Product Control Analyst

TD•Toronto, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Within TDS Finance, the Product Control Team supports TD Securities and is responsible for providing overall end-to-end accountability for the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of optimized processes and controls for financial reporting. Product Control is the primary point of contact on P&L, Balance Sheet, Attribution, and Independent Pricing Verification & Valuation Adjustments reporting and initiatives, exercising an in-depth understanding of the products, valuations, and risks of the Business. The Product Control team provides reporting, analysis, investigation, and commentary for a wide range of TD Securities business lines including equity derivatives, fixed income, credit derivatives, commodities, foreign exchange, and more.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics (Engineering, Physics, Computer Science) or other quantitative disciplines
3+ years relevant experience in Capital markets, finance, accounting, or equivalent quantitative disciplines
In-depth knowledge of equity derivatives, valuations, accounting, and control practices gained through academic study or practical experience.
Strong communication (written & verbal) and inter-personal skills to facilitate working with business partners, stakeholders, and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking, business acumen, problem solving, and analytical skills; can see the "big picture" in a complex environment through excellent judgement.
Strong understanding of capital markets and regulatory environment.

Nice To Haves

Pursuit or completion of professional accreditation (CPA/CFA/MBA) is an asset.
Programming skillsets such as Python is an asset.

Responsibilities

Ensure strong financial controls and efficient processes around the P&L, Attribution, Balance Sheet, and Independent Pricing Verification and Valuation Adjustment processes for TD Securities.
Effectively challenge, propose, and champion projects to improve efficiencies, to provide more effective business support through end-to-end controls and continued process enhancement and efficiency.
Act as a business product control function and the financial guardian of the TD Securities sales and trading activities.
Ensure overall Product Control function conducts independent validation of the value of the trading portfolios / books.
Work with the businesses and the new business product groups to evaluate and integrate new products and businesses into our financial environment and build in appropriate controls to ensure integrity for financial records.
Provide reliable and meaningful financial information to business managers, external stakeholders, and other relevant internal stakeholders.
Work closely with the trading desk, trade support, syndicate accounting, technology, financial control, and other infrastructure areas to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results.
Proactively partner with and support the business to develop business, financial, operational, and/or strategy for the organization.
Ensure alignment between business and enterprise financial goals / thresholds.