Modelling/Forecasting Sr. Specialist - Enterprise Stress Testing

ics, Insights, & Artificial Intelligence
Job Description:

Department Overview:

• The Enterprise Stress Testing group (EST) is responsible for managing the Bank's stress testing and ad-hoc stress analysis programs. The US PPNR within the EST group is a cross-functional group supporting the stress testing function for TD's US businesses. The team focuses on the US loan and deposit volume projections, including products such as Commercial CRE/C&I loans, Residential Mortgages, Credit Cards, Consumer Deposits, and many more, as well as projections for Fee income and Expenses. Our work encompasses multiple workstreams including model execution, model development, reporting/analytics, governance, and supporting regulatory exams.

Depth & Scope:

• Generally accountable for significant advanced analytics and/or modelling function or area that typically has enterprise-wide impact or accountability

• Enterprise or functional expert, requiring broad managerial and deep specialized knowledge with enterprise scope

• Undertakes and completes a variety of complex initiatives requiring for own area requiring seasoned specialist knowledge and/or the integration of cross functional processes

• Typically deals with senior/executive management

• Focuses on longer-range planning for functional area (e.g. 12 months or greater)

• May manage and prioritize multiple projects at a given time

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or advanced technical degree preferred (e.g., math, physics, engineering, finance or computer science) Graduate's degree preferred with either progressive project work experience, or;

• 7+ year of relevant experience; higher degree education and research tenure can be counted

Preferred Qualifications:

• Reporting complex financial concepts in business terms understandable by audiences with varied backgrounds & seniority levels

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with Senior Management

• Demonstrated strong analytical abilities

• Strong project management capabilities and sound business judgement

• Excellent inter-personal and internal relationship management skills; Ability to develop good business relationships with "internal clients"

• Must be able to think conceptually (out of the box) and have a high degree of attention to detail

• Advance knowledge and proficiency in excel, PowerPoint

• SAS experience preferred

• Degree in Finance, Advanced Quantitative Discipline, Economics or a related field

Customer Accountabilities:

• Leads on managing business data modeling needs for the overall function and ensures data modelling requests/activities are aligned to overall strategies

• Provides deep and highly specialized subject matter expertise to other modelers and/or internal partners as needed in the development of data analytical models

• Recommends opportunities for reuse of data models in new environments

• Evaluates data models and physical databases for variances and discrepancies

• Develops best practices for standard naming conventions and coding practices to ensure consistency of data models

• Provides business leadership with emerging industry trends and/or leading-edge concepts on data analytics, descriptive and predictive models

• Reviews modifications to existing data models to improve efficiency and performance

Shareholder Accountabilities:

• 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

• 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; support 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, makes recommendations, assesses 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 action/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

Employee/Team Accountabilities:

• 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 participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business units

• Keeps current on emerging trends/developments and grows knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques

• Participates 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

• 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

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 is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you've got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we're here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing - and so will you.

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 [email protected]. 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.