at all levels

• Undergraduate degree and/or
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Accounting, financial or relevant professional designation preferred

• Specializes in particular areas according to established policies and procedures and applicable legal and regulatory guidelines
• Provides ongoing, proactive, specialized finance advice and counsel to business partners to ensure they are operating efficiently under applicable accounting rules and regulations
• Communicates and meets regularly with partners to develop an in-depth understanding of their business and to provide accounting/ taxation insight, knowledge and expertise, such as improving accounting process flows or clarifying income and expense recognition practices
• Recognizes, identifies and investigates business accounting issues that need attention, research as needed, offer specialized opinions based on research and knowledge and resolve problems
• Responds to accounting-related requests on a timely basis and answers questions as needed.
• Provides technical guidance and assist staff with most complex aspects of work as necessary
• Resolves escalated issues and problems by conferring with peers, other internal departments, outside contacts and others as necessary
• Ensures monthly recording of income, expense and other financial transactions is accurate and timely
• Researches and determines proper accounting treatment for new products and services as needed and communicate complete, thorough and accurate accounting requirements; considers and explains risk management issues prior to implementation, such as determining how the accounting of new initiatives will be monitored and controlled
• Performs a variety of activities related to month-end financial closing, which details the Bank's month-to-month financial condition, and/or completion of regulatory reports
• Reviews monthly financial activity and ensures transactions are appropriately recorded in proper accounts, such as cost capitalizing vs. expensing. Researches discrepancies and makes corrections and updates as necessary

• Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for our business area
• Ensures respective programs/policies/practices are well managed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities
• Consistently exercisse discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalates issues where appropriate
• Ensures business operations are in compliance with applicable internal and external requirements ( e.g. financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals and physical control of assets)
• Participates in cross-functional / enterprise / initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for complex situations
• Conducts internal and external research projects; supports the development/ delivery of presentations / communications to management or broader audience
• Conducts meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of programs/ policies/ practices
• Monitors service, productivity and assesses efficiency levels within own function and implements continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities exist
• Leads / facilitates and/or implements actions / remediation plans to address performance / risk /governance issues
• Actively manages relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and/or control functions and ensures alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
• Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts
• Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

• Participates fully as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Provides thought leadership and/ or industry knowledge for own area of expertise in own area and participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keeps current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
• Participates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
• Keesp others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Contributes to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices.
• Leads, motivates and develops relationships with internal and external business partners / stakeholders to develop productive working relationships.
• Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

• 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