Quantitative Analytics Analyst

Posted:
7/29/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Work Location:

Singapore, Singapore

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

Technology Solutions

Pay Details:

We’re committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to all our colleagues. As a candidate, we encourage you to have an open dialogue with a member of our HR Team and ask compensation related questions, including pay details for this role.

Job Description:

Team Overview

The Front Office Transparency team is responsible for the development and support of our strategic derivatives trading risk platforms and applications for TD Securities. The Transparency applications utilize the latest technology and DevOps approaches to deliver highly scalable technology solutions. The applications are used globally by Trading and enterprise risk systems and are critical to TD Securities operations. This is a global team with engineers in Toronto, London, New York and Singapore.

We use the following technology stack:

  • Java 11/Scala

  • React and AngularJS

  • Solace, Hazelcast for streaming and distribution

  • ZeroMQ and raw sockets for remoting

  • Google Protocol Buffers/JSON for serialization

  • Graphite and Grafana for metrics

  • Linux

Job Description

  • Individual will be responsible for the commercial implementation of quantitative deliveries from the TDS QMA group to the business users. Deliveries include new models, market data and other products.  Individual will be expected to work in partnership with users and across a wide range of teams including development, Trading, Market Risk, Finance and QA.

  • The individual will also be responsible for monitoring service, productivity and implement continuous performance improvements where opportunities exist. Support production stability and facilitate remediation plans to address performance/risk issues. Maintain thorough understanding of all key risk and risk-related issues through continual review of risk reports/related data and dialogue with relevant parties.

  • Individual will need to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders and needs to be comfortable discussing specific quantitative requirements with end users.  Individual needs to be well organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities. 

  • This position provides excellent learning, working and career opportunities in a highly professional and motivated team environment with exposure to a variety of high-paced and intensive modeling projects and to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

The Transparency trader team is looking for a Quantitative Analytics Analyst in Singapore to work on strategic risk management initiatives for the global trading desks at TD Securities. The ideal candidate would have the following skills:

Essentials:

  • Degree specializing in finance, risk management, or other quantitative discipline.

  • 3+ years of relevant industry or risk management experience and/or accreditation.

  • Strong quantitative background and experience producing analytical reports.

  • Knowledge in data processing techniques and their application to management control information systems.

  • Experience with Capital models and associated risk policies (IFI, LCT, GFX, GSTSM) is preferred.

  • Familiar with source system (Murex, Calypso, TOMS & ION)

  • Familiar with risk and PNL reporting platforms

  • Working knowledge of programming languages (Python, VBA, SQL, etc.) would an asset

  • CFA and/or FRM would be considered an asset

Candidate should also be or have: 

  • Strong project management skill and able to prioritize and manage workloads to deliver quality results and meet assigned timelines

  • Support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality and teamwork and ensure timely and effective communication

  • Strong problem-solving skills, ability to independently identify and solve problems in an effective and timely manner

  • Strong communication skills (both written and oral) to establish effective relationships across multiple business stakeholders

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 investment we make in our colleagues to help them, and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, career development, and reward and recognition programs.

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 require an accommodation for the recruitment / interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.